China: Earthquake Lake Crisis
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Zhao Mu tried to show the disastrous effect of Tang Jia Shan earthquake lake on the downstream areas once the dam collapsed.
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Zhao Mu tried to show the disastrous effect of Tang Jia Shan earthquake lake on the downstream areas once the dam collapsed.
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