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56cebfcaaab44d1400b889ab
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The National Disaster Relief Commission initiated a "Level II emergency contingency plan", which covers the most serious class of natural disasters. The plan rose to Level I at 22:15 CST, May 12.
When did the plan rise to Level I?
{ "text": [ "at 22:15 CST, May 12" ], "answer_start": [ 174 ] }
56d54bc82593cc1400307b2d
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The National Disaster Relief Commission initiated a "Level II emergency contingency plan", which covers the most serious class of natural disasters. The plan rose to Level I at 22:15 CST, May 12.
What level alert was instated for the quake?
{ "text": [ "Level II emergency" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
56d54bc82593cc1400307b2e
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The National Disaster Relief Commission initiated a "Level II emergency contingency plan", which covers the most serious class of natural disasters. The plan rose to Level I at 22:15 CST, May 12.
What class of disasters is a level II emergency?
{ "text": [ "most serious" ], "answer_start": [ 108 ] }
56d54bc82593cc1400307b2f
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The National Disaster Relief Commission initiated a "Level II emergency contingency plan", which covers the most serious class of natural disasters. The plan rose to Level I at 22:15 CST, May 12.
What level was the disaster set at 22:15 CST, May 12?
{ "text": [ "Level II" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
56d54bc82593cc1400307b30
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The National Disaster Relief Commission initiated a "Level II emergency contingency plan", which covers the most serious class of natural disasters. The plan rose to Level I at 22:15 CST, May 12.
What department initiated the emergency contingency plan?
{ "text": [ "National Disaster Relief Commission" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56cec033aab44d1400b889af
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
How many people were in the earthquake emergency relief team?
{ "text": [ "184" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56cec033aab44d1400b889b0
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
How many of the relief team were from the State Seismological Bureau?
{ "text": [ "12" ], "answer_start": [ 65 ] }
56cec033aab44d1400b889b1
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
How many of the team were from the military?
{ "text": [ "150" ], "answer_start": [ 112 ] }
56cec033aab44d1400b889b2
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
How many of the team were from the police?
{ "text": [ "22" ], "answer_start": [ 160 ] }
56d5d41b1c85041400946e0c
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
What kind of team left Beijing to go to Wenchuan?
{ "text": [ "earthquake emergency relief" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56d5d41b1c85041400946e0d
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
How many people comprised the relief team?
{ "text": [ "184" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56d5d41b1c85041400946e0e
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
How many soldiers were from the Beijing Military?
{ "text": [ "150" ], "answer_start": [ 112 ] }
56d5d41b1c85041400946e0f
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
Where did 22 of the relief team come from?
{ "text": [ "Armed Police General Hospital" ], "answer_start": [ 172 ] }
56d5d41b1c85041400946e10
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An earthquake emergency relief team of 184 people (consisting of 12 people from the State Seismological Bureau, 150 from the Beijing Military Area Command, and 22 from the Armed Police General Hospital) left Beijing from Nanyuan Airport late May 12 in two military transport planes to travel to Wenchuan County.
How did the relief team travel to Wenchuan county?
{ "text": [ "in two military transport planes" ], "answer_start": [ 249 ] }
56cec11faab44d1400b889c7
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In the China Digital Times an article reports a close analysis by an alleged Chinese construction engineer known online as “Book Blade” (书剑子), who stated:
What did the China Digital Times report?
{ "text": [ "a close analysis by an alleged Chinese construction engineer" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
56cec11faab44d1400b889c8
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In the China Digital Times an article reports a close analysis by an alleged Chinese construction engineer known online as “Book Blade” (书剑子), who stated:
Who was the construction engineer known as?
{ "text": [ "Book Blade" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
56d64d231c85041400947089
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In the China Digital Times an article reports a close analysis by an alleged Chinese construction engineer known online as “Book Blade” (书剑子), who stated:
Where was an article reported about the scandal?
{ "text": [ "China Digital Times" ], "answer_start": [ 7 ] }
56d64d231c8504140094708b
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In the China Digital Times an article reports a close analysis by an alleged Chinese construction engineer known online as “Book Blade” (书剑子), who stated:
What was the name of the person who published a report in the China Digital Times?
