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Haiti sits directly between two tectonic plates as well as in the middle of a hurricane belt, making it more susceptible to earthquakes and tropical cyclones.
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  • August 18, 2021

DISASTERS IN HAITI: Why the nation's location makes it more prone to earthquakes and tropical cyclones

Haiti sits directly between two tectonic plates as well as in the middle of a hurricane belt, making it more susceptible to earthquakes and tropical cyclones.

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