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Tag: disasters

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Sany sends equipment, rescue teams to Chinese earthquake recovery efforts
In response to a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated the Lushan County area of Sichuan Province, China on April 20th, construction equipment manufacturers that calls the country home has sent both equipment and people to aid in the recovery efforts. Sany sent in 10 excavators, 8 truck cranes and 25 vehicles along with five rescue teams. The quake killed […]
April 30, 2013
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Study swings cargo containers to build stronger structures for tsunamis
During a tsunami, water isn’t the only problem structures in its wake face. There’s also the debris being carried by the massive waves. One such piece of debris that has proved especially problematic are cargo containers that, when fully loaded, weigh in at 60,000 pounds, reports Science Daily. “These shipping containers are surprisingly ubiquitous,” Ronald […]
February 11, 2013
Ruin of houses after hit by the tsunami in Aceh Indonesia.
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