Earthquake in China
As many of you have no doubt read, yesterday China had an earthquake measuring 7.9 in magnitude strike near the city of Chengdu. These are a few resources to check out on this disaster:
- Strong Earthquake Jolts SW China This compiles government articles, response, videos, and additional details on this earthquake.
- USGS record of the Earthquake This page links to USGS information (including maps and technical data) from the Earthquake Hazards Program on the earthquake.
- "Death Toll From Chinese Earthquake Exceeds 12,000: 7.9-Magnitude Temblor, Centered in Sichuan, Is Country's Worst in Decades" further details from the Washington Post.
- Library guides: China and Emergencies, conflicts and disasters