A woman waits for help outside her home. One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

Rescue workers recover a body. One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

The body of a woman lies beneath rubble. One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

A rescue worker prepares to move a body. One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

Beneath collapsed buildings women carry water cans in a return to their daily routine. One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

The body of a victim. One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

An injured woman waits for treatment. One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

One million people were left homeless when an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat on January 26. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

In Bhachau, one of the towns worst hit by the January 26th earthquake, a child plays with birds. One million people were left homeless when the earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Gujarat. It lasted just 30 seconds, but killed 30,000 people. In the following weeks, survivors, aided by rescue workers, recovered bodies under the rubble of their homes. The earthquake came during the winter, leaving the homeless cold at night, and at risk of disease. Densely populated towns near the earthquake's epicenter were heavily damaged.

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