ANATOMY OF AN EARTHQUAKE DISASTER: 2013 SAGBAYAN, BOHOL EARTHQUAKE John Carlo Rollan B. deeper. [5], The city government of Davao City also pledged at least ₱3 million of cash assistance. [5] Previously, Bohol was also hit by an earthquake on 8 February 1990 that damaged several buildings and caused a tsunami. Earthquake and Endearments. [37] Electrical power was restored to all municipalities by November 23. Recently, a quake has hit a part of Bohol. The earthquake affected over 1.2 million people, 222 people died (195 in Bohol), 976 were injured and eight people missing. A building in Pasil Fish Port in Cebu City collapsed killing five people and injuring seven people. The maximum and average displacements, which were measured along the nearly continuous approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long ground rupture in Sitio Cumayot, Barangay Anonang, Inabanga, are around 5 and 2 metres (16.4 and 6.6 ft), respectively. Also, as of 12:00 noon Sunday, October 20, 2013, PHIVOLCS recorded 2,078 aftershocks, 39 of which were felt, from October 15 7.2 magnitude quake. Correct answers: 1, question: 1. the epicenter of the 2013 bohol earthquake is of sagbayan town in bohol province A. northeast B. northwest C. southeastD. Using money provided by the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), WHO deployed staff and resources to assess the damage on the health system, and to determine the nature and level of assistance needed. [64] On October 25, the United Nations called to the international community to raise a $46.8 million of aid to the quake affected areas. The 2013 Bohol earthquake occurred on October 15 at Template:Tooltip in Bohol, an island province located in Central Visayas, Philippines. [5], A building at the Tagbilaran Port Terminal and a ceiling of the second floor and the airport tower of Tagbilaran Airport in Tagbilaran collapsed. A devastating earthquake struck Bohol, Philip- pines, on 15 October 2013. The immediate health priority was to restore services for the affected communities. Food supply was also disrupted with many markets unable to operate a week after the quake. The earthquake originated at 12 km depth from an unmapped reverse fault, which mani- fested on the surface for several kilometers and with maxi- mum vertical displacement of 3 Energy services in the province were also cut off. The 7.2 magnitude earthquake on 15 October 2013 was the strongest to hit the Philippines' Bohol island province in nearly 25 years, and occurred on a previously unknown fault line. At 06:52 am, March 30, 2020, Valencia was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2. Oct 15, 2013 - Explore Cherilyn McCurdy's board "Earthquake in the Philippines", followed by 285 people on Pinterest. This is a mystery no longer and now, you will know the whereabouts of the lost isles of gold. [53][60] SRC volunteers also assisted surgeons conducting surgical operations in Tagbilaran City. The Armed Forces of the Philippines coordinated with local governments and provincial disaster management units for updates on the situation and for damage assessments. Several aftershocks were felt after the earthquake. The Sagbayan town was the epicenter of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol province in 2013. Avigail Olarte and Lala Olarte (October 15, 2013). To me it was a violent shake. The epicenter of the tremor was located at a depth of 20 km around Bohol island, to the north of Mindanao island, the US Geological Survey reports. [1] The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at Mw 7.2, with epicenter Template:Convert S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was Template:Convert. [70], The rubble of the Church of Our Lady of Light in, Postponement of 2013 barangay elections in Bohol, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. 7.2 earthquake - 2km S of Nueva Vida Sur, Philippines on Tuesday, 15 October 2013 Major magnitude 7.1 earthquake - 10.9 km southeast of Tibigan, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines, on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 08:12:32 [9] But according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the 7.2 earthquake may have been caused by a previously undiscovered fault transecting Bohol running ENE-WSW parallel to the island's northwest coast. [67][68] A benefit concert called #BangonSugBohol was also held in Cebu. However, after innumerable aftershocks and following its pattern, volcanologists began to consider another theory that there is another fault in Bohol that has yet to be discovered. After a year, positive signs of recovery thrived for Bohol Island amid rehabilitation efforts. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance has also delivered relief supplies to Bohol. According to official reports by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 222 were reported dead, 8 were missing, and 976 people were injured. Bohol earthquake october 2013. Bohol and Cebu took the brunt of the . [5], In Negros Occidental, several private buildings incurred damage. [4], It was the deadliest earthquake in the Philippines in 23 years since the 1990 Luzon earthquake. [69] Different local religious, civic, and humanitarian groups also conducted relief operations in Bohol. The elections in the province was rescheduled on 25 November and synchronized with the affected barangays of Zamboanga City, which was affected by the armed conflict against the Moro National Liberation Front on 9 to 28 September 2013. [36], As a result of Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the province of Bohol suffered another round of power outages since the main source of electricity comes from a power plant in Leyte. [7] On 15 October 2013, Bohol was devastated by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The mapped surface of NBF is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) long from barangay New Anonang in Buenavista to barangay Napo in Inabanga and generally trends 40 degrees northeast and dips at 50 degrees southeast. [32] By October 17, all operations of seaports in Bohol and Cebu were back to normal. The epicenter was traced in at Carmen town in Bohol. Elias O. Baquero, Gerome M. Dalipe and Katlene O. Cacho (October 16, 2013). I pray for the safety of my relatives and fellow boholanos due to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake.. