Tag: School Collapse

2008 2008 Sichuan earthquake

A Decade Later, Wenchuan Parents Still Seek Answers

On May 12, 2008, a devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit Wenchuan, Sichuan and the surrounding mountainous region, killing more than 70,000 and leaving five million homeless. A disproportionate number of those killed were children whose schools collapsed around them. As the 10th anniversary approaches, the government has launched a “Thanksgiving Day” campaign focusing on official rescue and recovery efforts, while many of the families have not received