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Friday, May 16, 2008 --- 68 days ago http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/16/1033971.aspx
 By Mark Mullen, NBC News Correspondent
SICHUAN PROVINCE, China – I moved to China from California, so earthquakes are unfortunately familiar. But even in California, the most populous state in the U.S., the epicenter of any quake is often located in a place where it doesn't seem to do much harm: in the woods or off the coast. Here in Sichuan province, I thought it was tragic that an epicenter located so far from a city center could be blamed for so many deaths – including 70 percent of the 10,000 residents in a town called Yingxiu. Why did this happen? And how were the town's survivors coping days later?
I'm curious to find out, so we set out for the town, located in the scenic mountains of Sichuan province that are the habitat of the giant panda. We know there will be challenges getting there. The town itself is in a fairly remote area to begin with; access has been blocked further by damaged roads and falling debris. With my GPS in hand and a knowledgeable local guide behind the wheel, we set out for Yingxiu, dodging road closures, convoys and landslides. As we move closer to our destination, it's remarkable to see the impact of this quake: not just damaged structures but also the countless people living street side in makeshift tents. They are everywhere.
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