Sichuan University student takes video at 2:29pm in dorm. The 2008 Sichuan earthquake shook Wenchuan County, Sichuan province of the People's Republic of China at 14:28:04 local time (06:28:04 GMT). It had a magnitude of 7.8 Mw according to the State Seismological Bureau of China and United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was felt as far away as Beijing and Shanghai, where office buildings swayed with the impact and Vietnam capital Hanoi.The closest major city from the earthquake's epicenter is Chengdu. The epicenter was at 31.084°N, 103.267°E, in Wenchuan County, Ngawa Prefecture, 90 km northwest of Chengdu, Sichuan, China, with its main tremor so far occurring at 14:28:04 local time (06:28:04 am GMT) on Monday 12 May 2008. Early reports of the earthquake's Richter scale magnitude ranged from 7.6 to 8.0. Five major aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 4.0 to 6.0 were recorded within two hours of the main tremor. Office workers in Chengdu reported a "continuous shaking for about two or three minutes", with many people rushing outside.

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Bizarre glowing cloud phenomenon in the sky was observed about 10 mins before the May 12, 2008 Sichuan earthquake took place. This was recorded in Meixian, Shaanxi province ~550km northeast of epicenter. The phenomenon was said to last for about 1 min. source: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_cb00XMjczNTczNDA=.html A map showing two locations where such clouds were sighted relative to Sichuan earthquake epicenters: http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2453/ecjm1.jpg See similar clouds appeared ~200km west of this location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMTSDzU1Z4 More photos (reported taken 1 hr before the quake): http://shenyun.epochtimes.com/b5/8/5/14/n2116538.htm These clouds seemed to be glowing or somewhat luminous and seemed to resemble some characteristics of the Auroras. I am not sure exactly what they were or whether they indeed had anything to do with the quake. I am no expert anyways. See if any scientists are willing to give a full explanation. If such phenomenon can be proved for its connection with earthquake occurrences, maybe they could be used as warning signs and would be life saving. If not, just learn these clouds as yet another rare atmospheric phenomenon and no need to panic when seeing them. After all, this might well be just a rare atmospheric phenomenon occurred by coincidence. Though, just wondering if there's any possibility the formation of such rare clouds be catalyzed by any event?? I guess some of you might find the following articles interesting. http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/print/2367 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121124372394605609.html http://environment.newscientist.com/article/mg19826514.600-curious-clou For Chinese readers: (about the poem that predicting the quake) 四川強震／李白「壓箱詩」預言？　純屬網路謠言！ http://www.nownews.com/2008/05/21/162-2278152.htm

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Bizarre colorful (luminous/glowing) cloud phenomenon in the sky was observed about 30 mins before the May 12, 2008 Sichuan earthquake took place. This was recorded in Tianshui, Gansu province ~450km northeast of epicenter, by someone using a cell phone. source: http://news.qq.com/a/20080513/004283.htm See similar cloud formation captured 20 minutes later in a different city, ~200km east of this location: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzVamNQzfYA A map of the locations with sightings of very similar phenomenon. http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2453/ecjm1.jpg More photos taken, reported 1 hr before the quake.: http://shenyun.epochtimes.com/b5/8/5/14/n2116538.htm These clouds seemed to be glowing or somewhat luminous and seemed to resemble some characteristics of the Auroras. I am not sure exactly what they were or whether they indeed had anything to do with the quake. I am no expert anyways. See if any scientists are willing to give a full explanation. If such phenomenon can be proved for its connection with earthquake occurrences, maybe they could be used as warning signs and would be life saving. If not, just learn these clouds as yet another rare atmospheric phenomenon and no need to panic when seeing them. After all, this might well be just a rare atmospheric phenomenon occurred by coincidence. Though, just wondering if there's any possibility the formation of such rare clouds be catalyzed by any event?? I guess some of you might find the following articles interesting. http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/print/2367 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121124372394605609.html http://environment.newscientist.com/article/mg19826514.600-curious-clou For Chinese readers: (about the poem that predicting the quake) 四川強震／李白「壓箱詩」預言？　純屬網路謠言！ http://www.nownews.com/2008/05/21/162-2278152.htm

