China building world’s BIGGEST DAM in controversial $137bn megaproject – but it’s in a high-risk earthquake zone
CHINA has given the green light to plans for the world’s largest hydropower dam, despite protests from neighbouring countries ...
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A big earthquake causes destruction in Tibet
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on January 7th, killing at least 126 people. The quake’s epicentre was in Dingri county, some 50 miles from the base of Mount Everest and near the holy city of ...
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Focus shifts to Tibet earthquake survivors as search called off
BEIJING: Authorities moved more than 45,000 people in earthquake-hit Tibet to shelters in a massive rescue operation near the ...
Dalai Lama offers prayers for Tibet earthquake victims
The Dalai Lama has offered prayers for victims of the powerful earthquake that hit the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet earlier this week. More than 120 people have been killed in the disaster.
At least 126 dead, scores injured in 6.8 magnitude earthquake near holy city in Tibet, Chinese media reports
Chinese media also reported that as of 10 a.m. local time, multiple aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4.
Tents Arrive for Survivors of Earthquake in High-Altitude, Wintry Tibet That Killed 126
Rescue workers in Tibet are searching for more survivors and victims, one day after a strong earthquake leveled thousands of ...