Nothings left in Haiti

7.0-strong quake at Haiti on January 12 destroyed everything but somehow the airport is still operational, opening the way for international relief aid to be ferried in by air as well as by sea

Earthquake at haiti

A view of the Presidential Palace that has been damaged by a massive earthquake. Much of Port-au-Prince was reduced to rubble by the 7.0-strong quake on January 12 but the airport was operational, opening the way for international relief aid to be ferried in by air as well as by sea

Planeloads of rescuers and relief supplies headed to Haiti as governments and aid agencies launched a massive relief operation after a powerful earthquake that may have killed thousands. US President Barack Obama ordered a swift and aggressive US rescue effort, while the European Union activated its crisis systems and the Red Cross and United Nations unlocked emergency funds and supplies for the destitute nation. Much of Port-au-Prince was reduced to rubble by the 7.0-strong quake on January 12 but the airport was operational, opening the way for international relief aid to be ferried in by air as well as by sea.

Nothings left

Rescue efforts on Margalla tower

A view of collapsed Margalla tower

Rescue after earthquake