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Sichuan Earthquake - The Tectonic Terror (2008)

Sichuan Earthquake - The Tectonic Terror (2008)

Update: 2025-06-18
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On May 12, 2008, a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Sichuan Province, killing nearly 90,000 people and injuring hundreds of thousands more. The quake reduced entire towns to rubble, triggered deadly landslides, and caused widespread infrastructure collapse. The destruction of poorly built schools, which led to the deaths of thousands of children, sparked national grief and public outrage.

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Sichuan Earthquake - The Tectonic Terror (2008)

Sichuan Earthquake - The Tectonic Terror (2008)

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