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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"
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"answer_start": [
174
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
53
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
108
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
53
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
4
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
39
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
65
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
112
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
160
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
3
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} |
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"
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"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"
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"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"
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"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"
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"answer_start": [
249
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
46
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} |
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"
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"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"
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"answer_start": [
7
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
124
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
3
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} |
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"
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"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"
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"answer_start": [
58
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} |
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"
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"answer_start": [
19
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} |
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"
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"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"
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"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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 €8,000,000 worth of relief materials. | 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 budget. | What did the State Council establish in 2008? | {
"text": [
"a counterpart support plan"
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"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 budget. | 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 budget. | 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 budget. | 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 budget. | 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 budget. | 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, allowing them to move apart, and could have increased the direct pressure on it, causing a violent rupture. The effect was "25 times more" than a year's worth of natural stress from tectonic movement. The government had disregarded warnings about so many large-scale dam projects in a seismically active area. Researchers have been denied access to seismological and geological data to examine the cause of the quake further. | 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, allowing them to move apart, and could have increased the direct pressure on it, causing a violent rupture. The effect was "25 times more" than a year's worth of natural stress from tectonic movement. The government had disregarded warnings about so many large-scale dam projects in a seismically active area. Researchers have been denied access to seismological and geological data to examine the cause of the quake further. | 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, allowing them to move apart, and could have increased the direct pressure on it, causing a violent rupture. The effect was "25 times more" than a year's worth of natural stress from tectonic movement. The government had disregarded warnings about so many large-scale dam projects in a seismically active area. Researchers have been denied access to seismological and geological data to examine the cause of the quake further. | 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, allowing them to move apart, and could have increased the direct pressure on it, causing a violent rupture. The effect was "25 times more" than a year's worth of natural stress from tectonic movement. The government had disregarded warnings about so many large-scale dam projects in a seismically active area. Researchers have been denied access to seismological and geological data to examine the cause of the quake further. | 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, allowing them to move apart, and could have increased the direct pressure on it, causing a violent rupture. The effect was "25 times more" than a year's worth of natural stress from tectonic movement. The government had disregarded warnings about so many large-scale dam projects in a seismically active area. Researchers have been denied access to seismological and geological data to examine the cause of the quake further. | 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 Bulgarian Academy of Sciences attempted to establish a "time prediction method" through collecting statistics on geomagnetism with tidal gravitational potential. Using this method, they were said to have predicted the time of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake with an accuracy of ±1 day. The same study, however, acknowledges the limitation of earthquake prediction models, and does not mention that the location of the quake could be accurately predicted. | 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 Bulgarian Academy of Sciences attempted to establish a "time prediction method" through collecting statistics on geomagnetism with tidal gravitational potential. Using this method, they were said to have predicted the time of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake with an accuracy of ±1 day. The same study, however, acknowledges the limitation of