10 Devastating Photos Of Destruction Caused By The Earthquake In China
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The quake had the deadliest effects in Yunnan, but was was felt in the bordering provinces of Guizhou and Sichuan as well. REUTERS/Wong Campion
Yunnan's Ludian county, especially the town of Longtoushan, was the most devastated. It was reported that a large portion of its buildings had collapsed.REUTERS/Wong Campion
China has dispatched 2,500 troops to assist in the rescue efforts, which have been hindered by heavy rains and mud slides in the area. President Xi Jinping requested an "all-out effort" to find trapped citizens and save lives.REUTERS/Wong Campion
Multiple lower magnitude aftershocks were recorded. Because of the remoteness of the areas, as well as the inclement weather, some communities in need are still cut off from outside help.REUTERS/Stringer
This certainly isn't the first time the area has been hit by devastating earthquakes. Less than a year ago, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake near the same area occurred, luckily with many fewer casualties. However, in April 2008, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in China's Sichuan province took the lives of almost 90,000 people.ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images
The Yunnan Civil Affairs Bureau is estimating that 1,800 people may be injured due to this most recent quake.REUTERS/China Daily
Because of the rural location of the quake, many of the structures were made of less strong and substantial material, making them much more likely to collapse, according to CNN.REUTERS/Wong Campion
US National Security Council deputy spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan offered her condolences, saying, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those that lost their lives. The United States stands ready to assist."REUTERS/Wong Campion
It has been estimated that some 42,ooo homes were damaged, 12,000 of them being completely destroyed.REUTERS/Stringer
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