Earthquakes in Tibet: A Man-made Disaster, Not Natural Calamities

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Earthquakes in Tibet: A Man-made Disaster, Not Natural Calamities

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Scientists say human activities, including mining and massive dam building, cause earthquakes in Tibet, compounding the impact on billions of people downstream.

-by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya

recent earthquake has suddenly brought Tibet back to the media’s attention after a long hiatus of Chinese shutdown and information blockade. The quake claimed many lives, although official reports say 126 only. However, the real figure is estimated much higher. The disaster displaced around 45,000 people with many still missing.

This earthquake is a clear message to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership and to the international community about what ...

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