31.   A preferred but more lengthy solution would be to place a carbon-fiber wrap around the beams, similar to what is done in buildings in earthquake zones.

32.   A team from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency inspected the earthquake zone on Thursday.

33.   Any beams found to be deficient will either be braced with steel plates or with a carbon-fiber wrap similar to that used on buildings in earthquake zones.

34.   But for many in the devastated earthquake zone of Hebei Province, it is still a time of mourning, not celebration.

35.   Fernandes said he was basing his estimate on visiting the earthquake zone himself.

36.   Much of southern Spain is an active earthquake zone along the Guadalquivier River Valley fault.

37.   Neighboring older homes of stone fared less well, though Oxley said their roofs of handmade tiles on bamboo slats were ideal for an earthquake zone.

38.   Preliminary assessments show that tents, blankets, drinking water and generators are still needed in the earthquake zone, a statement from OCHA said.

39.   Residents with shovels picked through the center of the camp, which looked like an earthquake zone.

40.   Rafts with supplies head toward earthquake zone.