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Quake Lowers Zipingku Reservoir
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Published June 7, 2008
his true-color image, captured by Taiwan’s Formosat satellite on June 4, 2008, reveals changes to Zipingku Reservoir behind the dam in the wake of the 7.9-magnitude earthquake of May 12, 2008.
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Earthquake Near Chengdu, China
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Published June 6, 2008
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Town of Chaiten
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Published May 31, 2008
In May 2008, the 4,000 residents of the fishing town of Chaitén were evacuated after the eruption of Chaitén Volcano 10 kilometers (5.4 miles) to the northeast. In addition to the threat of ashfall or an explosive eruption, the town is being flooded as ash and debris from the volcano choke the surrounding rivers.
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Published May 20, 2008
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