7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Parts of Myanmar

A magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar in the afternoon of March 28.  The earthquake devastated Mandalay, Sagaing, and Shan State and was felt as far away as Bangkok -- 600 miles away, where a 30 story building under construction collapsed.

The damage to the Inle Lake region of Southern Shan State was significant, with many deaths.  Due to poor communications,...