Should extra-large bridges be built in geologically unstable areas? Basic Common Sense would like to know.
Since the beginning of this year, three megabridges have collapsed in China
Aftershock from 2008 Wenchuan quake hits Sichuan
(December 4, 2012) Experts say the tremor that jolted Sichuan Province last weekend is an aftershock of the killer quake that struck the province in 2008, linked to the Zipingpu Dam.
Sichuan drought could pull plug in Chengdu
(March 31, 2006) The extreme lack of water, due to a drought in Sichuan province, has seriously affected the ability to generate power. The province has prepared its last remaining backup coal-fueled generator as the power grid strains to supply electricity.
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