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Chile Earthquake Measuring 8.8 On The Richter Scale,Tsunami Fears 2010 Graphic

Posted on March 22nd, 2010

First update on the 8.8 magnitude massive Earthquake off the shore of Chile on 26.02.2010, including live reports and expert information both on the impact and the tsunami warnings in response to the event. Recorded from BBC World News on 26-27.02.2010 The quake struck at 0634 GMT (3:34 am local time) about 90km (56 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and about 320km south-west of the capital, Santiago. Buildings in Santiago were reported to have shaken for between about 30 seconds, with the loss of electricity and communications following. The death-toll remains unclear but is confirmed to count at least 122 victims. Easter Island is beeing evacuated as a precautionary measure in expectation of a possible tsunami. The US issued an initial tsunami warning for Chile, Peru and Ecuador, which was later extended to Colombia, Antarctica, Panama, Costa Rica and then as far as New Zealand and Hawaii.

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Chile 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake shakes Pacific 1 of 4 – BBC Breaking News

Posted on March 11th, 2010

First update on the 8.8 magnitude massive Earthquake off the shore of Chile on 27.02.2010, including live reports and expert information both on the impact and the tsunami warnings in response to the event. Recorded from BBC World News on 27.02.2010 The quake struck at 0634 GMT (3:34 am local time) about 90km (56 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and about 320km south-west of the capital, Santiago. Buildings in Santiago were reported to have shaken for between about 30 seconds, with the loss of electricity and communications following. The death-toll remains unclear but is confirmed to count at least 78 victims. Easter Island is beeing evacuated as a precautionary measure in expectation of a possible tsunami. The US issued an initial tsunami warning for Chile, Peru and Ecuador, which was later extended to Colombia, Antarctica, Panama, Costa Rica and then as far as New Zealand and Hawaii. Japan remains under Tsunami Alert. #27 - Most Subscribed (All Time) - Reporters - Germany #20 - Most Viewed (Today) - Germany #2 - Most Viewed (Today) - Reporters - Germany #38 - Most Viewed (Today) - Reporters - Global #12 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Reporters - Germany #59 - Most Viewed (This Month) - Reporters - Germany #16 - Most Viewed (All Time) - Reporters - Germany

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Chile 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake shakes Pacific 3 of 4 – BBC News Report

Posted on March 8th, 2010

Update on the 8.8 magnitude massive Earthquake off the shore of Chile on 27.02.2010, including live reports and expert information both on the impact and the tsunami warnings in response to the event. Recorded from BBC World News on 28.02.2010 The quake struck at 0834 GMT (3:34 am local time) about 90km (56 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and about 320km south-west of the capital, Santiago. Buildings in Santiago were reported to have shaken for between about 30 seconds, with the loss of electricity and communications following. The death-toll remains unclear but is confirmed to count at least 300 victims. Easter Island is beeing evacuated as a precautionary measure in expectation of a possible tsunami. The US issued an initial tsunami warning for Chile, Peru and Ecuador, which was later extended to Colombia, Antarctica, Panama, Costa Rica and then as far as New Zealand and Hawaii. Japan remains under Tsunami Alert. #27 - Most Subscribed (All Time) - Reporters - Germany #20 - Most Viewed (Today) - Germany #2 - Most Viewed (Today) - Reporters - Germany #38 - Most Viewed (Today) - Reporters - Global #12 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Reporters - Germany #59 - Most Viewed (This Month) - Reporters - Germany #16 - Most Viewed (All Time) - Reporters - Germany

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