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  • Chengdu, China
    Monday May 12, 2008
    02:28:00 PM
    Disasters with highest death tolls

    2008 Sichuan Earthquake

    Chengdu, China
    Monday May 12, 2008
    02:28:00 PM

    The 2008 Sichuan earthquake also known as the Great Sichuan earthquake or Wenchuan earthquake, occurred at 14:28:01 China Standard Time on May 12, 2008. Over 69,000 people lost their lives in the quake, including 68,636 in Sichuan province. 374,176 were reported injured, with 18,222 listed as missing as of July 2008.




  • Vitnam
    Monday May 12, 2008
    2008 Sichuan earthquake

    Tremors in Vietnam

    Vitnam
    Monday May 12, 2008

    Tremors were felt approximately five minutes after the earthquake in northern parts of Vietnam. The intensity was MM III in Hanoi.




  • Tuva, Russia
    Monday May 12, 2008
    2008 Sichuan earthquake

    Russia

    Tuva, Russia
    Monday May 12, 2008

    Tremors were felt in Tuva, no casualties reported.




  • China
    Monday May 12, 2008
    2008 Sichuan earthquake

    Start of rescue operations

    China
    Monday May 12, 2008

    Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas.




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