Here we will discuss Damage to infrastructure in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Toussaint Louverture International Airport:
If we talk about the focus point of the Haiti earthquake that hit the Haiti on 12th january, 2010, then it was around 6 miles away from Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
Since the center was so near to airport that is why airport suffered from alot of damage. The control tower of the airport was almost completely destroyed due to which any radio communication became impossible. There was heavy power outrage due to damage caused to the power lines and due to this lightening system of the airport was completely shutdown. was damaged. However, the taxiways, runways and apron parts of the airport were operational at even that time of crisis.
Due to immense amount of damaged caused to Toussaint Louverture International Airport, all the relief bringing planes were diverted to other airports of the city.
The reconstruction and rehabilitation of the airport was started during 2010. It included the restoration and renovation of arrival and departure halls that were previously completely devastated. The renovation os falls included installation 16 new stations and three large baggage carousels and in the immigration room, There was also a significant explansion in the custom rooms.
However, the damage caused to Toussaint Louverture International Airport dur to 2010 Haiti earthquake is still considered as the destruction of major landmark due to earthquake.
Hope it helps!
