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| 5.12.08 7.8M Earthquake in Sichuan China |
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Sichuan University student takes video at 2:29pm
in dorm.
The 2008 Sichuan earthquake shook Wenchuan County,
Sichuan province of the People's Republic of China
at 14:28:04 local time (06:28:04 GMT). It had a
magnitude of 7.8 Mw according to the State
Seismological Bureau of China and United States
Geological Survey. The earthquake was felt as far
away as Beijing and Shanghai, where office
buildings swayed with the impact and Vietnam
capital Hanoi.The closest major city from the
earthquake's epicenter is Chengdu.
The epicenter was at 31.084°N, 103.267°E, in
Wenchuan County, Ngawa Prefecture, 90 km northwest
of Chengdu, Sichuan, China, with its main tremor
so far occurring at 14:28:04 local time (06:28:04
am GMT) on Monday 12 May 2008. Early reports of
the earthquake's Richter scale magnitude ranged
from 7.6 to 8.0. Five major aftershocks ranging in
magnitude from 4.0 to 6.0 were recorded within two
hours of the main tremor.
Office workers in Chengdu reported a "continuous
shaking for about two or three minutes", with many
people rushing outside.
Tags : China Sichuan Earthquake 5.12 Wenchuan Beijing 7.8 8.0 Richter scale magnitude ranged |
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| 10 mins before the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China |
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Bizarre glowing cloud phenomenon in the sky was
observed about 10 mins before the May 12, 2008
Sichuan earthquake took place. This was recorded
in Meixian, Shaanxi province ~550km northeast of
epicenter. The phenomenon was said to last for
about 1 min.
source:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_cb00XMjczNTczNDA=.htm
l
A map showing two locations where such clouds were
sighted relative to Sichuan earthquake epicenters:
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2453/ecjm1.jpg
See similar clouds appeared ~200km west of this
location:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMTSDzU1Z4
More photos (reported taken 1 hr before the
quake):
http://shenyun.epochtimes.com/b5/8/5/14/n2116538.h
tm
These clouds seemed to be glowing or somewhat
luminous and seemed to resemble some
characteristics of the Auroras. I am not sure
exactly what they were or whether they indeed had
anything to do with the quake. I am no expert
anyways. See if any scientists are willing to give
a full explanation.
If such phenomenon can be proved for its
connection with earthquake occurrences, maybe they
could be used as warning signs and would be life
saving. If not, just learn these clouds as yet
another rare atmospheric phenomenon and no need to
panic when seeing them.
After all, this might well be just a rare
atmospheric phenomenon occurred by coincidence.
Though, just wondering if there's any possibility
the formation of such rare clouds be catalyzed by
any event??
I guess some of you might find the following
articles interesting.
http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/print/2367
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121124372394605609
.html
http://environment.newscientist.com/article/mg1982
6514.600-curious-clou
For Chinese readers: (about the poem that
predicting the quake)
四川強震／李白「壓箱詩」預言？
屬網路謠言！
http://www.nownews.com/2008/05/21/162-2278152.htm
Tags : bizarre phenomenon sichuan earthquake clouds China 四川 汶川 大地震 陝西 眉縣 地震雲 彩雲 |
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| 30 mins before the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China |
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Bizarre colorful (luminous/glowing) cloud
phenomenon in the sky was observed about 30 mins
before the May 12, 2008 Sichuan earthquake took
place. This was recorded in Tianshui, Gansu
province ~450km northeast of epicenter, by someone
using a cell phone.
source: http://news.qq.com/a/20080513/004283.htm
See similar cloud formation captured 20 minutes
later in a different city, ~200km east of this
location:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzVamNQzfYA
A map of the locations with sightings of very
similar phenomenon.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2453/ecjm1.jpg
More photos taken, reported 1 hr before the
quake.:
http://shenyun.epochtimes.com/b5/8/5/14/n2116538.h
tm
These clouds seemed to be glowing or somewhat
luminous and seemed to resemble some
characteristics of the Auroras. I am not sure
exactly what they were or whether they indeed had
anything to do with the quake. I am no expert
anyways. See if any scientists are willing to give
a full explanation.
