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The earthquake that struck near the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, on 12 January 2010, was unremarkable in seismic terms -- barely making the year's top 20 most powerful quakes. But it was one of the most deadly seismic events in the past four decades, serving as a reminder that the scope of these disasters is defined not by the scale of the Earth's unleashed fury, but by overcrowding in poor urban areas and lax or poorly enforced building codes.

Disaster Caster is Safety iPhone Application that can save your life in situation like Earthquake, Extreme weather, Terror attack, Events. Be protected for life and ensure your security with Disaster Caster.

This 1 Hour Design Challenge invites designers to create innovative and appropriate pop-up shelter solutions for Haiti. Core77 will donate $500 to Architecture For Humanity's Haiti Earthquake Support Program in the name of the winner.