septentrional

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Boisson notes that many scientists have been worried about a different major geological region in Haiti’s north, known as the Septentrional fault zone; it unleashed a major quake in 1842.

From Scientific American • Aug. 25, 2021

Hispaniola is sandwiched between two fault systems, the Septentrional fault system to the north, and the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault system in the south.

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2021

This inspirational documentary charts the history of Haiti from its triumphant independence from French colonialism to 2010’s devastating earthquake—all set to the vibrant music of Septentrional and punctuated with its members’ personal memories.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2011

The 20-member band Septentrional has been making music for 62 years as Haiti’s most celebrated big band.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2011

For that is at the north parts that men clepe the Septentrional where it is all only cold. 

From The Travels of Sir John Mandeville by Mandeville, John, Sir