Quake lakes closely monitored
By Wu Jiao | China Daily | Updated: 2008-05-23 07:24
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A quake lake, which was formed when landslides blocked the Peijiang River, has submerged fields and houses in Pingwu county, Sichuan province. Xinhua |
Steps have been taken to reduce the risks of "quake lakes" - formed by landslides that blocked rivers - before the rainy season starts or further aftershocks, officials said yesterday.
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