Earthquake in China

CSAM Donates RM80K In Aid Of China and Myanmar Disasters

csc.com     25-Aug-2008          

PETALING JAYA, 22nd August 2008 – Computer Systems Advisers (M) Sdn Bhd (CSAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSC (NYSE:CSC), announced today that it has donated RM80,952.00 to MERCY Malaysia in support of its efforts to...                    

Most China quake orphans find homes with family

alertnet.org     23-Aug-2008   1 related          

BEIJING, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The majority of young children orphaned in Sichuan province by the devastating earthquake that struck in May have found homes with relatives, leaving only 88 to be put up for adoption, state...                    

New Seismic Fault Discovered One Mile From Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant

treehugger.com     22-Aug-2008   43 related          

photo: Mike Evans When the subject of earthquakes is brought up here on TreeHugger, most of the time it takes the form of the intersection of green building and earthquake resistant housing or in the case of the recent...                    

Second China quake in same area kills 3 and injures hundreds

reuters.co.uk     22-Aug-2008   43 related          

BEIJING (Reuters) - A second earthquake in two days in the same county of southwest China killed at least three people, injured more than 100 and prompted the evacuation of over 120,000, state media reported on Friday. The two...                    

State media: 5.9-magnitude quake kills 3 in China

iht.com     22-Aug-2008   7 related          

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted southern China near the border with Myanmar on Thursday, killing three people — one day after another quake damaged homes in the same area, state media reported. Tens of thousands of people...                    

UN welcomes $15 million in donations so far to China's earthquake survivors

un.org     22-Aug-2008          

The United Nations today welcomed the $15 million received so far from the international community in response to the UN appeal to assist the survivors of May's devastating Wenchuan earthquake, which killed some 70,000...                    

Medical services to be fully restored in quake zone in Aug.

xinhuanet.com     21-Aug-2008   1 related          

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Temporary quarters for all medical institutions in southwest China's quake zone will be finished by the end of this month, so as to fully restore medical service, the Ministry of Health said here on...                    

The Real Story Behind the 'Roof of the World' (LiveScience.com)

yahoo.com     21-Aug-2008   1 related          

LiveScience.com - It's called the "Roof of the World" with good reason - the Tibetan Plateau stands over 3 miles above sea level and is surrounded by imposing mountain ranges that harbor the world's two highest summits, Mount...                    

Build a Better Quake Catcher

popsci.com     21-Aug-2008          

In earthquake-prone California, where geologists say that the “Big One” is virtually certain to strike before 2040, a few seconds of warning could save lives. Allowing more time to duck and cover is one of the major goals of...                    

Natural Disasters of the 20th Century

suite101.com     21-Aug-2008          

Earthquakes, Volcanic Disturbances and Deadly Diseases The twentieth century saw some of the most violent earthquakes, destructive volcanic eruptions and killer pandemics. Officially called the worst earthquake to hit China in...