earthquake prediction models, and does not mention that the location of the quake could be accurately predicted. | 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 Bulgarian Academy of Sciences attempted to establish a "time prediction method" through collecting statistics on geomagnetism with tidal gravitational potential. Using this method, they were said to have predicted the time of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake with an accuracy of ±1 day. The same study, however, acknowledges the limitation of earthquake prediction models, and does not mention that the location of the quake could be accurately predicted. | 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 was received before the earthquake. Seismologist Gary Gibson of Monash University in Australia told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that he also did not see anything that could be regarded as having 'predicted' the earthquake's occurrence. | 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 was received before the earthquake. Seismologist Gary Gibson of Monash University in Australia told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that he also did not see anything that could be regarded as having 'predicted' the earthquake's occurrence. | 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 was received before the earthquake. Seismologist Gary Gibson of Monash University in Australia told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that he also did not see anything that could be regarded as having 'predicted' the earthquake's occurrence. | 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 was received before the earthquake. Seismologist Gary Gibson of Monash University in Australia told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that he also did not see anything that could be regarded as having 'predicted' the earthquake's occurrence. | 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 was received before the earthquake. Seismologist Gary Gibson of Monash University in Australia told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that he also did not see anything that could be regarded as having 'predicted' the earthquake's occurrence. | 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 is a seismically active area has been discussed for years prior to the quake, though few studies point to a specific date and time. | 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 is a seismically active area has been discussed for years prior to the quake, though few studies point to a specific date and time. | 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 is a seismically active area has been discussed for years prior to the quake, though few studies point to a specific date and time. | 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 is a seismically active area has been discussed for years prior to the quake, though few studies point to a specific date and time. | 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 is a seismically active area has been discussed for years prior to the quake, though few studies point to a specific date and time. | 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 earthquakes in the future. Earthquake prediction is not yet established science; there was no consensus within the scientific community that earthquake "prediction" is possible. | 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 earthquakes in the future. Earthquake prediction is not yet established science; there was no consensus within the scientific community that earthquake "prediction" is possible. | 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 earthquakes in the future. Earthquake prediction is not yet established science; there was no consensus within the scientific community that earthquake "prediction" is possible. | 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 earthquakes in the future. Earthquake prediction is not yet established science; there was no consensus within the scientific community that earthquake "prediction" is possible. | 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 earthquakes in the future. Earthquake prediction is not yet established science; there was no consensus within the scientific community that earthquake "prediction" is possible. | 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 epicenter." The Red Cross Society of China also stated that the disaster areas need tents, medical supplies, drinking water and food; however it recommended donating cash instead of other items, as it had not been possible to reach roads that were completely damaged or places that were blocked off by landslides. Landslides continuously threatened the progress of a search and rescue group of 80 men, each carrying about 40 kg of relief supplies, from a motorized infantry brigade under commander Yang Wenyao, as they tried to reach the ethnically Tibetan village of Sier at a height of 4000 m above sea level in Pingwu county. The extreme terrain conditions precluded the use of helicopter evacuation, and over 300 of the Tibetan villagers were stranded in their demolished village for five days without food and water before the rescue group finally arrived to help the injured and stranded villagers down the mountain. | 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 epicenter." The Red Cross Society of China also stated that the disaster areas need tents, medical supplies, drinking water and food; however it recommended donating cash instead of other items, as it had not been possible to reach roads that were completely damaged or places that were blocked off by landslides. Landslides continuously threatened the progress of a search and rescue group of 80 men, each carrying about 40 kg of relief supplies, from a motorized infantry brigade under commander Yang Wenyao, as they tried to reach the ethnically Tibetan village of Sier at a height of 4000 m above sea level in Pingwu county. The extreme terrain conditions precluded the use of helicopter evacuation, and over 300 of the Tibetan villagers were stranded in their demolished village for five days without food and water before the rescue group finally arrived to help the injured and stranded villagers down the mountain. | 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 epicenter." The Red Cross Society of China also stated that the disaster areas need tents, medical supplies, drinking water and