{ "text": [ "Book Blade" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
56cec174aab44d1400b889cb
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On Children's Day, June 1, 2008, many parents went to the rubble of schools to mourn for their children. The surviving children, who were mostly living in relief centres, performed ceremonies marking the special day, but also acknowledging the earthquake.
What was June 1, 2008 called?
{ "text": [ "Children's Day" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56cec174aab44d1400b889cd
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On Children's Day, June 1, 2008, many parents went to the rubble of schools to mourn for their children. The surviving children, who were mostly living in relief centres, performed ceremonies marking the special day, but also acknowledging the earthquake.
Where were most of the surviving children?
{ "text": [ "living in relief centres" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56cec174aab44d1400b889ce
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On Children's Day, June 1, 2008, many parents went to the rubble of schools to mourn for their children. The surviving children, who were mostly living in relief centres, performed ceremonies marking the special day, but also acknowledging the earthquake.
What did these children do on that day?
{ "text": [ "performed ceremonies" ], "answer_start": [ 171 ] }
56d64dca1c8504140094708f
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On Children's Day, June 1, 2008, many parents went to the rubble of schools to mourn for their children. The surviving children, who were mostly living in relief centres, performed ceremonies marking the special day, but also acknowledging the earthquake.
Where did parents go to mourn their children?
{ "text": [ "rubble of schools" ], "answer_start": [ 58 ] }
56d64dca1c85041400947090
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On Children's Day, June 1, 2008, many parents went to the rubble of schools to mourn for their children. The surviving children, who were mostly living in relief centres, performed ceremonies marking the special day, but also acknowledging the earthquake.
When is Children's Day?
{ "text": [ "June 1" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56d64dca1c85041400947091
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On Children's Day, June 1, 2008, many parents went to the rubble of schools to mourn for their children. The surviving children, who were mostly living in relief centres, performed ceremonies marking the special day, but also acknowledging the earthquake.
Where were surviving children living?
{ "text": [ "in relief centres" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
56cec1ffaab44d1400b889dd
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Central State-owned enterprises have accumulatively donated more than $48.6 million. China National Petroleum Corp and Sinopec donated 10 million yuan each to the disaster area.
How much did central state-owned enterprises donate?
{ "text": [ "more than $48.6 million" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56cec1ffaab44d1400b889de
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Central State-owned enterprises have accumulatively donated more than $48.6 million. China National Petroleum Corp and Sinopec donated 10 million yuan each to the disaster area.
How much did China National Petroleum Corp and Sinopec donate?
{ "text": [ "10 million yuan" ], "answer_start": [ 135 ] }
56d6647b1c850414009470ed
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Central State-owned enterprises have accumulatively donated more than $48.6 million. China National Petroleum Corp and Sinopec donated 10 million yuan each to the disaster area.
How much have Central state enterprises donated?
{ "text": [ "48.6 million" ], "answer_start": [ 71 ] }
56d6647b1c850414009470ee
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Central State-owned enterprises have accumulatively donated more than $48.6 million. China National Petroleum Corp and Sinopec donated 10 million yuan each to the disaster area.
How much did China National Petroleum and Sinopec donate?
{ "text": [ "10 million yuan each" ], "answer_start": [ 135 ] }
56cec2a1aab44d1400b889e1
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
How much did China receive in donated money and goods?
{ "text": [ "$457 million" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
56cec2a1aab44d1400b889e2
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
How many countries donated?
{ "text": [ "19 countries" ], "answer_start": [ 138 ] }
56cec2a1aab44d1400b889e3
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
How many international organizations donated?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 155 ] }
56cec2a1aab44d1400b889e4
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
What country was the largest aid donor to China?
{ "text": [ "Saudi Arabia" ], "answer_start": [ 189 ] }
56cec2a1aab44d1400b889e5
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
How much financial assistance did Saudi Arabia give China?
{ "text": [ "€40,000,000" ], "answer_start": [ 257 ] }
56d6696d1c850414009470fb
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
How much money was donated from foreign sources?
{ "text": [ "83 million" ], "answer_start": [ 122 ] }
56d6696d1c850414009470fc
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
What country was the largest aid donor to China?
