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In photos: 'China Sichuan Earthquake - May 18th'
By M&C News May 19, 2008, 2:06 GMT
Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) load humanitarian rescue goods onto boats to be taken to the isolated earthquake disaster area of Yingxiu, at the Zipingpu reservoir, outside Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
A general view of military trucks, tents and ambulances being used for disaster relief work at the Zipingpu reservoir, outside Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
The picture shows a smashed automobile turned completely upside down in a pile of rubble from the 12 May 2008 earthquake, in Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) stand at attention during earthquake disaster relief work at the Zipingpu reservoir, outside Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) load humanitarian rescue goods onto boats to be taken to the isolated earthquake disaster area of Yingxiu, at the Zipingpu reservoir, outside Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
This picture shows a broken clock (five minutes fast) knocked off the wall of a home at the moment of the 12 May 2008 14:28pm earthquake in Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops at the reservoir next to the Zipingku dam near Dujiangyan City, near the epicentre of the Richter 7.8 earthquake of Monday 12 May 2008, Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, China, 18 May 2008. 2,000 troops have been sent to the dam above Dujiangyan over fears for its stability. It has now been pronounced stable and safe, but there are concerns for hundreds of other dams in the area. The troops are wearing masks as health fears mount as the town of Yingxiu is across the reservoir and about 7,700 people are reported dead out of a population of total population of 10,000. Nearly half of the survivors were reported to be badly injured, and power and water supplies are still off. The official death toll from the earthquake has now risen to 32,500. EPA/STR
An unidentified Chinese man leans on another after being injured and rescued from the earthquake disaster area, at the Zipingpu reservoir, outside Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Workers use heavy machinery to clear rubble at the earthquake disaster site of Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) have disinfectant sprayed on their hands during earthquake disaster relief work at the Zipingpu reservoir, outside Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, China, 18 May 2008. Nearly one week after the 12 May 2008 earthquake that has killed 32,500 people in Sichuan province, authorities are still trying to retrieve bodies and prevent the potential spread of contagious diseases. It is estimated that the final death toll from the earthquake may rise to 50,000. Authorities also fear that continued after-shocks could further destabilize dams and increase the threat of floods in the area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Residents of the Chinese city of Chengdu, capital of quake-hit Sichuan Province, sleep at an outdoor shrine on 19 May 2008 due to fears of aftershocks. The official death toll following the Richter 7.8 earthquake of 12 May 2008 in China's Sichuan Province has risen to 32,500. EPA/YONHAP
A throng of people stand in line to get tents, sleeping bags and other goods for sleeping outside in the Chinese city of Chengdu, capital of quake-hit Sichuan Province, on 19 May 2008 amid continuing fears of aftershocks. The official death toll following the Richter 7.8 earthquake of 12 May 2008 in China's Sichuan Province has risen to 32,500. EPA/YONHAP
The view from an earthquake damaged concrete ledge of the Zipingku dam near Dujiangyan City, near the epicentre of the Richter 7.8 earthquake of Monday 12 May 2008, Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, China, 18 May 2008. 2,000 troops have been sent to the dam above Dujiangyan over fears for its stability. It has now been pronounced stable and safe, but there are concerns for hundreds of other dams in the area. The official death toll from the earthquake has risen to 32,500. EPA/STR
A barbie doll still stands precariously balanced on a bed headboard in a partially destroyed apartment block in Dujiangyan City, near the epicentre of the Richter 7.8 earthquake of Monday 12 May 2008, Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, China, 18 May 2008. The official death toll from the earthquake has risen to 32,500. EPA/STR
An earthquake refugee stands in front of the damaged south bridge leading to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 250BC in Dujiangyan City, near the epicentre of the Richter 7.8 earthquake of Monday 12 May 2008, Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, China, 18 May 2008. The official death toll from the earthquake has risen to 32,500. EPA/STR
Two men show a notice and a photo looking for information on a missing man from the refugees leaving quake-devastated Wenchuan county in southwest China's Sichuan province, 18 May 2008. EPA/GUO QUAN
Refugees sit on a boat to leave quake-devastated Wenchuan county in southwest China's Sichuan province, 18 May 2008. EPA/STR
Workers spray disinfectant onto the refugees who are leaving quake-devastated Wenchuan county in southwest China's Sichuan province, 18 May 2008. EPA/STR BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE
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i fell pity for them, now all i can do is to pray for them
i totally agree with you... how the USA responded to hurricane katrina was awful... no quick response, etc... china reponded with qiuck organized military action... premier wenjia bao arrived at the scene imediatly, support for chengdu and volenteers were everywhere... this disaster really brought china closer together...
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I admire the ChineseMay 19th, 2008 - 07:36:06
Compare their natural disaster to the disaster created by the ineptness of the current US government, which I good riddance didn't vote for, after hurricane Katrina.
They immediately send enough troops - we didn't have any troops left; they are all in Iraq or Afghanistan or elsewhere.
They put the people first - we could care less because apparently blacks are not Americans.
And before any of you will tell me this YES I am going to move to China so shut it.
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