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We need your help! My best friend is still missing! ----------------------------------- updates: Thanks everyone! we found my best friend and all my family members. I really feel the power of prayer. Let's keep praying for all of other families there who still can not find their families and relatives or who have relatives died, they still need our helps. I deeply understand that we are the only few families who were so lucky to have such a good ending. Thank you for all of my families here again for your prayers. Without your support, we probably will not be so lucky. Right now, many families lost their relatives and a lot of people still missing. survivers need medical care, food and water badly. please make donations to help them. ------------------------------------------ Mercy Corp online donation. http://www.mercycorps.org/countries/china/2155 Canada Red Cross Online Donation. http://www.paypaq.com/redcross/new/index.php China Red Cross Online Donation. http://www.redcross.org.cn/ If you reside in the US,especially if you are in greater Los Angeles area, you can call 1-626-974-0153 to get details on how you can help. Monetary and Material donations are both urgently in need. Asian American associates on that phone line will help you complete and allocate your donations in the most efficient way. UK: http://www.redcross.org.uk/donatesection.asp?id=77029&campaigntab=single USA http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_profile_ChinaEarthquake.asp?s_src=HomeLatestNews#HelpNow Canadian Redcross: http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=27348&tid=001 Australian http://www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_aroundtheworld_emergencyrelief_Chinaearthquake.htm

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Amateur video of the deadly earthquake that hit the Sichuan Province in China.

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this is a footage shot by a surveillance camera somewhere in the city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China during the earthquake happened on May 12, 2008

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轻轻在捧着你的脸，为你把眼泪擦干，这颗心永远属于你，告诉我不再孤单。深深地凝望你的眼，不需要更多的语言，紧紧地握住你的手，这温暖依旧未改变。我们同欢乐，我们同忍受，我们怀着同样的期待，我们同风雨，我们共追求，我们珍存同一样的爱。无论你我可曾相识，无论在眼前在天边，衷心地为你祝愿，祝愿你幸福平安。

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http://www.ifrc.org/ Earthquake Hits Western China The extent of the devastation in China, after an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck, is still being realised. Environment correspondent Catherine Jacob reports http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_profile_ChinaEarthquake.html China praises world's quake aid The final death toll is expected to reach at least 50,000 Chinese President Hu Jintao has voiced his gratitude for the international aid following Monday's massive earthquake. "I express heartfelt thanks to the foreign governments and international friends," Mr Hu was quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency. Offers of help in the relief effort from home and abroad have now surpassed $800m, Chinese officials say. The number of confirmed deaths of the quake in the south-western Sichuan province has now risen to 28,881. More than 10,600 people are believed to be still trapped, Xinhua said, citing regional officials. The final death toll following the 7.9-magnitude quake is expected to reach at least 50,000 people, Chinese officials estimate

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Hundreds of children are among the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck China's Sichuan province. Many were trapped when their school buildings collapsed around them. Al Jazeera's Melissa Chan reports on one family's grief.

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Top-notch Korean artistes and sports stars gathered together in two separate recordings to lend their voices for the I L♥ve Asia project in the form of a digital single, DVD, making of where the proceeds will go towards helping victims from the devastating Sichuan earthquake in China on 12th May 2008. Lyrics by wgjjang.wordpress.com http://wgjjang.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/i-love-asia-project-smile-again-mv-lyrics/ Many participated in this but only a selected few could be shown in the MV as single shots. thanks to those who commented and filled in the blanks. Jo Sung Mo Horan and Alex Park Yong Ha Jea and Gan Mi Yeon Jackie Chan Hwang Jung Min Chae Yeon Kim Dong Wan Kim Ah Joong Shin Hye Sung Son Ho Young Kim Tae Hee Han Hye Jin Jeon Hye Bin J Lim Sun Ye Wheesung Jang Nara Kim YunA and many more... We will be with you, hold our hands and stand up, stand up again, we anticipate seeing your smiles again.

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New 5.12.08 sichuan earthquake aftermath clips. Horrible to have this happen. Click here to see my compilation earthquake clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-Ql4twzpk8 aardbeving землетрясение в Китае terremoto en China terremoto na China 중국에 지진이 Erdbeben in China tremblement de terre en Chine 四川省汶川地震最新情况 زلزال فى الصي

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The Chinese Premier Jiabao Wen came to the disaster area of sichuan province which is the main earthquake disaster province in the mainland China. Thousands soliders and search parties have sent to the disaster area to help and save victims of this natural calamity