{ "text": [ "Saudi Arabia" ], "answer_start": [ 189 ] }
56d6696d1c850414009470fe
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
On May 16 China stated it had also received $457 million in donated money and goods for rescue efforts so far, including $83 million from 19 countries and four international organizations. Saudi Arabia was the largest aid donor to China, providing close to €40,000,000 in financial assistance, and an additional €8,000,0...
How many international organizations made donations?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 155 ] }
56cec34faab44d1400b889f9
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2008, State Council established a counterpart support plan (《汶川地震灾后恢复重建对口支援方案》). The plan is to arrange 19 eastern and central province and municipalitie to help 18 counties, on "one province to one affected county" basis. The plan spanned 3 years, and cost no less than one percent of the province or municipality's ...
What did the State Council establish in 2008?
{ "text": [ "a counterpart support plan" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56cec34faab44d1400b889fb
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2008, State Council established a counterpart support plan (《汶川地震灾后恢复重建对口支援方案》). The plan is to arrange 19 eastern and central province and municipalitie to help 18 counties, on "one province to one affected county" basis. The plan spanned 3 years, and cost no less than one percent of the province or municipality's ...
How long did the plan last?
{ "text": [ "3 years" ], "answer_start": [ 243 ] }
56d66f3e1c85041400947115
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2008, State Council established a counterpart support plan (《汶川地震灾后恢复重建对口支援方案》). The plan is to arrange 19 eastern and central province and municipalitie to help 18 counties, on "one province to one affected county" basis. The plan spanned 3 years, and cost no less than one percent of the province or municipality's ...
What did the state council set up in 2008?
{ "text": [ "counterpart support plan" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56d66f3e1c85041400947117
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2008, State Council established a counterpart support plan (《汶川地震灾后恢复重建对口支援方案》). The plan is to arrange 19 eastern and central province and municipalitie to help 18 counties, on "one province to one affected county" basis. The plan spanned 3 years, and cost no less than one percent of the province or municipality's ...
What is the basis for this plan?
{ "text": [ "one province to one affected county" ], "answer_start": [ 182 ] }
56d66f3e1c85041400947118
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2008, State Council established a counterpart support plan (《汶川地震灾后恢复重建对口支援方案》). The plan is to arrange 19 eastern and central province and municipalitie to help 18 counties, on "one province to one affected county" basis. The plan spanned 3 years, and cost no less than one percent of the province or municipality's ...
How long is the plan due to last?
{ "text": [ "3 years" ], "answer_start": [ 243 ] }
56d66f3e1c85041400947119
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2008, State Council established a counterpart support plan (《汶川地震灾后恢复重建对口支援方案》). The plan is to arrange 19 eastern and central province and municipalitie to help 18 counties, on "one province to one affected county" basis. The plan spanned 3 years, and cost no less than one percent of the province or municipality's ...
What is the cost per province's budget?
{ "text": [ "one percent" ], "answer_start": [ 274 ] }
56d677f31c85041400947143
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An article in Science suggested that the construction and filling of the Zipingpu Dam may have triggered the earthquake. The chief engineer of the Sichuan Geology and Mineral Bureau said that the sudden shift of a huge quantity of water into the region could have relaxed the tension between the two sides of the fault, ...
What structure did an article contemplate could have caused the quake?
{ "text": [ "Zipingpu Dam" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56d677f31c85041400947144
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An article in Science suggested that the construction and filling of the Zipingpu Dam may have triggered the earthquake. The chief engineer of the Sichuan Geology and Mineral Bureau said that the sudden shift of a huge quantity of water into the region could have relaxed the tension between the two sides of the fault, ...
What was the affect of the dam on the stresses in that area?
{ "text": [ "25 times more" ], "answer_start": [ 444 ] }
56d677f31c85041400947145
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An article in Science suggested that the construction and filling of the Zipingpu Dam may have triggered the earthquake. The chief engineer of the Sichuan Geology and Mineral Bureau said that the sudden shift of a huge quantity of water into the region could have relaxed the tension between the two sides of the fault, ...
Who disregarded warnings about dams in the area?
{ "text": [ "The government" ], "answer_start": [ 521 ] }
56d677f31c85041400947146
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An article in Science suggested that the construction and filling of the Zipingpu Dam may have triggered the earthquake. The chief engineer of the Sichuan Geology and Mineral Bureau said that the sudden shift of a huge quantity of water into the region could have relaxed the tension between the two sides of the fault, ...
