Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
EDUCATORS: Download animation and related resources from:
https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/animation/650
HAITI EARTHQAKE—On the tenth anniversary of the January 12, 2010 magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, it is important to reflect on the plate tectonic context and human impact of that event. This animation discusses the tectonic setting and microplates around the Greater Antilles. Written & directed by Dr. Robert Butler, University of Portland Animated by Jenda Johnson, Earth Sciences Animated Narrated by Dr. Wendy Bohon, Education Specialist, IRIS
EDUCATORS: Download animation and related resources from:
https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/animation/650
HAITI EARTHQAKE—On the tenth anniversary of the January 12, 2010 magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, it is important to reflect on the plate tectonic context and human impact of that event. This animation discusses the tectonic setting and microplates around the Greater Antilles. Written & directed by Dr. Robert Butler, University of Portland Animated by Jenda Johnson, Earth Sciences Animated Narrated by Dr. Wendy Bohon, Education Specialist, IRIS
