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Full Scope of China Earthquake Still Being Assessed
The large 7.9 earthquake that hit Sichuan province in China yesterday has had a massive human toll, with CNN reporting that are 12,000 believed dead with tens of thousands still buried under the ruble as of this posting. The damage to infrastructure and communications is disrupting travel to and from the region and its major city most affected, Chengdu. Chengdu’s airport was reopened on Tuesday, but travelers should still expect delays because of priority going to emergency aid mobilization and repairs.
With China hosting the Olympics at the end of this summer, officials have been quick to assure the public that none of the Olympic venues in Beijing (950 miles away) were damaged.
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