A magnitude-7 earthquake struck northern Tibet on 22OCT, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and destroying hundreds of homes near the city of Nagqu. Rescue operations are underway as authorities deal with aftershocks, disrupted communications, suspended rail services and highway closures caused by rockfalls, with snow expected to complicate relief efforts.
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