A 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck China’s northwestern Gansu province late Monday, killing more than 100 people and injuring hundreds, occurred in an area prone to earthquakes on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

High-profile Chinese geologist and environmentalist, Fan Xiao, takes a closer look at the Monday quake and its ramifications for a seismically vulnerable region in need of stronger infrastructure and more resources to minimize loss of life and property in the advent of disaster.

The full report by Fan Xiao is available to read and download below.

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Earthquake in Northwestern China Kills More Than 100 People