What type of area is Sichuan?
{ "text": [ "seismically active" ], "answer_start": [ 605 ] }
56d677f31c85041400947147
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
An article in Science suggested that the construction and filling of the Zipingpu Dam may have triggered the earthquake. The chief engineer of the Sichuan Geology and Mineral Bureau said that the sudden shift of a huge quantity of water into the region could have relaxed the tension between the two sides of the fault, ...
What have researchers been denied?
{ "text": [ "access to seismological and geological data" ], "answer_start": [ 659 ] }
56cec484aab44d1400b88a09
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake also provided opportunities for researchers to retrofit data in order to model future earthquake predictions. Using data from the Intermagnet Lanzhou geomagnetic observatory, geologists Lazo Pekevski from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje in Macedonia and Strachimir Mavrodiev from the Bulg...
What did the professors predict?
{ "text": [ "the time of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake" ], "answer_start": [ 530 ] }
56d675ed1c8504140094713c
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake also provided opportunities for researchers to retrofit data in order to model future earthquake predictions. Using data from the Intermagnet Lanzhou geomagnetic observatory, geologists Lazo Pekevski from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje in Macedonia and Strachimir Mavrodiev from the Bulg...
What did they try to establish?
{ "text": [ "time prediction method" ], "answer_start": [ 372 ] }
56d675ed1c8504140094713d
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake also provided opportunities for researchers to retrofit data in order to model future earthquake predictions. Using data from the Intermagnet Lanzhou geomagnetic observatory, geologists Lazo Pekevski from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje in Macedonia and Strachimir Mavrodiev from the Bulg...
What did they collect to use in this method?
{ "text": [ "statistics" ], "answer_start": [ 415 ] }
56cec4d0aab44d1400b88a0f
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In a press conference held by the State Council Information Office the day after the earthquake, geologist Zhang Xiaodong, deputy director of CEA's Seismic Monitoring Network Center, restated that earthquake prediction was a global issue, in the sense that no proven methods exist, and that no prediction notification wa...
What was stated in the press conference?
{ "text": [ "that earthquake prediction was a global issue" ], "answer_start": [ 192 ] }
56d674591c85041400947133
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In a press conference held by the State Council Information Office the day after the earthquake, geologist Zhang Xiaodong, deputy director of CEA's Seismic Monitoring Network Center, restated that earthquake prediction was a global issue, in the sense that no proven methods exist, and that no prediction notification wa...
What do many geologists believe about earthquake prediction?
{ "text": [ "no proven methods exist" ], "answer_start": [ 257 ] }
56d674591c85041400947134
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In a press conference held by the State Council Information Office the day after the earthquake, geologist Zhang Xiaodong, deputy director of CEA's Seismic Monitoring Network Center, restated that earthquake prediction was a global issue, in the sense that no proven methods exist, and that no prediction notification wa...
What kind of issue is earthquake prediction?
{ "text": [ "a global issue" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
56d674591c85041400947135
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In a press conference held by the State Council Information Office the day after the earthquake, geologist Zhang Xiaodong, deputy director of CEA's Seismic Monitoring Network Center, restated that earthquake prediction was a global issue, in the sense that no proven methods exist, and that no prediction notification wa...
What was received before the quake occurred?
{ "text": [ "no prediction notification" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
56d674591c85041400947136
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In a press conference held by the State Council Information Office the day after the earthquake, geologist Zhang Xiaodong, deputy director of CEA's Seismic Monitoring Network Center, restated that earthquake prediction was a global issue, in the sense that no proven methods exist, and that no prediction notification wa...
What did seismologist Gary Gibson have to say about the prediction of the quake?
{ "text": [ "did not see anything" ], "answer_start": [ 455 ] }
56cec548aab44d1400b88a13
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2002, Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003, attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7.0 occurring in Sichuan region. He based his study on statistical correlation. That Sichuan...
When was a Seismic Risk Analysis published?
{ "text": [ "In 2002" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56cec548aab44d1400b88a14
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2002, Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003, attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7.0 occurring in Sichuan region. He based his study on statistical correlation. That Sichuan...
