Search2008 Sichuan Earthquake
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About the Earthquake
- The main earthquake occurred on May 12, 2008, at 2:28pm, measuring 7.8 on the Richter Scale.
- It was centered 50 miles northwest of Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan Province, but tremors were felt throughout the country.
- According to Chinese state officials, the quake caused 69,181 known deaths including 68,636 in Sichuan province.
- Another 18,498 people are listed as missing, and 374,171 injured.
- Estimated total damages exceed US $20 billion.
About the Video
All of these pictures were taken in the Shanghai Art Museum on June 7, 2008.
The main exhibit on the first floor of the museum was a collection of large photographs taken immediately after the earthquake. The striking photos showed just how large the extent of the damage caused was.
Upstairs, pictures hand-drawn by children were displayed on the walls, all showing the aftermath of the earthquakes through the children's eyes.
Donations:
- Creighton students were able to deliver over US $3,000 of first-aid supplies, tents, blankets, food, and other relief supplies in addition to over US $2,200 cash. These donations were handed, in person, to the Vice-President of China's Soong Ching-Ling Foundation, Tang Wensheng.
- Donations were also distributed to representatives from Renmin and Peking Universities in Beijing.
- More information about this can be found here
This video was created by Creighton student Andrew Trapp.