Approximately 180,000 homes were destroyed in a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in southwest China, on August 30, 2008. At least 22 people were confirmed dead and 362 were reported to be injured.English Xinhua: China fresh quake kills 27, topples 180,000 homes (August 31, 2008)
Any weird facts on the China earthquake that I could use for a school report on it?(2 Answers)
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The earthquake happened in Sichuan province. This province is probably best known in the US for the "schezuan" style Chinese food (spicy). More than 80,000 people were ...
is it deadly?
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If you are referring to the Sichuan earthquake that happened on May 12, 2008, the answer is yes, it was deadly. The earthquake has a 7.9 magnitude ...
How far away from the epicenter could the vibrations be felt from the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake?(1 Answer)
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--quote-- According to US Geological Survey an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck Sichuan province today, centered 92 km northwest of Chengdu. --/quote-- http://sergiu.turcanu ...
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Date of earthquake
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Approximately 4:30 p.m. local time
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Conflicting reports on the magnitude, China measured it as a 6.1, and the U.S. Geological Survey reports that is was a 5.7Sky News: Earthquake Measuring 6.1 Hits China's Sichuan Province (August 31, 2008)
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Homes destroyed
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Approximately 10 reservoirs damaged and several major roads damaged or blockedAFP: 30 Dead Or Missing After China Quake (August 30, 2008)
