The Crystal Earth for Saturday, October 8, 2005

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Saturday, October 8, 2005

The Toll Of the Earthquake Is Far Worse Than First Imagined

Pakistani officials have just announced that some 18,000 people have perished on the Pakistan side of the border hit by the 7.6 mignitude earthquake that shook the Kashmir region today. Indian officials have yet to announce an official estimate, but, given the heavy toll in Pakistan, it does not... Sign in to see full entry.

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If The Great Tsunami Tragedy Wasn't Bad Enough...

An earthquake registering 7.6 magnitude shook the Pakistan-India border today, killing more than 1700 people. An update on AOL stated that the bodies of 250 young girls were found crushed in their school in Pakistan. The shockwaves were felt as far away as Afghanistan and Bangladesh. What a terrible... Sign in to see full entry.

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