food; however it recommended donating cash instead of other items, as it had not been possible to reach roads that were completely damaged or places that were blocked off by landslides. Landslides continuously threatened the progress of a search and rescue group of 80 men, each carrying about 40 kg of relief supplies, from a motorized infantry brigade under commander Yang Wenyao, as they tried to reach the ethnically Tibetan village of Sier at a height of 4000 m above sea level in Pingwu county. The extreme terrain conditions precluded the use of helicopter evacuation, and over 300 of the Tibetan villagers were stranded in their demolished village for five days without food and water before the rescue group finally arrived to help the injured and stranded villagers down the mountain. | 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 epicenter." The Red Cross Society of China also stated that the disaster areas need tents, medical supplies, drinking water and food; however it recommended donating cash instead of other items, as it had not been possible to reach roads that were completely damaged or places that were blocked off by landslides. Landslides continuously threatened the progress of a search and rescue group of 80 men, each carrying about 40 kg of relief supplies, from a motorized infantry brigade under commander Yang Wenyao, as they tried to reach the ethnically Tibetan village of Sier at a height of 4000 m above sea level in Pingwu county. The extreme terrain conditions precluded the use of helicopter evacuation, and over 300 of the Tibetan villagers were stranded in their demolished village for five days without food and water before the rescue group finally arrived to help the injured and stranded villagers down the mountain. | 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 epicenter." The Red Cross Society of China also stated that the disaster areas need tents, medical supplies, drinking water and food; however it recommended donating cash instead of other items, as it had not been possible to reach roads that were completely damaged or places that were blocked off by landslides. Landslides continuously threatened the progress of a search and rescue group of 80 men, each carrying about 40 kg of relief supplies, from a motorized infantry brigade under commander Yang Wenyao, as they tried to reach the ethnically Tibetan village of Sier at a height of 4000 m above sea level in Pingwu county. The extreme terrain conditions precluded the use of helicopter evacuation, and over 300 of the Tibetan villagers were stranded in their demolished village for five days without food and water before the rescue group finally arrived to help the injured and stranded villagers down the mountain. | 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 epicenter." The Red Cross Society of China also stated that the disaster areas need tents, medical supplies, drinking water and food; however it recommended donating cash instead of other items, as it had not been possible to reach roads that were completely damaged or places that were blocked off by landslides. Landslides continuously threatened the progress of a search and rescue group of 80 men, each carrying about 40 kg of relief supplies, from a motorized infantry brigade under commander Yang Wenyao, as they tried to reach the ethnically Tibetan village of Sier at a height of 4000 m above sea level in Pingwu county. The extreme terrain conditions precluded the use of helicopter evacuation, and over 300 of the Tibetan villagers were stranded in their demolished village for five days without food and water before the rescue group finally arrived to help the injured and stranded villagers down the mountain. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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 17:37 CST on May 13, a total of over 15,600 troops and militia reservists from the Chengdu Military Region had joined the rescue force in the heavily affected areas. A commander reported from Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan, that around 3,000 survivors were found, while the status of the other inhabitants (around 9,000) remained unclear. The 1,300 rescuers reached the epicenter, and 300 pioneer troops reached the seat of Wenchuan at about 23:30 CST. By 12:17 CST, May 14, 2008, communication in the seat of Wenchuan was partly revived. On the afternoon of May 14, 15 Special Operations Troops, along with relief supplies and communications gear, parachuted into inaccessible Mao County, northeast of Wenchuan. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history. | 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 was sought, and the chartered flight departed Taipei at 17:00 CST, May 15 and arrived in Chengdu by 20:30 CST. A rescue team from the Red Cross in Taiwan was also scheduled to depart Taipei on a Mandarin Airlines direct chartered flight to Chengdu at 15:00 CST on May 16. | 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 was sought, and the chartered flight departed Taipei at 17:00 CST, May 15 and arrived in Chengdu by 20:30 CST. A rescue team from the Red Cross in Taiwan was also scheduled to depart Taipei on a Mandarin Airlines direct chartered flight to Chengdu at 15:00 CST on May 16. | 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 was sought, and the chartered flight departed Taipei at 17:00 CST, May 15 and arrived in Chengdu by 20:30 CST. A rescue team from the Red Cross in Taiwan was also scheduled to depart Taipei on a Mandarin Airlines direct chartered flight to Chengdu at 15:00 CST on May 16. | 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 was sought, and the chartered flight departed Taipei at 17:00 CST, May 15 and arrived in Chengdu by 20:30 CST. A rescue team from the Red Cross in Taiwan was also scheduled to depart Taipei on a Mandarin Airlines direct chartered flight to Chengdu at 15:00 CST on May 16. | 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 was sought, and the chartered flight departed Taipei at 17:00 CST, May 15 and arrived in Chengdu by 20:30 CST. A rescue team from the Red Cross in Taiwan was also scheduled to depart Taipei on a Mandarin Airlines direct chartered flight to Chengdu at 15:00 CST on May 16. | From what airport did the chartered flight leave? | {
"text": [
"Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport"
],
"answer_start": [
64
]
} |
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