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Aftershock Rattles China Quake Zone

China :: Sichuan | May 16, 8:10 PM | Event Rating: 0
Aftershock Rattles China Quake Zone
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A powerful aftershock knocked out roads and communications in some of the most quake-ravaged parts of central China on Friday, as emergency crews rescued more than 30 people who had survived up to 100 improbable hours trapped in the ruins.

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Source: Japan Times | May 17, 6:49 PM

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Source: Time of India | May 17, 1:09 PM

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Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | May 16, 11:29 PM

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Source: China News | May 16, 9:38 PM

The repaired road from Lixian to Wenchuan, epicenter of Monday's massive quake in southwest China, was cut off again after an aftershock on Friday. The road, which was repaired at 9 pm Thursday, was blocked after a 6.5-magnitude aftershock Friday ...

Source: China News | May 16, 9:22 PM

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Source: Dallas Observer | May 16, 8:17 PM

China – A powerful aftershock knocked out roads and communications in some of the most quake-ravaged parts of central China on Friday, as emergency crews rescued more than 30 people who had survived up to 100 improbable hours trapped in the ruins. ...

Source: China News | May 16, 8:12 PM

A team of Japanese rescuers arrived here in one of the province's worst-hit counties at 3:30 pm on Friday, and immediately got on with the job of trying to save lives. The 31-member team was the first foreign aid group to arrive in China. Others, ...

Source: Kommersant | May 16, 8:11 PM

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