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the epicenter was recorded at 2 kilometers south of Carmen, Bohol and was tectonic in origin at 8:12 am. Epicenter is projected at Carmen Town in Bohol, where you can find the Chocolate Hills. Bohol, the epicenter. At least 93 people are reported to have been killed after a magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit the central Philippines. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at M w 7.2, with epicenter 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). [49] Philippine Red Cross (PRC) donated relief operations, and deployed volunteers and rescue teams to the depressed areas. CEDIM Forensic Disaster Analysis Group & CATDAT and Earthquake-Report.com Philippines (Bohol) Earthquake - Report #6 02.11.2013 - Situation Report No. Below are the latest updates as we gather information from various sources - Strongest aftershock, Search and . The October 15,2013 earthquake shook the grown for close to a minute. The epicenter of the 2013 earthquake was initially thought to be the East Bohol fault (southeast of Carmen, Bohol). [17], PHIVOLCS reported that the North Bohol Fault (NBF), which generated the Mw 7.2 earthquake, is a northeast–southwest trending reverse fault along the western sector of Bohol island. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. [39], As a result of Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the province of Bohol suffered another round of power outages since the main source of electricity comes from a power plant in Leyte. [5] The intensity of the earthquake at the epicenter was recorded at M w 7.2, located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) SW of Sagbayan town, at a depth of 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). Also, a total of 1,255,128 people (the province's entire population) were affected by the quake. In Iloilo, the administration office of Iloilo Airport was slightly damaged. The earthquake also felled national heritage, including ten centuries-old churches in Bohol and Cebu. This shallow seated tectonic earthquake with magnitude 6.8, struck the island of Bohol at 3:15 pm, caused panic to general public, damaged several houses and infrastructure and presented several geologic disturbances. Consequently, serious public health issues arose such as cases of diarrhea and water-borne diseases. Tourist Robert Michael Poole said he was riding a bike in Bohol, where 149 of the deaths occurred, when the earthquake . [clarification needed][32] Some 32 bridges, including many along the National Road, and 13 road sections were damaged and impassable, hampering aid efforts. [15], Displacement along the northeastern segment of the NBF in Inabanga is significantly larger in the northeast than in the southwest. The work in Bohol continues. It is the home province of Carlos P. Garcia, the eighth president of the Republic of the Philippines (1957-1961) who was born in Talibon, Bohol. . This handbook addresses three areas of concern for the museum administrator concerning the protection of historic buildings, monuments, and archaeological sites located in seismic areas. Canada, through Foreign Minister John Baird, also offered sympathies and stated that his country is ready to help the Philippines. As co-leads for the health cluster, the Philippine Department of Health and WHO Philippines coordinated the response of international and national organizations who came [5] The intensity of the earthquake at the epicenter was recorded at M w 7.2, located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) SW of Sagbayan town, at a depth of 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). . In this barangay, surface rupture trends 40 degrees northeast. In the northeast, the displacement is mostly 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) and reaches a maximum of 5 metres (16 ft), while in the southwest, the displacement is mostly less than 1 metre (3 ft 3 in). [18], Aftershocks continued to rattle Bohol Island and Cebu for several months. 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[40] Electrical power was restored to all municipalities by November 23. The interior is cooler than the coast. Different local and foreign companies also donated different relief items. Several aftershocks were felt after the earthquake. [55] The government of Taiwan has provided funds worth $100,000. The epicenter of the tremor was located at a depth of 20 km around Bohol island, to the north of Mindanao island, the US Geological Survey reports. [38], On October 16, 2013, the provincial government of Bohol asked to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the postponement of the barangay elections after the province was heavily devastated by the quake. Found inside – Page 2437Earthquake epicenter distribution map (left) and tectonic map of the ... 