Much of the capitol city of Port-au-Prince was destroyed during the 2010 Haiti earthquake even though similarly sized earthquakes in other cities did very little damage. What caused so much damage during the Haiti earthquake?

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The buildings in Port-au-Prince were poorly constructed or not constructed to withstand earthquakes, which made them very vulnerable during the earthquake. The lack of proper building codes and enforcement, combined with high population density and inadequate infrastructure, contributed to the widespread devastation.

Much of the Capitol City of Port-Au-Prince Was Destroyed During