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May 19, 2008

Earthquake in China Disrupts Chemical Output, Slows Logistics

Alex Scott and Ian Young

The devastating earthquake that struck Sichuan Province, southwestern China, on May 12 destroyed several chemical plants and disrupted chemical production and transportation throughout the region. The first earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, was...

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