If such phenomenon can be proved for its
connection with earthquake occurrences, maybe they
could be used as warning signs and would be life
saving. If not, just learn these clouds as yet
another rare atmospheric phenomenon and no need to
panic when seeing them.
After all, this might well be just a rare
atmospheric phenomenon occurred by coincidence.
Though, just wondering if there's any possibility
the formation of such rare clouds be catalyzed by
any event??
I guess some of you might find the following
articles interesting.
http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/print/2367
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121124372394605609
.html
http://environment.newscientist.com/article/mg1982
6514.600-curious-clou
For Chinese readers: (about the poem that
predicting the quake)
四川強震／李白「壓箱詩」預言？
屬網路謠言！
http://www.nownews.com/2008/05/21/162-2278152.htm
Tags : bizarre phenomenon sichuan earthquake glowing luminous clouds China 四川 汶川 大地震 甘肅 天水 地震雲 彩雲 |
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| China Sichuan Earthquake * 因为爱 |
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We need your help!
My best friend is still missing!
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updates:
Thanks everyone! we found my best friend and all
my family members. I really feel the power of
prayer. Let's keep praying for all of other
families there who still can not find their
families and relatives or who have relatives died,
they still need our helps.
I deeply understand that we are the only few
families who were so lucky to have such a good
ending.
Thank you for all of my families here again for
your prayers. Without your support, we probably
will not be so lucky.
Right now, many families lost their relatives and
a lot of people still missing. survivers need
medical care, food and water badly. please make
donations to help them.
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Mercy Corp online donation.
http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/china/2155
Canada Red Cross Online Donation.
http://www.paypaq.com/redcross/new/index.php
China Red Cross Online Donation.
http://www.redcross.org.cn/
If you reside in the US,especially if you are in
greater Los Angeles area, you can call
1-626-974-0153 to get details on how you can help.
Monetary and Material donations are both urgently
in need.
Asian American associates on that phone line will
help you complete and allocate your donations in
the most efficient way.
UK:
http://www.redcross.org.uk/donatesection.asp?id=77
029&campaigntab=single
USA
http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_prof
ile_ChinaEarthquake.asp?s_src=HomeLatestNews#HelpN
ow
Canadian Redcross:
http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=27348&tid=00
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Australian
http://www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_aroundthewo
rld_emergencyrelief_Chinaearthquake.htm
Tags : earthquake sichuan china 四川 地震 汶川 wenchuan 5.12 magnitude chengdu donation redcross 因为爱 |
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| Raw Video: Olympic Torch Ends Sichuan Journey |
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OLYPlusSelectPlusSportsRaw Video: Olympic Torch
Ends Sichuan JourneyRaw Video: Olympic Torch Ends
Sichuan JourneyThe Associated PressThe Olympic
torch reached its final stop of Chengdu, the
provincial capital of Sichuan province in China on
Tuesday, marking the last leg of the relay across
the earthquake ravaged zone. (Aug. 5)This video
contains ONLY natural sound. No script is
available.
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| Sichuan 四川地震现场 05-12-08Thousands dead in Chinese quake #1 |
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http://www.ifrc.org/
Earthquake Hits Western China
The extent of the devastation in China, after an
earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale
struck, is still being realised. Environment
correspondent Catherine Jacob reports
http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_prof
ile_ChinaEarthquake.html
China praises world's quake aid
The final death toll is expected to reach at least
50,000
Chinese President Hu Jintao has voiced his
gratitude for the international aid following
Monday's massive earthquake.
"I express heartfelt thanks to the foreign
governments and international friends," Mr Hu was
quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news
agency.
Offers of help in the relief effort from home and
abroad have now surpassed $800m, Chinese officials
say.
The number of confirmed deaths of the quake in the
south-western Sichuan province has now risen to
28,881.
More than 10,600 people are believed to be still
trapped, Xinhua said, citing regional officials.
The final death toll following the 7.9-magnitude
quake is expected to reach at least 50,000 people,
Chinese officials estimate
Tags : south west southwest cina china earthquake sichuan 四川地震现场 7.8 7.9 8.0 richter may 12 2008 terremoto |
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