Summary
After the big shake, more than two hundred smaller tremors kept happening.
Many homes and bridges were damaged, and dozens of people were hurt.
Key Points
5 points1
The main quake was very strong, measured as 7.7 on the scale.
2
Over 200 aftershocks followed, but they got weaker over time.
3
Around 900 homes and 14 bridges were damaged.
4
The government declared a national emergency and set aside up to $100 million for help.
5
The United States promised $5 million and sent a team to assist.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsmagnitude
how strong the earthquake is
aftershocks
smaller tremors that happen after the main shake
infrastructure
things like roads, bridges, and buildings
emergency
a special situation when quick help is needed
relief
help and supplies for people who are hurt or have lost homes
assessment
checking how much damage there is
fiscal deficit
when a government spends more money than it earns
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