A collection of stories tagged 'earthquake' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:45:37 EST The volcanic system that powers the geysers, mudpots and steam vents at Yellowstone National Park has pounded the ground more than than 400 times in the last eight days. The quakes have scientists scratching their heads while sleep-deprived park rangers wish it would stop. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/61615 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98981519&ft=1&f=1007 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:57:00 EST Residents of a village in Sichuan province are building new lives amid the rubble of the massive earthquake that struck in May. A government plan to boost tourism means that for some, these new lives will be based on a new ethnicity. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/61188 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98681734&ft=1&f=1001 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:06:00 EST A court in southwest China has rejected a lawsuit brought by the parents of schoolchildren who died in the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan province. The suit alleged corruption and negligence in the collapse of a school where 129 children died. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/61102 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98657422&ft=1&f=1001 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST Since a massive earthquake struck China's Sichuan province, visitors have descended on the area to pay their respects — and to take photos of the wreckage. Some decry this "earthquake tourism," while others say it provides a way forward for survivors. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/61072 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98518404&ft=1&f=1001 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:55:00 EST University of Nevada at Reno researchers just built a brand-new bridge — then promptly tried to knock it down by simulating an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. They hope the new seismic designs will survive quakes and other natural disasters well enough to allow emergency vehicles to get across, if not full traffic loads. From Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, Ben Adler reports. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/60847 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98450427&ft=1&f=1006 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST The collapse of the housing market is often described with the language of a natural disaster: tsunami, hurricane or earthquake. In Las Vegas, foreclosures run seven times the national average. A visit there reveals just how right on the natural disaster analogy is. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/60705 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98335073&ft=1&f=1012 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST Researchers have spent the past four years poring over data from the Indian Ocean trying to find out if and when more giant quakes like the one that created the 2004 tsunami are likely. New techniques now suggest they are, within the next few decades. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/60514 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98144351&ft=1&f=1001 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:13:00 EST The U.S. Geological Survey is holding a state-wide earthquake drill Thursday to raise awareness about emergency preparedness. USGS earthquake expert Lucy Jones discusses what California would look like if a 7.8. quake actually hit. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/58935 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96909288&ft=1&f=1007 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST As the physical reminders of the massive earthquake that killed thousands of school children are swept away, Chinese officials are waging a campaign to tamp down on potential unrest among survivors and bereaved parents. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/53259 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92953627&ft=1&f=1001 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:14:00 EDT The Chinese government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May 12 earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/53013 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92759794&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:56:00 EDT The Chinese Government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/53000 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92747427&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:28:00 EDT Two months after a massive earthquake struck China, a panda research base is struggling with major losses in revenues caused by a slowdown in tourism following the disaster. A new book about a panda named Jingjing is being launched to help raise money for the center. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/52764 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92590368&ft=1&f=1006 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:03:00 EDT A teacher in China is chastised for writing a blog post about fleeing his classroom during the massive May earthquake. Fan Meizhong says he was later fired for "speaking improperly" about the event. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/52629 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92517549&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:09:00 EDT Nearly two months after the earthquake in China, survivors are facing long-term psychological damage. These include post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression and marital problems. Some Chinese care providers have invited American "crisis intervention" specialists to offer assistance. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/52279 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92329272&ft=1&f=1007 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT Tales of heroism and survival following the Sichuan earthquake last May inspired graphic artist Coco Wang to turn those stories into a comic book. Wang says that the images and the stories helped people outside of China understand more about the humanity of the Chinese people. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/52074 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92190780&ft=1&f=1008 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT Belief in the supernatural permeates the island of Chiloe, a remote spot where volcanoes rumble to life, earthquakes rock the foundations and tales of sea goddesses, warlocks and trolls abound. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/51769 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91931716&ft=1&f=1021 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:08:00 EDT Chinese human rights activist Huang Qi was taken into custody June 10. He had been critical of the government's handling of the Sichuan earthquake. John Kamm, founder and director of the Dui Hua Foundation, discusses Huang's case with Robert Siegel. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/51135 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91606623&ft=1&f=1001 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT Tibet has largely dropped off the Western radar since China's devastating earthquake last month. But the tragedy hasn't stopped the government from continuing its hard-line policies toward the Tibetan region. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/51024 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91544428&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT Nearly a month after an earthquake devastated southern China, the government is trying to build temporary housing for hundreds of thousands of people now living in tents. China is also trying to find work for the refugees, many of whose offices and workplaces collapsed in the earthquake. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/50673 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91327120&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT It's been nearly one month since China's devastating earthquake. The government is focusing on rebuilding. In Chengdu, the local economy had been supported by tourism, but the quake changed that. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/50639 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91303991&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT Kathleen Tierney, director of the University of Colorado at Boulder Natural Hazards Research Center, talks with Alex Chadwick about the challenges of planning flood evacuation in China, a region already crippled by an earthquake. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/50494 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91188657&ft=1&f=1001 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:17:00 EDT China's devastating earthquake in May left almost 70,000 dead and five million homeless. Thousands of the displaced people are now being evacuated again as rivers clogged with debris threaten to overflow. One such camp is on Peach Blossom Mountain near Jiangyou. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/50495 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91188654&ft=1&f=1001 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:13:00 EDT Civil, religious and social groups in China are helping meet the needs created by the devastating earthquake in Sichuan province. If such groups are empowered, what becomes of the government control China's leaders favor? http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/50324 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91087048&ft=1&f=1001 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT The massive earthquake that hit China earlier this month has spurred many civic groups into action, including animal lovers. Chen Yunlian, who runs an animal shelter, has saved more than 70 cats and dogs from the quake zone with the help of volunteers. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/50199 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91004757&ft=1&f=1001 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:02:00 EDT A Chinese investigator says the Juyuan Middle School in Sichuan province — which crumbled in the earthquake two weeks ago — was fatally weakened by poor design and materials. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/50203 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91007290&ft=1&f=1001 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT