Experts: More Aftershocks Possible in Xinjiang

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Experts: More Aftershocks Possible in Xinjiang

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Chinese seismological experts warned that the area surrounding the epicenter of Monday's earthquake in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region could experience further aftershocks measuring five or six on the Richter scale.

Du Wei, an expert with the China Seismological Bureau, called on the government of Xinjiang to work out a comprehensive disaster relief plan and to provide technical guidance for local residents. He advised local residents to rebuild their homes with earthquake-resistant materials.

Du cited the poor quality of most residential buildings as the main cause for the high death toll.

According to statistics from the China Seismological Bureau, more than 1,000 aftershocks have shaken Jiashi and Bachu counties in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since Monday morning's massive earthquake. Two of the tremors measured five degrees on the Richter scale.

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