Powerful Earthquake Near Mount Everest
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Watch as this surveillance camera captures the shaking of the earth.
Nearby objects like this ceiling fan swayed uncontrollably.
They were signs of a powerful earthquake that struck Tibet this week.
Estimated between 6.8 and 7.1 magnitude,
its effects were devastating.
Witnesses shared footage of rubble-strewn streets of a city in the Himalayas region, known as the gateway to Mount Everest.
Building materials are scattered everywhere,
and a car was crushed by falling debris.
First responders from Tibet Fire and Rescue raced to find survivors among collapsed buildings.
They could be seen moving one quake victim onto a stretcher.
China's state-run television reported at least 120 deaths
and over 180 injuries from the quake.
A number of aftershocks, some as powerful as 3.0, were felt in the aftermath.
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