On this
day on 2008 an 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan China. The earthquake, said to be
the worst in China in 30 years, resulted in over 4 million casualties and
between 69,000 and 80,000 fatalities. Among the dead were thousands of children
who were attending school at the time. Controversy surrounding
construction practices for schools ensued in the aftermath
of the earthquake. The earthquake is said to have produced approximately
2000 aftershocks, the largest of which was recorded at 6.1 magnitude.
2008 – An earthquake (measuring around 8.0 magnitude) occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 69,000 people.
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The part of the disaster relating to all the children caught in the collapsed schools was so haunting at the time and I shall never forget it... authorities granted an exception and exemption for those parents who lost their child in that disaster to have another child.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting part of disaster history and regional politics. Thanks for adding that.
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