05.18.08
The Earthquake was an 8.0
Sina.com is now reporting that the Wenchuan, Sichuan earthquake measured 8.0 on the Richter Scale. No wonder they could feel it in Beijing and Thailand. The China State Council has ordered that from May 19-21 all flags be flown at half mast.
SHTig Update at11:45pm PRC time (5.18): CNN is reporting on the 3 days of mourning that will begin in China tomorrow. CCTV1 has reported that when the mourning period begins at 2:28pm (1 week after the earthquake), everyone should observe 3 minutes of silence. People should stop work, classes should stop, traffic should stop. This is an interesting time to be in China and observe the country’s response to the calamity. 加油中国!
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