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2. Fortunately most of that area is jungle

Sun May 26, 2019, 05:50 AM

May 2019

People live in simple huts. Waiting to hear reports from the bigger cities where concrete block structures are common.

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Peru earthquake: Huge 8.0 magnitude earthquake hits central Peru [View all] Richard D May 2019 OP

That is going to leave a mark. Lochloosa May 2019 #1

Fortunately most of that area is jungle Richard D May 2019 #2

People in the jungle matter too. milestogo May 2019 #3

The post you replied to does not imply in the slightest that they don't matter Bernardo de La Paz May 2019 #4

Falling trees on fragil huts vs concret.... Maxheader May 2019 #5

Of course, not what I meant. Richard D May 2019 #6

Just checked. Richard D May 2019 #7

It will be very difficult for aid to reach people in such areas. milestogo May 2019 #8

Jungle people are resourceful Richard D May 2019 #10

Obviously, meadowlander May 2019 #16

Pray for Peru. Power 2 the People May 2019 #9

Vibes to the people of Peru. applegrove May 2019 #12

well, luckily the depth of the quake was 68 miles IcyPeas May 2019 #13

The only 8 point or above earthquakes locks May 2019 #14

Depends how you crunch the numbers.... Brother Buzz May 2019 #15