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If you would give a donation, please note: "for Wolong National Nature Reserve". Donation Account for Sichuan Province Earthquake Disaster Relief，Foreign-Currency Bank Account(in US Dollars)，Account Holder：Ministry of Civil Affairs，Account Number:00100252328091014，Bank Name:Head Office，Bank of China，Bank Address:No.1 Fuxingmennei Street，Xicheng District，Beijing Swift Code:BKCHCNBJ Hotline Numbers: 010-58123111/58123222/58123611/58123612/58123617 http://news.cctv.com/china/20080516/104446.shtml 中华慈善总会捐赠联系电话： 　　010-66083191，66083260，66055848，66083264（传真） 　　银行汇款: 　　人民币捐款帐户 　　开户单位：中华慈善总会 　　帐号：0200002809014450409 　　开户行：中国工商银行北京西四支行 　　外币捐款帐户 　　开户单位：中华慈善总会 　　帐号：00100914908091014 　　开户行：中国银行总行营业部[北京市复兴门内大街1号] 　　邮局汇款: 　　中华慈善总会地址： 　　北京市西城区二龙路甲33号新龙大厦 　　邮编：100032 　　网上捐赠： 　　中华慈善国际互联网救助中心www.usnow.org 　　中华慈善总会支付平台www.chinacharity.cn 　　现场捐赠： 　　北京市西城区二龙路甲33号新龙大厦701 　　中华慈善总会 　　2008年5月13日 http://finance.baidu.com/hongguan/guonei/2008-05-13/163704111190.html

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Chinese marionettes from Sichuan province of China

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An advertisement for fundraising for the terrible earthquake that struck china a few days ago. Please check out our facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=14028418465&ref=mf Since many live worldwide or are unable to visit our school at mentioned times, please go to the following sites to donate. http://www.worldvision.ca/give-a-gift/Pages/MajorEarthquakeRocksChina.aspx http://www.google.com/chinaearthquake/ http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=000043&tid=016

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Happen to be visiting Taipei 101 when the tremors from the earthquake in Sichuan was felt in Taipei..The damper is 660 ton in weight suspedend on the 92 floor to 87 floor..

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Here it is, I translated tonight's news into English for you to understand what happened today in SiChuan China concerning the destruction of the Earthquake. It was a 7.8 and back in the 70's there USED to be a city in GuangDong province but it was completely leveled by a 7.4! All communication with SiChuan is down right now it has been for 6 hours! Damn I was planning to go there on May 3rd for labor day vacation. I'm all the way down in Guangzhou and I even felt the tremor! My Chinese isn't so great but I think my translations are accurate. Click here to see my compilation earthquake clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-Ql4twzpk8 aardbeving землетрясение в Китае terremoto en China terremoto na China 중국에 지진이 Erdbeben in China tremblement de terre en Chine 四川省汶川地震最新情况 زلزال فى الصي

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Good luck to China. http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_profile_ChinaEarthquake.html China praises world's quake aid The final death toll is expected to reach at least 50,000 Chinese President Hu Jintao has voiced his gratitude for the international aid following Monday's massive earthquake. "I express heartfelt thanks to the foreign governments and international friends," Mr Hu was quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency. Offers of help in the relief effort from home and abroad have now surpassed $800m, Chinese officials say. The number of confirmed deaths of the quake in the south-western Sichuan province has now risen to 28,881. More than 10,600 people are believed to be still trapped, Xinhua said, citing regional officials. The final death toll following the 7.9-magnitude quake is expected to reach at least 50,000 people, Chinese officials estimate http://www.ifrc.org/

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地震灾区青少年儿童激励立志项目Sichuan Youth and Children Life Fulfillment Program 计划与执行 2万以上儿童与少年会因为数月受施舍而造成乞求与堕落的心智模式。 1． 使命 有效运用辅导课程、造就游戏、歌曲练习、励志电影、辅导人员身体力行来突破灾难、苦难的阴影。 全力支持每个参与者内在化立志人生使命与有力量的价值观，对愿景充满信心并采取积极行动。 形成可持续追踪衡量灾区儿童身心发展，确保2万以上儿童与少年不会因为数月受施舍而造成乞求与堕落的心智模式。 China Sichuan Youth and Children Life Fulfillment Program Singapore Facilitator: Daniel Ng Found living in all kind of government organized camp sites, are more than 20,000 kids age from 3 to 17 are now receiving daily food and sometime gifts from charities. No lessons, no work for them to do. Some parents died, many left alone because the adults need to find jobs or return to the town to see what to salvage and rebuilt the house. These kids are turning in to beggars mind sets. The Life Fulfullment Program Mission Facilitation Sessions, Point Maker Games, Singing Sessions， Inspirational Movies, and the leadership by examples to create and internalize personal mission/values for participating. Kids will find strength to face challenges with empowering self questionings. The 1st who 50 kids went through the 4 day program found positive changes, major breakthrough from the disastrous mindset they had. Aim to have 20,000 or more kids to complete this life fulfillment program, The Sichuan Singapore Kids Kingdom. Currently, in the cities of Guangyuan, and Du jiang yua, there are centers established and continue to mange by volunteers from churches and youth from the center. Will we be able to find more volunteers good in singing, Music and gifted in leading prayer from Singapore? A presentable with DVD can be arranged to church meeting. Blessing!

