Nocere – Earth Disasters

6.0 magnitude earthquake hit China, Sauchian region and kill 3 people and destroy more than 1000 houses. Major reconstruction efforts have been under way in Sichuan province since the 12 May earthquake, which left about five million people homeless. The quake came a few hours after the Olympic torch was paraded through Sichuan’s provincial capital, Chengdu, the last leg of its journey before it returned to Beijing for the opening ceremony. Officials are working to assess the damage and help those affected by the aftershock.

Source: BBC

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