Earthquake News

As most of you know, Monday afternoon a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck a remote area to the north of us in Sichuan province. Though its effects were widely felt, we did not feel anything. My best guess is that it rocked the Sichuan plate and we are up on the Tibetan plate. The death toll is estimated to rise to 50,000. Students here are helping collect food and clothes for the survivors. Sadly the spring rains are here in earnest, hampering rescue efforts. It appears the international media is being allowed good opportunity to cover this tragic incident.