Saturday, February 09, 2008

February 2008 Earthquake, Democratic Republic of Congo - John Seach

Update on February 3 earthquake under Tshibinda Volcano, in Democratic Republic of Congo.
There have been 7 confirmed deaths, 447 injured persons, and 58 persons are still in hospital in Bukavu. A total of 250 buildings were destroyed in Kabare, Walungu, Kalehe, Idjwi territories, and damage to 56 health facilities. Volcanologists are preparing a risk assessment of the volcano.
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