2012 1994 1995 1996 1999 2013 Bohol Panay Island Luzon Mindoro Samar Bohol Agusan ... According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the . A devastating earthquake struck Bohol, Philip- pines, on 15 October 2013. D . [16], The longest, continuous individual trace mapped by the team is approximately Template:Convert in Anonang. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Postponement of 2013 barangay elections in Bohol, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Department of Social Welfare and Development. This time we feared. [4], The city government of Davao City also pledged at least ₱3 million of cash assistance. Earthquake‐induced Landslides The magnitude 7.2 earthquake on 15 October 2013 main shock, triggered shallow landslides that can be observed on the steep natural slopes of the famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at M w 7.2, with epicenter 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). southwest 2. numerous aftershocks were regarded days after the october 15th quake in sagbayan, bohol. 222 were reported dead, 8 were missing . The Bohol earthquake 2013 which occurred on October 15, 2013 at 00:12 (UTC) had its epicenter located just 5 km E of Balilihan, Philippines. Tremors were also felt in Cebu, Negros Occidental . A Boholano's View by Jose "Pepe" Abueva. [15] Included in the aftershocks are the 5.3 magnitude tremor experienced at 12:59 a.m. on October 26,[17] and another 4.8 magnitude quake at 1:28 p.m. on November 12, centered at San Isidro, Bohol. [7] The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at Mw 7.2, with epicenter 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). Initial and pre- Community health centers and hospitals were rendered useless, resulting in the use of makeshift wards outside the affected buildings. This book describes and demonstrates different aspects of education in an easy-to-understand form with academic research and practical field experiences. [14][15], Raised sea bottom at Loon (the water used to extend to the mangroves at right), PHIVOLCS reported that the North Bohol Fault (NBF), which generated the Mw 7.2 earthquake, is a northeast–southwest trending reverse fault along the western sector of Bohol island. [49], The Department of Social Welfare and Development released ₱10 million for the purchase of relief goods for displaced families. Location of the Philippines earthquake on October 15 2013. it may sound funny by how i write it but i was still terrified that wont still sleep back at my . [47] On October 21, the German government extended their sympathies to the people of the Philippines affected by the disaster. The quake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 021 kilometers. An earthquake of tectonic origin with a magnitude of 7.2 occurred in Region VIIspecifically at Tagbilaran City, Bohol and Cebu City at about 8:12 a.m.last October 15, 2013. [20] The town of Loon had the largest number fatalities (67). Also, as of 12:00 noon Sunday, October 20, 2013, PHIVOLCS recorded 2,078 aftershocks, 39 of which were felt, from October 15 7.2 magnitude quake. Bohol Earthquake: Quake affects Cebu damaging several structures. The M 8.2 Bolivian deep-focus earthquake in 1994 had similarly been reported by individuals in North America at great distance from the epicenter. Community health centers and hospitals were rendered useless, resulting in the use of makeshift wards outside the affected buildings. in a road in Bohol province as a result of the . Loboc Church, Loon Church and Maribojoc Church collapsed; the façade of Baclayon Church and its bell tower were totally damaged. Surface ruptures ranging from Template:Convert to as high as Template:Convert in vertical displacements were exposed in barangay Anonang in Inabanga, Bohol. [32][34] A part of Mandaue City Public Market also collapsed, reportedly killing a vendor. Past yellow alerts have required a local or regional level response. 1). Balintawak,Talibon,Bohol - OCTOBER 15,2013 8:03AM -I was so scared that i piss my pants and i ran out of the house wearing only my underwear.And i ran screaming and as i look back at my house i saw my house dancing like the song Gimme gimme no joke. One was the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño which is the oldest church in the Philippines. Surface ruptures ranging from 0.10 metres (3.9 in) to as high as 5 metres (16 ft) in vertical displacements were exposed in barangay Anonang in Inabanga, Bohol. Found insideThis volume focuses on new trends in monitoring biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific region, one of the most rapidly changing areas in the world. [52] The government of Taiwan has provided funds worth $100,000. Deeply scared, they scampered out. Found insideThis work leads to new innovative results and real time warnings which are described in the book. The results obtained in Iceland are of significance for earthquake prediction research worldwide. Less than a month later, Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) swept . The magnitude of the earthquake at the epicenter was recorded at M w 7.2, at a depth of 12 kilometers (7.5 mi). [9], In Negros Occidental, several private buildings incurred damage. In Siquijor, one person had died and three people were injured from the quake. compared to the major earthquake, most of these were found to have focal depths that are? Setting up birthing centers was an urgent need as close to 8,000 births were expected throughout the province Found inside – Page 455Seismic Performance Evaluation and Retrofit of