A landslide occurred in China on October 4th. The landslide was a result of an earthquake and flood that occurred a month ago.
The landslide buried a primary school, trapping 18 students and one adult. The people are thought to still be trapped inside. This disaster was entirely preventable if the school was located at a more secure location.
There is an estimated $160 million in damages from the earthquake, flooding and the landslide.
The article didn't mention the rescue methods being used to rescue the people in the school but I'm hope that it is a first priority.
The article also mentioned that the school was only in session because they were making up from school due to delayed when the earthquake hit. If natural disasters are that common, it seems there should be better security methods in place or schools located in better areas!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/04/china-landslide-buries-primary-school
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