In which one of the following countries did hundreds of people die in year 2004 as a result of flooding and mudslides triggered by Tropical Storm Jeanne?
- AColombia
- BHaitiCorrect
- CSudan
- DGhana
Explanation
The correct answer is Haiti. In September 2004, Tropical Storm Jeanne caused catastrophic rainfall that led to massive flooding and mudslides in Haiti. The city of Gonaives was particularly devastated, resulting in the deaths of over 3,000 people. While the storm also affected other parts of the Caribbean and the United States, the loss of life was highest in Haiti due to severe deforestation and poor infrastructure, which made the terrain highly susceptible to landslides.
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