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Peru earthquake update 6

The full extent of last week's earthquake in Peru is still coming to light. At 8 points on the Richter scale, it was massive and has caused major damage to homes, churches, and critical infrastructure, such as roads, water supplies and sewage systems.

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© La República, 2007

In the community of "El Bosque" in Pisco, a group of children requesting for help after the earthquake.

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© La República, 2007

Boy being attended in one of the tents installed by the Ministry of Health.

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© La República, 2007

A group of children with their mothers at night in the main square of Ica.

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© REUTERS, 2007

Earthquake survivor Wilmer looks at the debris on a street in Pisco, August 19, 2007. Desperate survivors packed up on Saturday and fled Peruvian towns demolished three days earlier by a massive earthquake.

Peru's earthquake has left hundreds dead and thousands homeless. In the Andean winter, time is of the essence. DONATE NOW to support UNICEF's emergency relief efforts and ongoing work for the children on Peru.

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Posted by UNICEF USA on August 21, 2007 2:49 PM |

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Comments (1)

Kelsie Jackson:

Thanks for the pictures--very shocking and sad. I am deeply saddened that my government did not see fit to render greater aid when it's so obviously needed. Godspeed to UNICEF in Peru, and around the world.

Posted by Kelsie Jackson | August 21, 2007 6:40 PM

Posted on August 21, 2007 18:40

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