Hello! The country that I selected to write about is Haiti. It is a country in the Caribbean, and shares the same island as the Dominican Republic. Haiti has had its fair share of issues with dealing with natural disasters. Not only does the country face frequent hurricanes, but it is also mostly known for the infamous earthquake that occurred in 2010. 

    Although the differences between hazards, disasters, and catastrophes aren't too far apart from each other, they still have distinct differences between them. A hazard is when something could potentially cause harm, such as an oncoming storm. A disaster is when the hazard has actually happened and is serious enough for assistance and causes significant damage. A catastrophe is an event that cause extreme destruction and affects the lives of many people, such as the 2010 earthquake that Haiti had to endure. 

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  1. Ana GGAugust 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM

    Welcome to Geol9!

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  2. CorvellAugust 31, 2025 at 12:40 AM

    Sup zay I really appreciate how you broke down the differences between hazards, disasters, and catastrophes—it was really clear and easy to understand. Haiti is definitely a powerful example for this topic since it has faced so many difficult situations. I recall learning about the 2010 earthquake and how it was so devastating for the people there, not only because of the destruction but also due to the lengthy recovery process. It really highlights how a catastrophe is on a completely different level than a typical disaster. You did an awesome job linking your choice of country to the concepts!

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