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Aftershocks threaten swollen China 'quake lake' › Japan Today: Japan News a...
" Powerful aftershocks continued to threaten the stability of a swollen “quake lake” in southwest China Monday, amid urgent efforts to drain its rising waters to prevent a flood downstream.A 5.0-magnitude aftershock rattled the area of quake-devastated Sichuan province...
Aftershocks hit brimming China quake lake
Aftershock has forced rise in water levels in tunnels and dumped more debris into the water. Chinese Army is working on a war footing basis to clear the debris. They are working to finish it before starting of... China's ground zero
Quake lakes risk "slurry tsunami" China's scramble to drain the rapidity-rising quake lake at Tangjiashan before it can burst is a nerve-jangling race against time. Some 1.3 million people are threatened by...Death toll expected to top 80,000 in Chinese quake
The number of deaths in the China earthquake disaster is expected to top 80,000, and the government is warning that the rebuilding of Sichuan, the hardest hit by the quake, will be an 'arduous' task."The number of... Videos on Demand: Mass Evacuation Underway in China
"A total of 158,000 people (in about 30 towns) have now been evacuated from potentially vulnerable areas downstream from Tangjiashan lake. The lake's water level is rising by more than one metre pre day. It now... Aftershocks demolish large number of China homes
Even after two weeks of massive earthquake, China is still reeling under the impact of earthquake and now state media has reported that two further aftershocks have destroyed more than 420,000 houses. One... More Than 80,000 Dead or Missing in China Earthquake
Over 80,000 people are missing or dead in China, and the final toll might be far worse as disease, the rainy season and aftershocks could still affect millions. At least 3.3 million tents were requested by the... Heavy rains expected to hamper China quake rescue
With five million homeless and a weather forecast calling for rain, tents in China are in very short supply." CHENGDU (Reuters) - Heavy rain over parts of mountainoussouthwest China on... Earthquakes Hit Baja California
This is a developing story- more details as they emerge. The real damage, so far, seems to be loss of power and communication to rural areas."A moderate earthquake rocked Baja California in Mexico, shutting down factories near the U.S. border and leaving about 400,000 people... Thousands stay outdoors after Indonesian quake: officials
"The 6.7-magnitude quake struck just after midnight local time Monday on Sumbawa island in the archipelago nation's east, collapsing or badly damaging hundreds of buildings. The health ministry initially said three people were killed, but spokesman Rustam Pakaya revised the...Strong quake jolts Bengkulu
"A tectonic earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rattled Bengkulu province in the early morning of Tuesday but there was no immediate report on casualties and damages, local Meteorology and Geophysics Agency...Calaveras Fault hit with nearly 40 aftershocks after 5.6 quake
"Nearly 40 small aftershocks struck on the Calaveras Fault on Wednesday, following Tuesday night's moderate earthquake near San Jose that startled residents throughout the Bay Area. The 5.6-magnitude quake caused...Strong quake hits Indonesia`s Sumatra
"The epicentre of the quake, which struck at 7:19 am (0019 GMT), was located about 129 kilometres (80 miles) southwest of the city of Padang, at a depth of 20 kilometres, the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics agency was quoted as saying by AFP. There were no tsunami...W Sumatra`s losses due to quakes estimated at Rp1.2 Trillion
"According to the breakdown, the temblors and their aftershocks caused estimated losses of Rp941 million in Solok district, Rp42.6 billion in Padang Pariaman, Rp867.8 million in Pesisir Selatatn, Rp1.4 billion in...Earthquake Rocks Indonesia’s Sumatra Island
"JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- A strong undersea earthquake rocked parts of Indonesia's Sumatra island Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The 6.7-magnitude quake that struck at 3:31...
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