Who published the Seismic Risk Analysis?
{ "text": [ "Chen Xuezhong" ], "answer_start": [ 27 ] }
56d672d21c85041400947129
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2002, Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003, attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7.0 occurring in Sichuan region. He based his study on statistical correlation. That Sichuan...
Who published a Seismic Risk Analysis Study?
{ "text": [ "Chen Xuezhong" ], "answer_start": [ 27 ] }
56d672d21c8504140094712a
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2002, Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003, attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7.0 occurring in Sichuan region. He based his study on statistical correlation. That Sichuan...
In what year did Chen Xuezhong publish an earthquake study?
{ "text": [ "2002" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56d672d21c8504140094712c
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
In 2002, Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003, attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7.0 occurring in Sichuan region. He based his study on statistical correlation. That Sichuan...
What strength did he predict the next quake in Sichuan to be?
{ "text": [ "over 7.0" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
56cec5d1aab44d1400b88a23
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake was the worst to strike the Sichuan area in over 30 years. Following the quake, experts and the general public sought information on whether or not the earthquake could have been predicted in advance, and whether or not studying statistics related to the quake could result in better prediction of earthqu...
How long had it been since an earthquake of similar magnitude?
{ "text": [ "over 30 years" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
56d6713f1c8504140094711f
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake was the worst to strike the Sichuan area in over 30 years. Following the quake, experts and the general public sought information on whether or not the earthquake could have been predicted in advance, and whether or not studying statistics related to the quake could result in better prediction of earthqu...
How long since the Sichuan area has had a severe quake?
{ "text": [ "30 years" ], "answer_start": [ 64 ] }
56d6713f1c85041400947120
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake was the worst to strike the Sichuan area in over 30 years. Following the quake, experts and the general public sought information on whether or not the earthquake could have been predicted in advance, and whether or not studying statistics related to the quake could result in better prediction of earthqu...
Does the scientific community agree that earthquake prediction is possible?
{ "text": [ "no consensus" ], "answer_start": [ 404 ] }
56d6713f1c85041400947122
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake was the worst to strike the Sichuan area in over 30 years. Following the quake, experts and the general public sought information on whether or not the earthquake could have been predicted in advance, and whether or not studying statistics related to the quake could result in better prediction of earthqu...
People wanted to know if the study of what math could produce better predictions?
{ "text": [ "statistics" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
56d6713f1c85041400947123
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
The earthquake was the worst to strike the Sichuan area in over 30 years. Following the quake, experts and the general public sought information on whether or not the earthquake could have been predicted in advance, and whether or not studying statistics related to the quake could result in better prediction of earthqu...
What is not an established science?
{ "text": [ "Earthquake prediction" ], "answer_start": [ 340 ] }
56cec6e9aab44d1400b88a29
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Many rescue teams, including that of the Taipei Fire Department from Taiwan, were reported ready to join the rescue effort in Sichuan as early as Wednesday. However, the Red Cross Society of China said that (on May 13) "it was inconvenient currently due to the traffic problem to the hardest hit areas closest to the epi...
What department was ready to join the rescue effort by Wednesday?
{ "text": [ "the Taipei Fire Department" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56cec6e9aab44d1400b88a2d
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Many rescue teams, including that of the Taipei Fire Department from Taiwan, were reported ready to join the rescue effort in Sichuan as early as Wednesday. However, the Red Cross Society of China said that (on May 13) "it was inconvenient currently due to the traffic problem to the hardest hit areas closest to the epi...
How many Tibetan villagers were stranded?
{ "text": [ "over 300" ], "answer_start": [ 1025 ] }
56d5db271c85041400946e40
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Many rescue teams, including that of the Taipei Fire Department from Taiwan, were reported ready to join the rescue effort in Sichuan as early as Wednesday. However, the Red Cross Society of China said that (on May 13) "it was inconvenient currently due to the traffic problem to the hardest hit areas closest to the epi...
What was the reason that many rescue teams could not join the relief efforts?
