Huge quake hits Chile, sparks tsunami alert
More than 120 dead; dangerous waves threaten countries around Pacific
From NBC, msnbc.com and news services
SANTIAGO, Chile - A devastating magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and spawning a tsunami that threatened every nation around the
Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.
city of Concepcion. Firefighters were working to put out fires
throughout the city, and most of the buildings in the city center were
destroyed.
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SANTIAGO, Chile - A devastating magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and spawning a tsunami that threatened every nation around the
Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.
Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant. It was the
strongest earthquake to hit the country in 50 years and one of the
strongest ever measured anywhere. President-elect Sebastian Pinera said
more than 120 people died and the toll could climb higher.
city of Concepcion. Firefighters were working to put out fires
throughout the city, and most of the buildings in the city center were
destroyed.
more here
Comment
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Comment by Claudia Valenzuela Neira on May 1, 2010 at 5:49pm -
Chile needs help...
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Comment by gianni de marchi on March 1, 2010 at 1:34pm -
VAMOS CHILE ARRIBA!!!
GRACIAS INCUBUS POR LA PREOCUPACIÓN
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Comment by Paulina Araya Ascuy on February 28, 2010 at 6:11pm -
I'm from Chile and I feel so proud when I noticed that f my favourite band's foundation mentioned this disaster.
(sorry for my ugly english!)
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