- Strong Earthquake Jolts SW China This compiles government articles, response, videos, and additional details on this earthquake.
- USGS record of the Earthquake This page links to USGS information (including maps and technical data) from the Earthquake Hazards Program on the earthquake.
- "Death Toll From Chinese Earthquake Exceeds 12,000: 7.9-Magnitude Temblor, Centered in Sichuan, Is Country's Worst in Decades" further details from the Washington Post.
- Library guides: China and Emergencies, conflicts and disasters
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Earthquake in China
As many of you have no doubt read, yesterday China had an earthquake measuring 7.9 in magnitude strike near the city of Chengdu. These are a few resources to check out on this disaster:
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Weeping is NOT all we can do. In fact, many have already begun to take action. See www.http://chinaquake.zhan.cn.yahoo.com to learn about the nonprofit organization Chinese Earthquake Fund. This initiative, spearheaded by Shou-Ching Tang, MD, Director of Hematology/Oncology at Denver Health in Denver, CO, has been established to raise funds for medical supplies for West China Hospital in Chengdu. It is located 60 miles from the epicenter and is treating 1200 seariously injured victims, more than half need secondary surgery. You can find out how to donate money at the aforementioned website. Thanks for doing more than weeping for the victims of this devastating earthquake.
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