Beichuan hit by major earthquake.

The Beichuan area in China has been struck by a major earthquake on monday may 12 2008. The quacke had a force of 7.9 on the Righter scale. Over 50.000 people have been killed and many thousands are still buried under collapsed buildings. Millions are homeless in this area. It is a huge disaster for the area and these Chinese people. I hope the world will help adequately.

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