New York Times reported that a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital of Santiago for 90 seconds and sending tsunami warnings from Chile to Ecuador. About 78 deaths have been reported and the toll is expected to rise.
Buildings and houses in Santiago were destroyed. A major bridge connecting the northern and southern sections of the country was also knocked out.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake which struck at 3:34 a.m. local time centered about 200 miles southwest of Santiago, at a depth of 22 miles, . The epicenter was some 70 miles from Concepcion, Chile’s second-largest city, where more than 200,000 people live.
You can read more about this earthquake at THIS LINK.
6 comments to CHILE HIT BY 8.8MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE - Tsunami Alert
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Cat-from-Sydney O Wise Master,
We've received word that the eastern seaboard of Australia is in danger too. Mama's making quick calculation how far our home is from the sea. purrr....meow!
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Unknown Dear Village Boy
Thank you for being a very caring and sensitive person. Indeed we must lift our prayers to the heavens for these victims and may God protect and comfort them.
Take care and God bless!
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Unknown Dear Cat-in-Sydney
Oh no!!!! That is so worrying!!! I pray you and yours, also everyone in your area will be preserved. Evacuate asap!!!
My prayers are for you all. Take care and send word that you all are safe ok?????
Hugs and salam
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Cat-from-Sydney o Wise Master,
In the course of her work, my Mama has been visiting disaster struck areas too. Way back in 2004/2005 post-tsunami Acheh, Penang and Phuket were on her list. Mama was asleep in a hotel room in Acheh when another earthquake hit. For someone who comes from earthquake-free region, that was scary. But it made her appreciate the trauma felt by the survivors. purrr....meow!
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Unknown Dear Cat-in-Sydney
Now I understand why your Mama is such a warm and wonderful woman. :-)
You are blessed to have her. We all are!!
Please stay safe ok and let me know you all are safe. I am keeping my eyes on the news. Take care dearies.
Salam and hugs
Village Boy Let's spare a thought for the many victims who have been left homeless and with broken families.