Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake hits Guatemala kills dozens; tremors reach Mexico City

Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 07:02 UTC

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A powerful earthquake off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Wednesday sent debris crashing down onto cars, collapsed roads and killed dozens in the Central American nation, officials said. Read full article

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ProRG_American
A sad reminder of the potential for disaster in the Pacific Rim.
Nov 08th, 2012 - 05:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
I was in Guatemala for an extended period earlier this year. The volcanoes were very active and we had a few earthquakes - enough to jolt me awake but not really cause any damage. I have been busy emailing people there to check they are OK.

Very sad.
Nov 08th, 2012 - 06:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
To many earthquakes, and possibly not enough international help,

We need national emergency services, [international rescue]
Big enough and very well equipped to deal with these emergences,

Perhaps the disused aircraft carriers could be converted to international rescue ships, equipped with the latest technology to help ..

Just a thought.
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Nov 08th, 2012 - 08:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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British_Kirchnerist
Tragic, my thoughts are with the victims
Nov 09th, 2012 - 01:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Marcos Alejandro
2 ElaineB
Can you find Guatemala on a map?
Nov 09th, 2012 - 04:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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