Earthquake in Peru: 5 people die
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An earthquake happens in Peru on Saturday evening. The ground shakes very hard. It happens in the region Junin. The region is in the mountains. At least 5 people die. More than 20 people have injuries. Many houses consist of clay. These houses fall down. 48 houses are broken now. About 300 people have no home. They sleep in tents now. Helpers search under the stones for people. Peru lies at the Pacific fire ring. Earthquakes happen there very often. The president Keiko Fujimori sends words of comfort.
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Definitions
- Andes
- This is a very long and high mountain range in South America.
- Pacific fire ring
- An area at the edge of the Pacific Ocean with many volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
People
- Keiko Fujimori
- She is the president of Peru.
Locations
- Peru
- A country in the west of South America.
- Junin
- A region in the mountains of Peru.
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