{ "text": [ "the traffic problem" ], "answer_start": [ 257 ] }
56d5db271c85041400946e41
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Many rescue teams, including that of the Taipei Fire Department from Taiwan, were reported ready to join the rescue effort in Sichuan as early as Wednesday. However, the Red Cross Society of China said that (on May 13) "it was inconvenient currently due to the traffic problem to the hardest hit areas closest to the epi...
What action did the Red Cross recommend ?
{ "text": [ "donating cash" ], "answer_start": [ 474 ] }
56d5db271c85041400946e42
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Many rescue teams, including that of the Taipei Fire Department from Taiwan, were reported ready to join the rescue effort in Sichuan as early as Wednesday. However, the Red Cross Society of China said that (on May 13) "it was inconvenient currently due to the traffic problem to the hardest hit areas closest to the epi...
What problem continued to stop rescue teams from reaching affected areas?
{ "text": [ "landslides" ], "answer_start": [ 619 ] }
56d5db271c85041400946e43
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Many rescue teams, including that of the Taipei Fire Department from Taiwan, were reported ready to join the rescue effort in Sichuan as early as Wednesday. However, the Red Cross Society of China said that (on May 13) "it was inconvenient currently due to the traffic problem to the hardest hit areas closest to the epi...
Where were the soldiers under commander Yang Wenyao trying to go?
{ "text": [ "Tibetan village of Sier" ], "answer_start": [ 866 ] }
56cec79caab44d1400b88a33
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
What natural disasters were occurring in Wenchuan County?
{ "text": [ "landslides" ], "answer_start": [ 26 ] }
56cec79caab44d1400b88a34
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
How many helicopters were deployed?
{ "text": [ "20" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
56cec79caab44d1400b88a35
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
How many militia reservists joined in on rescue efforts?
{ "text": [ "15,600" ], "answer_start": [ 356 ] }
56cec79caab44d1400b88a36
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
How many survivors were found?
{ "text": [ "around 3,000" ], "answer_start": [ 540 ] }
56cec79caab44d1400b88a37
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
How many troops parachuted into Mao County?
{ "text": [ "15" ], "answer_start": [ 356 ] }
56d5ecf21c85041400946e5a
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
What were the biggest difficulties in reaching affected areas?
{ "text": [ "heavy rain and landslides" ], "answer_start": [ 11 ] }
56d5ecf21c85041400946e5b
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
How many helicopters were sent to deliver aid to the affected areas?
{ "text": [ "20" ], "answer_start": [ 152 ] }
56d5ecf21c85041400946e5c
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
By May 13, how many troops had been added to the rescue efforts?
{ "text": [ "15,600" ], "answer_start": [ 356 ] }
56d5ecf21c85041400946e5d
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
How people were reported to be survivors in Yingxiu Town?
{ "text": [ "around 3,000" ], "answer_start": [ 540 ] }
56d5ecf21c85041400946e5e
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Persistent heavy rain and landslides in Wenchuan County and the nearby area badly affected rescue efforts. At the start of rescue operations on May 12, 20 helicopters were deployed for the delivery of food, water, and emergency aid, and also the evacuation of the injured and reconnaissance of quake-stricken areas. By 1...
How many persons were still unaccounted for in Yingxiu?
{ "text": [ "around 9,000" ], "answer_start": [ 618 ] }
56cec801aab44d1400b88a3d
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
What did Premier Wen Jiabao order?
{ "text": [ "the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters" ], "answer_start": [ 38 ] }
56cec801aab44d1400b88a3e
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
How many helicopters were provided by the PLAAF?
{ "text": [ "60" ], "answer_start": [ 95 ] }
56cec801aab44d1400b88a3f
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
How many helicopter were to be provided by the civil aviation industry?
{ "text": [ "30" ], "answer_start": [ 136 ] }
56cec801aab44d1400b88a40
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
How many aircraft were there in total?
{ "text": [ "over 150" ], "answer_start": [ 308 ] }
56d60cd01c85041400946eea
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
What is the total number of aircraft used in the relief operation?
{ "text": [ "over 150" ], "answer_start": [ 308 ] }
56d60cd01c85041400946eec
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
How many helicopters came from the PLAAF?
{ "text": [ "60" ], "answer_start": [ 95 ] }
56d60cd01c85041400946eed
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
Who provided the other 30 helicopters?
