Technology shows its limits with earthquake

January 15th, 2010 by Tue Tran Categories: Features, Front Page No Responses

By Benjamin Mayer, Editorial Assistant -

Technological resources have enabled a humanitarian response of an unprecedented nature, since a 7.0 earthquake struck Port Au Prince on Jan. 12. Live Internet feeds, satellite uplinks, and even texting are being utilized by news agencies, relief organizations, and family members of those in Haiti, to give aid to Haitians who are still in urgent need. Although the event has demonstrated the incredible utility of technology, this tragedy has also shown the current limit of its abilities. Continue Reading