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Earthquake update

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Beijing Sounds is part of Sinoglot.
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All sounds are from real events and situations unless otherwise noted (in an occasional reproduction).
WARNING

Contains explicit use of singular they, gratuitous passive voice, and shamelessly split infinitives.
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