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- 1,270 deaths with 474 people still missing in the devastating landslide in Zhouqu, China
1,270 deaths with 474 people still missing in the devastating landslide in Zhouqu, China
By http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ on 20 Aug 2010
Tucked between the steep slopes of the Min Shan and the Bailong River in northwest China, the city of Zhouqu has a picturesque location. However, the intimidating natural beauty also carries a risk. On August 8, 2010, unusually intense monsoon rains triggered devastating landslides and floods that buried a densely populated area in the center of the city. As of August 17, China’s official news agency reported 1,270 deaths with 474 people still missing.
