The New Dark Age

20 January, 2010 — Washington Post

Many earthquake victims and relief workers were jolted awake just after 6 a.m. Wednesday by a strong tremor that shook the already ravaged earthquake zone. Initial reports said the latest quake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale — one of the strongest aftershocks since the 7.0-magnitude quake crippled this city eight days ago.

Shrieks rose from the streets of Port-au-Prince as the quake — apparently the first of any great significance in at least four days — hit with a rolling, side-to-side motion that lasted several seconds. Less than 30 seconds after the motion stopped, a cascading roar could be heard across the city — presumably the collapse of another building.

Another shriek went up from the streets.

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