Strong Earthquake Strikes China\u2013Myanmar Border<\/p>\n
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the China\u2013Myanmar border early Monday,<\/p>\n
shaking homes and cities across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n
Seismologists called it \u201cone of the most forceful quakes the region has endured in recent decades.\u201d<\/p>\n
Widespread Destruction<\/p>\n
According to the USGS, the quake\u2019s shallow depth of about 10 kilometers intensified its impact.<\/p>\n
Buildings swayed from southern China to northern Thailand,<\/p>\n
and villages near the epicenter suffered collapsed walls and power outages.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt felt like a rolling wave,\u201d said one witness, as residents fled into the streets in fear.
\nCasualties and Chaos<\/p>\n
Officials report dozens dead and hundreds injured, with hospitals overwhelmed and<\/p>\n
rescue workers racing to find survivors. Landslides and damaged roads have slowed relief efforts.<\/p>\n
Rescue Efforts Continue<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery second counts,\u201d said Dr. Li Wei, a disaster coordinator in Yunnan.<\/p>\n
Teams with sniffer dogs and heavy machinery continue searching, as families wait anxiously for news.
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