Scientists are not sure whether the strong quake experienced after the recent disaster is a 2nd quake or an aftershock. You can read about some of the problems at the BBC site below and see some of the long term and short term aid needed when such a disaster strikes.
Other countries in the region - including Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and Chile - have sent relief supplies.
Help is also coming from the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy and France.
The United Nations said it was ready to help, while the International Federation of the Red Cross said it had sent two planes loaded with supplies. The latter also launched an appeal for emergency aid.
The earthquake happened in one of the most seismically active regions of the world.
Help is also coming from the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy and France.
The United Nations said it was ready to help, while the International Federation of the Red Cross said it had sent two planes loaded with supplies. The latter also launched an appeal for emergency aid.
The earthquake happened in one of the most seismically active regions of the world.
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