Wednesday 7 March 2007

Indonesian Earthquake



Yesterday an Earthquake hit Indonesia killing at least 70 people. Figures of those dead are variable and there are still reports of some still trapped under the rubble.
The aid efforts haven't reached there until today. The Indonesian Government and the Red Cross have sent cooking oil, rice, tents, medicine and drinking water. This is a good example of short term emergency aid. Many are worried that they won't get long term aid to help rebuild their homes.
If you want to revise why earthquakes happen click here to remind yourself. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4126809.stm