an R/C Frame with Brittle Beam-Column Joint Damaged by the 2013 Bohol, Philippines Earthquake YASUSHI SANADA, ... [49] Japan, through ambassador Toshinao Urabe, wrote a letter to the President extending the people's and government's sympathies to the quake hit victims. [46], The Department of Social Welfare and Development released ₱10 million for the purchase of relief goods for displaced families. [5], By far the most casualties and damage occurred in Bohol. An earthquake with a magnitude 7.2 rocks the islands of Bohol and Cebu. Mactan International Airport in Mactan was later opened before midday,[27] flights between Manila and Bohol were delayed due to temporary suspension of operations in Tagbilaran Airport for about 3 hours. [44] The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the National Museum have expressed their commitment to rehabilitate the ten heritage churches damaged by the quake. Carmen, Bohol, Nueva Fuerza, near Alegria. On October 15, 2013 at 8:12AM, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocked the Pilipino island province of Bohol with an intensity equal to 32 Hiroshima atomic bombs. in the several weeks following the earthquake. It is one of the service agencies of the Department of Science and Technology Witnesses reported trees shaking and damage to buildings. Bohol Earthquake: One year on. The 2013 Bohol earthquake occurred on October 15, 2013 at 8:12:31 a.m. inBohol, an island province located in Central Visayas, Philippines. The epicenter of the earthquake was 6 kilometers south of Sagbayan town. to the aid of those in need. It has allocated ₱98 million (US$2.2 million) in standby funds. On October 15, 2013, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake was recorded in the island province of Bohol, Philippines. Press coverage of the earthquake di. The earthquake was strongly felt in Bohol and the nearby island of Cebu. This Handbook provides a wealth of interdisciplinary information and will appeal to students and practitioners interested in Geography, Environment Studies and Development Studies. [25] In Carmen, a freestanding bell tower and an observation deck in the island's renowned Chocolate Hills were destroyed, with some hills themselves damaged by landslides. See more ideas about earthquake, philippines, philippines earthquake. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 35kms struck Bohol, Cebu and nearby provinces in Visayas and Mindanao on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 8:12 a.m. The epicenter was said to be in the vicinity of Carmen and Balilihan from 30 km underground. The Philippine National Police declared a full alert status and deployed 271 personnel and 27 vehicles in Bohol and Cebu and has continuously monitored the effects of the earthquake. The same day COMELEC visited the province and evaluated the safety conditions of polling centers. Number of people killed: 195 + (12 others missing, presumed dead) Injuries: 651; About 350,000 people have been displaced. [33] Several hospitals such as Cebu Doctors' University Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital incurred damage. [30] Several hospitals such as Cebu Doctors' University Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital incurred damage. [6][7], On November 7, just 3 weeks after the quake, Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) struck the region. Other typical features associated with reverse faulting, such as scallops, bulges and warps, were also observed in the deformation zone, which extended as wide as 30 metres (98 ft) in some places. New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key also sent a letter to President Aquino expressing their heartfelt sympathies to the people affected by the disaster. [7] The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at M w 7.2, with epicenter 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted on Tuesday afternoon Bohol and Cebu provinces, which were still reeling from the effects of the magnitude 7.2 temblor last October 15. They provide excellent focal points linking the remaining terms in the volume to the primary field of study. This Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards will remain a standard reference of choice for many years. for use as community (“barangay”) health stations, and 14 tents for use as rural health units. (13.5 km S of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) : We were sleeping. 2013-10-15 00:28:57 UTC at 00:28 October 15, 2013 UTC Location: Epicenter at 9.952, 124.223 8.2 km from Dagohoy (5.2 miles) Bohol, Philippines On this day last year, 15 October 2013, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale shook the Philippines. The quake was felt in the whole Visayas area and as far as Masbate island in the north and Cotabato provinces in southern Mindanao. The town hall was severely damaged and until three years the reconstruction is on-going and it . This power plant, along with transmission lines, were damaged by the storm. [20] Malaysia donated RM100,000 for the children affected by the disaster. A detailed and intensive study of historical sources and a review of the instrumental data from this century have led to this detailed catalogue of earthquakes. Oct 15, 2013 - Explore Cherilyn McCurdy's board "Earthquake in the Philippines", followed by 285 people on Pinterest. Worst affected were the municipalities closest to the epicenter, such as Sagbayan, San Isidro, Calape, Tubigon, Clarin and Catigbian. [4], Many Bohol residents were left without adequate safe drinking water and sanitary facilities after the quake. Past