Friday 9 January 2009

Death toll rises in Costa Rica

At least 14 people are now known to have been killed in Costa Rica by a powerful earthquake which struck on Thursday, officials say.
The magnitude 6.1 tremor devastated the Poas Volcano National Park north of the capital San Jose, triggering landslides blocking roads and damaging buildings.
Red Cross officials said 10 of the victims were buried by a landslide at the popular La Paz waterfall.
Rescue workers fear more victims will be found as relief operations widen.

To read more click on this link - Costa Rica earthquake

To watch a video of the quake click on the link.



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