China Hit By Earthquake

Drudge Report ^ | Updated:08:00, Monday May 12, 2008 | Sky News

[Lijahsbubbe]

An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale has hit China's Sichuan province. The tremor was felt across the entire region - shaking buildings in the capital, Beijing, as well as the Thai capital, Bangkok, and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. US Geological Survey said the quake struck 57 miles north-west of the city of Chengdu at 2.29pm local time (6.28am GMT).

Some 10 million people live in Chengdu.

[DavFeng]

young boy killed

[zhanli]

Second

[zhanli]

Rescued

[ozarkgirl]

I agree the blame does not lay on the rescue workers but if you have seen the pictures of the school where the 900 children died. Why is it that all the other building are left standing while the school collapsed?

When I said that's horrible I was referring to the picture you posted not people yelling at the rescue workers. Frankly, in their grief, I think the parents should be excused. The rescue workers are the only ones they had to yell at.

And yes, it is horrible the 10 year old school collapsed while older buildings remained standing. Terrible tragedy.

[humen44]

before quake :WenChuan,Sichuan province China.
pics token by Chinese
http://wuhan.sojiji.com/bbs/2610084829~-1~690/79549_79549.htm

[Joya]

Hello yangsuli,

Welcome to FR. Thanks for sharing the info from your parents.

Please continue to visit. I am glad you are here.

Joya

[ozarkgirl]

I thought you were replying to the story

I see you were able to figure it out before I posted a response. So disregard my explanation. :)

[RightWhale]

Probably the first shake was the biggest. Afterquakes are usually smaller and gradually die out in a couple weeks. Other countries have offered whatever aid is needed, although China has plenty of resources if transportation is possible.

[DavFeng]

got to get some sleep, see you guys tomorrow, god bless everyone

[Joya]

Dear CassieChan,

I am glad you are here on FR. Thanks for letting us know what you saw and what your father told you. I hope his home continues to be safe. I hope to see you here again sometime.

Joya

[ozarkgirl]

Other countries could fly over the terrain and drop tents and care packages down to the people.

And shovels and other equipment for survivors to help dig people out.

[Lijahsbubbe]

Thanks for your informative posts Dav. (and for the blessings, same to you)

[DCPatriot]

That poor woman. These pictures are very hard to look at.

Heartbreaking!

It would be gratifying to all concerned to see the USA and China thaw the tension between our countries despite this tragedy being the catalyst.

[brityank]

Many thanks for your information and pics. Prayers to you and your countrymen for recovery.

[brityank]

Many thanks for your information and pics. Prayers to you and your countrymen for recovery.

[Joya]

Hi dlzping,

I’m glad you are here. Thank you for letting us know what you have heard from your parents.

I love Chinese people and I’m praying for everybody who has been affected by this earthquake.

God bless, and welcome to Free Republic,
Joya

[astragalus]

yeah normally quake dies out just like you said. but people here still worry about if there will come a sudden shake greater than the first wave.

[Paul R.]

A better comparison might be the 1811-1812 New Madrid, MO, earthquakes, which were of similar magnitude (probably an 8.0 on the biggest one) and cracked sidewalks in Washington, D.C.

[freedomvamos]

400 student dead from the collapsed middle school building, MuYuZhen middle school,in QingChuan county, sichuan province.

http://news.163.com/08/0514/00/4BS52IVQ0001124J.html