Friday, August 17, 2007

Peruvian Earthquake

Patty and I have received quite a few inquiries as to the safety of her family with the recent 8.0 Earthquake south of Lima. I am happy to report that she has spoken to them and everyone is fine. Her father said that the ground was moving "like a worm" for nearly two minutes in Lima. How that is possible without severe damage I just don't know.

This disaster is especially devastating to the small towns of Pisco and Chincha with the total dead currently over 500. Remember, this is a very poor country where there are minimal social services and insurance is not even a consideration.

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