Massive landslide hits Sichuan Province, China
Featured image: Massive landslide hits Sichuan Province, China on May 5, 2018. Credit: CCTV
A massive landslide buried a road section in Mabian Yi Autonomous County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on May 5, 2018, terrifying the people who witnessed the disaster.
Soil and boulders estimated over 50 000 cubic meters (1.7 million ft3) in volume cut off a nearby road and partially blocked a nearby river.
No casualties or injuries were reported.
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