{ "text": [ "civil aviation industry" ], "answer_start": [ 166 ] }
56d60cd01c85041400946eee
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total of number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, re...
What kind of operation did this massing of aircraft produce?
{ "text": [ "non-combat airlifting" ], "answer_start": [ 343 ] }
56cec88baab44d1400b88a45
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Beijing accepted the aid of the Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan late on May 13. Tzu Chi was the first force from outside the People's Republic of China to join the rescue effort. China stated it would gratefully accept international help to cope with the quake.
What Foundation wanted to aid Beijing?
{ "text": [ "the Tzu Chi Foundation" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
56cec88baab44d1400b88a46
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Beijing accepted the aid of the Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan late on May 13. Tzu Chi was the first force from outside the People's Republic of China to join the rescue effort. China stated it would gratefully accept international help to cope with the quake.
Where was the foundation based?
{ "text": [ "Taiwan" ], "answer_start": [ 56 ] }
56d60ddf1c85041400946ef4
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Beijing accepted the aid of the Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan late on May 13. Tzu Chi was the first force from outside the People's Republic of China to join the rescue effort. China stated it would gratefully accept international help to cope with the quake.
When did Beijing agree to aid from Taiwan?
{ "text": [ "late on May 13" ], "answer_start": [ 63 ] }
56d60ddf1c85041400946ef5
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Beijing accepted the aid of the Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan late on May 13. Tzu Chi was the first force from outside the People's Republic of China to join the rescue effort. China stated it would gratefully accept international help to cope with the quake.
What was the first group from outside China to join in the relief operation?
{ "text": [ "Tzu Chi Foundation" ], "answer_start": [ 32 ] }
56d60ddf1c85041400946ef6
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Beijing accepted the aid of the Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan late on May 13. Tzu Chi was the first force from outside the People's Republic of China to join the rescue effort. China stated it would gratefully accept international help to cope with the quake.
What did China say they would accept?
{ "text": [ "international help" ], "answer_start": [ 218 ] }
56d60ddf1c85041400946ef7
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
Beijing accepted the aid of the Tzu Chi Foundation from Taiwan late on May 13. Tzu Chi was the first force from outside the People's Republic of China to join the rescue effort. China stated it would gratefully accept international help to cope with the quake.
What did China need help for?
{ "text": [ "cope with the quake" ], "answer_start": [ 240 ] }
56cec8e2aab44d1400b88a55
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
A direct chartered cargo flight was made by China Airlines from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sending some 100 tons of relief supplies donated by the Tzu Chi Foundation and the Red Cross Society of Taiwan to the affected areas. Approval from mainland Chinese authorities...
Who made a direct chartered cargo flight?
{ "text": [ "China Airlines" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
56cec8e2aab44d1400b88a57
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
A direct chartered cargo flight was made by China Airlines from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sending some 100 tons of relief supplies donated by the Tzu Chi Foundation and the Red Cross Society of Taiwan to the affected areas. Approval from mainland Chinese authorities...
What date did the cargo flight leave?
{ "text": [ "May 15" ], "answer_start": [ 388 ] }
56cec8e2aab44d1400b88a58
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
A direct chartered cargo flight was made by China Airlines from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sending some 100 tons of relief supplies donated by the Tzu Chi Foundation and the Red Cross Society of Taiwan to the affected areas. Approval from mainland Chinese authorities...
When did a rescue team depart?
{ "text": [ "May 16" ], "answer_start": [ 585 ] }
56d613011c85041400946efc
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
A direct chartered cargo flight was made by China Airlines from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sending some 100 tons of relief supplies donated by the Tzu Chi Foundation and the Red Cross Society of Taiwan to the affected areas. Approval from mainland Chinese authorities...
How did the move the relief supplies from Taiwan to the stricken area?
{ "text": [ "chartered cargo flight" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
56d613011c85041400946efd
2008_Sichuan_earthquake
A direct chartered cargo flight was made by China Airlines from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sending some 100 tons of relief supplies donated by the Tzu Chi Foundation and the Red Cross Society of Taiwan to the affected areas. Approval from mainland Chinese authorities...
From what airport did the chartered flight leave?
{ "text": [ "Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport" ], "answer_start": [ 64 ] }