Source: CCTV.com
05-07-2009 09:26
Special Report: One Year after 5.12 QuakeThe “5.12” earthquake generated over 100 quake lakes in Sichuan alone, of these Tangjiashan quake lake in Beichuan County is the most well-known. Its 320 million cubic meters of water submerged numerous towns in the upper reaches, threatening 500,000 residents downstream and caused the city of Mianyang to become deserted.
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Yuli Township, once completely submerged due to flooding, reemerged as the water level of Tangjiashan quake lake receded. |
Have the submerged villages and towns in the upper reaches emerged out of the water? Have people started a new life? Our reporter drove to Tangjiashan quake lake on May 5 in order to find out the answers.