Powerful Earthquake Strikes the Philippines
On Tuesday, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Bohol province in the central Philippines, tearing up roads, collapsing hundreds of structures -- including more than a dozen historic churches -- and claiming more than 140 lives. All but two of the 20 bridges on Bohol Island were destroyed, hampering rescue efforts. Residents have been warned to stay out of large buildings until their structural integrity can be checked. In the meantime, thousands are temporarily homeless.
An image of Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, in front of the collapsed centuries-old Our Lady of Light church in Loon, Bohol, a day after an earthquake hit central Philippines, on October 16, 2013.
A resident looks out from the window of his family's house that fell into a river after an earthquake, in Buenavista, Bohol, on October 16, 2013.
A view of a portion of a damaged highway in Getafe, Bohol, central Philippines, on October 16, 2013.
Earthquake damage on the historic Basilica Minore of Santo Nino de Cebu, in Cebu City, on October 15, 2013.
A collapsed building after an earthquake struck Cebu city, on October 15, 2013.
Rescuers use a car jack to retrieve a body pinned by debris in a fish market after an earthquake struck Cebu city, on October 15, 2013.
Residents stand outside a damaged building after an earthquake struck Cebu city, on October 15, 2013.
Damaged structures along the coast after an earthquake struck Bohol, central Philippines, on October 15, 2013.
A landslide, caused by Tuesday's 7.2-magnitude earthquake, seen from Cortes township, Bohol, on October 16, 2013.
A cross stands at the site of the collapsed St Michael Parish church in Clarin, Bohol a day after the earthquake, on October 16, 2013.
A view of the destroyed St Michael Parish church in Clarin, Bohol, on October 16, 2013.
Children emerge from their half-submerged home which was damaged by Tuesday's 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Cortes township, Bohol, on October 16, 2013.
Rescue members recover the body of a vendor killed after an earthquake hit Pasil market in Cebu City, on October 15, 2013.
Firefighters stand near destroyed vehicles covered with rubble after an earthquake struck Cebu city, on October 15, 2013.
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