Nov 12th, 2008 · The U.S. Geological Survey is holding a state-wide earthquake drill Thursday to raise awareness about emergency preparedness. USGS earthquake expert Lucy Jones discusses what California would look like if a 7.8. quake actually hit.
Jul 26th, 2008 · As the physical reminders of the massive earthquake that killed thousands of school children are swept away, Chinese officials are waging a campaign to tamp down on potential unrest among survivors and bereaved parents.
Jul 21st, 2008 · The Chinese government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May 12 earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations.
Jul 21st, 2008 · The Chinese Government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Two months after a massive earthquake struck China, a panda research base is struggling with major losses in revenues caused by a slowdown in tourism following the disaster. A new book about a panda named Jingjing is being launched to help raise money for the center.
Jul 14th, 2008 · A teacher in China is chastised for writing a blog post about fleeing his classroom during the massive May earthquake. Fan Meizhong says he was later fired for "speaking improperly" about the event.
Jul 8th, 2008 · Nearly two months after the earthquake in China, survivors are facing long-term psychological damage. These include post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression and marital problems. Some Chinese care providers have invited American "crisis intervention" specialists to offer assistance.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Tales of heroism and survival following the Sichuan earthquake last May inspired graphic artist Coco Wang to turn those stories into a comic book. Wang says that the images and the stories helped people outside of China understand more about the humanity of the Chinese people.