Recent China Earthquake News

jerminix · 05-19-2008, 09:32 AM

The Chinese Government rushed 2,000 troops to a dam above the devastated town of Dujiangyan, in Sichuan province, today in an emergency attempt to plug cracks caused by the earthquake.

If the Zipingpu Dam were to collapse, torrents of water would surge downriver into some of the areas where more than 42,000 people are reported dead or missing.

Rescuers finally reached some the worst hit of those areas in the Sichuan province today. The official death toll now stands at 14,866, but while the army and emergency workers battle to reach isolated areas and scour mile after mile of rubble, the scale of the disaster

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龙凯锋 · 05-26-2008, 09:17 AM

The first 72 hours after an earthquake are judged to be crucial. Unfavourable comparisons have been raised about the speed and size of the military mobilisation for this emergency, compared to the massive troop deployments in March following rioting and protest marches in Tibetan areas of Western China.

Only 20 helicopters of a total of 500, were sent by PLA commanders to the earthquake area. Given the mountainous terrain and severed or blocked roads, helicopters are crucial to any rescue effort. A further 90 helicopters were sent to Sichuan, but not until Thursday, after the first crucial 72 hour phase had passed.

micheal009 · 06-05-2008, 10:12 AM

It is really a heart breaking news that large number of people died in the earthquake. We all know that China suffered a great loss human lives and properties as well. I am quite optimistic that people from all over the world will definitely help China.

05-19-2008, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
jerminix Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 jerminix is an unknown character at this point	Recent China Earthquake News The Chinese Government rushed 2,000 troops to a dam above the devastated town of Dujiangyan, in Sichuan province, today in an emergency attempt to plug cracks caused by the earthquake. If the Zipingpu Dam were to collapse, torrents of water would surge downriver into some of the areas where more than 42,000 people are reported dead or missing. Rescuers finally reached some the worst hit of those areas in the Sichuan province today. The official death toll now stands at 14,866, but while the army and emergency workers battle to reach isolated areas and scour mile after mile of rubble, the scale of the disaster How to Support the Relief Efforts Donate to the International Response Fund You can help those affected by countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. To make a donation: arrow image Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) arrow image Make a secure, online donation. arrow image Contact your local Red Cross chapter arrow image Mail a Donation The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate a donation for a specific disaster, please do so at the time of donation. NOTE: The Red Cross has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for its effective use of donations. __________________ http://www.12lijiang.com http://www.12kunming.com http://www.12panzhihua.com
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05-26-2008, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
龙凯锋 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 中国共产党人党 Posts: 5 龙凯锋 is an unknown character at this point	Boycott the 2008 Beijing Olympics! The first 72 hours after an earthquake are judged to be crucial. Unfavourable comparisons have been raised about the speed and size of the military mobilisation for this emergency, compared to the massive troop deployments in March following rioting and protest marches in Tibetan areas of Western China. Only 20 helicopters of a total of 500, were sent by PLA commanders to the earthquake area. Given the mountainous terrain and severed or blocked roads, helicopters are crucial to any rescue effort. A further 90 helicopters were sent to Sichuan, but not until Thursday, after the first crucial 72 hour phase had passed. __________________ http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/...s-boycott.html Last edited by 龙凯锋; 05-26-2008 at 09:18 AM. Reason: 抵制北京奥运会!
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06-05-2008, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
micheal009 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 micheal009 is an unknown character at this point	It is really a heart breaking news that large number of people died in the earthquake. We all know that China suffered a great loss human lives and properties as well. I am quite optimistic that people from all over the world will definitely help China.
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