Saturday, September 8, 2012

China steps up earthquake rescue efforts; 80 dead

A series of earthquakes collapsed houses and triggered landslides Friday in a remote mountainous part of southwestern China, where damage was preventing rescues and communications were disrupted. At least 64 deaths have been reported. SoldiersNews alerts went out with force when the 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Costa Rica Wednesday. Relatives clamored to check on their Costa Rican family members, and reporters scrambled to size up the damage. But for such a strong temblor, the LatinBEIJING – Authorities poured aid into a remote mountainous area of southwestern China and rescue workers with sniffer dogs searched for survivors Saturday after twin earthquakes killed at least 80 people. Residents rest at an emergency relief centerPAGER results are generally available within 30 minutes of the earthquake's occurrence. However, information on the extent of shaking will be uncertain in the minutes and hours following an earthquake and typicallyNews alerts went out with force when the 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Costa Rica Wednesday. Relatives clamored to check on their Costa Rican family members, and reporters scrambled to size up the damage. But for such a strong temblor, the Latin
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