Randy W Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 from Xinhua Xi urges all-out relief work after 7.0-magnitude quake hits SW ChinaSource: Xinhua| 2017-08-09 03:00:05|Editor: Liangyuhttp://www.xinhuanet.com/english/titlepic/112145/1121456268_1502252420085_title0h.jpg BEIJING, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts to rapidly organize relief work and rescue the injured people after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan Province.At least five people were killed and over 70 were injured after the earthquake jolted Jiuzhaigou County in Sichuan at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.Authorities should check the impact of the earthquake, evacuate and settle visitors and local people, and reduce death and injuries as much as possible, Xi said.As the earthquake took place during the flood period and tourism season, authorities should enhance meteorological early warning and geological monitoring to guard against other disasters and try their best to protect people's lives and property, Xi added.Premier Li Keqiang also urged local authorities to go all out in relief and monitoring work.China's cabinet, the State Council, has sent a national work team to the disaster-hit area to guide relief work. Local governments have activated top-level emergency response procedures. Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 https://youtu.be/jyuLKyIm84Q earthquake in china 2017 -- Up To 100 Feared Dead, Thousands Injured In China Earthquake Published on Aug 8, 2017Five people died and more than 60 were injured in the quake, the official Xinhua news agency said, including 30 who were in critical condition.A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled southwest China late Tuesday, killing at least five people, with up to 100 feared dead, according to a government estimate. Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 This article in the SCMP includes a map showing expected earthquake movements Xian diners flee restaurants amid tremors – leaving US$8,900 in unpaid bills Thousands ran from shopping centre when quake struck neighbouring Sichuan, but very few have returned to pay for their meals Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 . . . and the waterfalls? From the Shanghaiist Famed Nuorilang Waterfalls completely devastated by Jiuzhaigou quake, now just a heap of mud before: http://shanghaiist.com/attachments/alexlinder/nuorilang_waterfalls5.jpg after: http://shanghaiist.com/attachments/alexlinder/nuorilang_waterfalls3.jpgThe famed Nuoriliang Waterfalls were once one of the star attractions inside the picturesque area in northwestern Sichuan province which captivated tourists from around the world. At 24.5 meters high and 270 meters wide, the waterfalls were commonly labeled as one of China's most beautiful natural wonders. . . . Photos have gone viral on Chinese social media showing how the quake has turned the once majestic waterfalls into an ugly hill of dirt and mud. Link to comment
Randy W Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Looks a little better now on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beautifulguangxi/posts/1138122826318819 Beautiful Guangxi added 6 new photos — at 九寨沟风景名胜区.6 hrs · Sungpan · After the earthquake, #Jiuzhaigou of Sichuan is gradually restoring its beauty, and scenery is still picturesque in Autumn. https://www.facebook.com/beautifulguangxi/posts/1138122826318819 Link to comment
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