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Performers: Jackie Chan 成龍 ジャッキー・チェン + alan 阿蘭達瓦卓瑪 アラン Judy Ongg 翁倩玉 ジュディ・オング Sandy Lam 林憶蓮 サンディ・ラム Aaron Kwok 郭富城 アーロン・クオック Ekin Cheng 鄭伊健 イーキン・チェン w-inds ウィンズ (Ryohei Chiba 千葉涼平, Keita Tachibana 橘慶太, Ryuichi Ogata 緒方龍一) and many others not featured in the video. Thanks to all the artists

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Sichuan earthquake and the heroic people. 四川地震中的英雄. The people, the army, the government and foreign aid groups all acted heroically in helping the victims of the earthquake.

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From the Sichuan Opera in Chengdu, China For me this was the best act, hands down, err, up, err, shadows

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May 12, 2008 CHENGDU, China -- A strong earthquake hits China and killed nearly 19,000 people in Sichuan provinces on Monday. About 900 students were trapped under the rubble of their school and caused a toxic chemical leak, state media reported. The quake hit about 60 miles northwest of Chengdu, a city of about 3.75 million in the middle of the afternoon when classrooms and office towers were full. When it hit shortly before 2:30 p.m., the quake rumbled for nearly three minutes driving people into the streets in panic. The 7.9-magnitude earthquake devastated a hilly region of small cities and towns in central China. 200 others were killed in three other provinces and the mega-city of Chongqing. News report that 80 percent of the buildings had collapsed in Sichuan province's Beichuan county after the quake, raising fears that the overall death toll could increase sharply. State media said a chemical plant in Shifang city had cratered, burying hundreds of people and spilling more than 80 tons of toxic liquid ammonia from the site. The earthquake sent thousands of people rushing out of buildings and into the streets hundreds of miles away in Beijing and Shanghai. The temblor was felt as far away as Vietnam and Thailand. It posed a challenge to a government already grappling with discontent over high inflation and a widespread uprising among Tibetans in western China while trying to prepare for the Beijing Olympics this August. US President George W. Bush on Monday offered his condolences to China over a devastating earthquake that killed thousands of people and said the United States "stands ready to help. My thoughts and prayers to all of the injured, fatalities and their families.

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Footage taken from the SiChuan earthquake that happened today at 2:30pm May 12th 2008 Click here to see my compilation earthquake clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-Ql4twzpk8 aardbeving землетрясение в Китае terremoto en China terremoto na China 중국에 지진이 Erdbeben in China tremblement de terre en Chine 四川省汶川地震最新情况 زلزال فى الصي

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These clouds seemed to be glowing or somewhat luminous and seemed to resemble some characteristics of the Auroras. An earthquake light is an unusual luminous aerial phenomenon, similar in appearance to the aurora borealis, that allegedly appears in the sky at or near areas of tectonic stress, seismic activity or volcanic eruptions. Scientific evidence for the presence of lights is sketchy, given that there are few references documenting the phenomenon. The lights are most evident in the middle period of an earthquake, although there are reports of lights that occurred after or even before the earthquake, as in the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. They usually have shapes similar to those of the auroras with white to bluish hue, but occasionally they have been reported to have a wider color spectrum. The luminosity is typically visible for several seconds, but there have been cases in which they lasted tens of minutes. In the 1930 Idu earthquake, lights were reported up to 70 miles from the epicentre.[1], although most lights are not so far away. There have also been cases in which electromagnetic waves caused by the earthquake interfered with radio transmissions, such as during the Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960. Distinguishing earthquake lights from other transient optical phenomena can be difficult during the chaos of a tremor. For example, a bluish-white flashes that are accompanied by loud bangs or hissing during an earthquake are more likely the result of electrical arcing in power lines or transformers.

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