Thursday, August 16, 2007
There are several reports on the earthquake that rumbled through Peru last night. The epicenter was apparently around Pisco, Ica. Early indications are that it was around 8.0 on the Richter scale and that hundreds have died, thousands left homeless.
McClatchy reporter Tyler Bridges has several reports and seems to be among the first international journalists in Pisco. A version of his first story (they are chronologically ordered from earliest to latest below) was posted no later than 9:10pm EST. The reports include:
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McClatchy reporter Tyler Bridges has several reports and seems to be among the first international journalists in Pisco. A version of his first story (they are chronologically ordered from earliest to latest below) was posted no later than 9:10pm EST. The reports include:
- 'Major Quake Hits Peru' (Miami Herald, Tyler Bridges)
- 'Quake Strikes Peru; At Least 17 Dead' (Miami Herald, Tyler Bridges, Lima)
- 'Misery, Death Toll Mount as Peru Takes Stock After Quake' (McClatchy Newspapers, Tyler Bridges, Pisco)
- 'Peru Pleads for Aid After Quake Kills Hundreds' (Miami Herald, Tyler Bridges, Pisco)
- White House Reponds to Peru Quake: The earthquake in Peru was included in the White House 'press gaggle' from Crawford, Texas where the USA President's spokesman, Gordon Johndroe, said, "The President had his normal briefings this morning. In addition to his intelligence briefing, he was also briefed on the earthquake in Peru. The President and Mrs. Bush offer their condolences to the people of Peru, and especially to those who have lost a loved one because of this natural disaster."
- Oxford Analytica has a short paragraph suggesting that the earthquake could affect Peru's trade.
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