yellow alerts have required a local or regional level response. By December 6, 2013, 4,026 aftershocks were recorded, 114 of which were felt. The elections in the province was rescheduled on November 25 and synchronized with the affected barangays of Zamboanga City, which was affected by the armed conflict against the Moro National Liberation Front on September 9 to 28, 2013. The team continues to map its probable extension of NBF northeast of Inabanga towards Getafe and southwest towards Loon and Maribojoc. Some private individuals from the least affected Tagbilaran City mobilized and provided aid by distributing relief goods and used clothing. Loboc Church, Loon Church and Maribojoc Church collapsed; the façade of Baclayon Church and its bell tower were totally damaged. A total of 209 people were confirmed dead, 877 people were confirmed injured, and 8 confirmed missing. After a year, positive signs of recovery thrived for Bohol Island amid rehabilitation efforts. Massive brownouts and blackouts lasted for several weeks, even affecting the water supply. Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox earthquake The 2013 Bohol earthquake occurred on October 15 at Template:Tooltip in Bohol, an island province located in Central Visayas, Philippines.1 The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at Mw 7.2, with epicenter Template:Convert S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was Template:Convert.23 It affected the whole Central Visayas region . [33], There were also threats to public health. After the 2010 Maule earthquake, a decrease in epibenthic macrofauna density was registered until 2013 in Coliumo Bay, Chile (Hernández-Miranda et al., 2013). The epicenter of the quake was located close to the center of the island, about 2 kilometers (km) southeast of Carmen, Bohol, and then 12-km below ground. 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[19][20] The United States Geological Survey issued a yellow warning, saying "some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localized. [25][26], The earthquake struck as the Philippines was observing the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Adha. is a Philippine national institution dedicated to provide information on the activities of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, as well as other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic, productivity, and sustainable development. 78°N and in longitude 124.00°E. [5], Several flights from Cebu and Bohol airports and the airport operations itself were put on hold as response to check the safety status of the airport buildings. According to official reports by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 222 were reported dead, 8 were missing, and 976 people were injured. Found insideAlthough most of the papers within this volume were written by geologists, the contributions will also be of interest to those working in cultural heritage, monument conservation, civil engineering and architecture. In an update issued Thursday evening, the council said 21 people were missing - all of them in Bohol. 6 - 14:00 GMT Report Contributors: Report & Socioeconomic Loss Analysis: James Daniell (Earthquake Report/KIT) & Armand Vervaeck (EQ Report); Shelter: Susan Brink & Friedemann Wenzel (KIT); Social Sensors: Joachim Fohringer, Silke Eggert . Some 222 people died, and 976 went missing. Canada, through Foreign Minister John Baird, also offered sympathies and stated that his country is ready to help the Philippines. [4] On October 16, the regional consular office of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Cebu suspended its operations in order to inspect for damage at its offices. The earthquake measured 7.0-7.2 on the Moment Magnitude Scale (Mw), and the epicenter was near the city of Catigbian, latitude 9. [47], Philippine President Benigno Aquino III visited the provinces of Cebu and Bohol on October 16, and assessed the damage caused by the quake. Click on the Image to download the Bohol Rehabilitation Plan. The Philippine National Police declared a full alert status and deployed 271 personnel and 27 vehicles in Bohol and Cebu and has continuously monitored the effects of the earthquake. The epicenter of the tremor was located at a depth of 56.8 km (33 miles) around Bohol island, to the north of Mindanao island, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. In October 2013, Cebu and Bohol were hit by record-setting 7.2 magnitude earthquake which left more than 100 dead, and collapsed some buildings, including 5 historical churches. The island of Bohol and Cebu was rattled by a 7.2 earthquake on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. [41] The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and the National Museum have expressed their commitment to rehabilitate the ten heritage churches damaged by the quake. [5] But according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the 7.2 earthquake may have been caused by a previously undiscovered fault transecting Bohol running ENE-WSW parallel to the island's northwest coast. Energy services in the province were also cut off. [22][23] The United States Geological Survey issued a yellow warning, saying "some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localized. See more ideas 2013 bohol earthquake epicenter earthquake, Philippines the municipalities closest to the primary field of study and. Funds worth $ 100,000 anatomy of an earthquake with a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on 8 February 1990 damaged. 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