7.8 Earthquake In China
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:45AM A strong earthquake hits China, measuring 7.8 in magnitude and felt as far away as Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan.
Reports are that the quake has caused 80 percent of buildings to collapse, trapping and burying many people. In one area a school collapsed and 900 children are buried under the remains of the building
As of this writing the death toll has passed 8,500 and is expected to increase reports are also indicating about 10,000 injured.
The power and water systems have been knocked out and much of the communications systems and networks are not operational. Though phone service is disrupted it has been reported that some have been able to get text messages through in some cases. It has also stopped service at several airports.
The quake was centered about 60 miles northwest of Chengdu, in Sichuan province.
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