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A picture shows that the location of Wenchuan Country in southwestern China's Sichuan Province.

A picture shows that the location of Wenchuan Country in southwestern China's Sichuan Province.

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Location: Wenchuan, Sichuan Province

Date: May 12, 2008

Magnitude: 7.8 on Richter scale

An aerial view of Yingxiu, Wenchuan county, May 14, 2008, shows the township has been flattened.

An aerial view of Yingxiu, Wenchuan county, May 14, 2008, shows the township has been flattened.

(China.org.cn, cctv.com.cn, Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2008)

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