Chile earthquake 2010

Just about not long ago the Haiti earthquake had caused the world watch in sorrow, the fate of the Haitian.. now, the Chilean was hit by a devastating earthquake.

The Chile earthquake 2010 reached a magnitude of 8.8. The Chile earthquake 2010 rock a couple of places, Concepcion, Chile and the capital, Santiago, Chile.
The Department of Homeland Security stated FEMA is monitoring the situation including the Hawaii tsunami warning. Chile earthquake 2010 was still unknown in term of the damages, and the severity of the catastrophe.

Number of death unknown, according to the TVN cable news channel in Chile reported 82 deaths. Bachelot declared a “state of catastrophe” in central Chile. Advisories along the Pacific basin include Hawaii news reports of a Hawaii tsunami warning.

Chile President Michele Bachelet indicated the Chile earthquake 2010 started when a large wave swept into the Robinson Crusoe Islands off the Chilean coast. The massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck early this morning and coastal areas were evacuated.

Bachelot said, “We have had a huge earthquake, with some aftershocks. Despite this, the system is functioning. People should remain calm. We’re doing everything we can with all the forces we have. Any information we will share immediately.”

The Chili earthquake 2010 struck in the early morning of 3:34 AM, 200 miles southwest of Santiago Chile. The center was 70 miles from Concepcion Chile.

WalesOnline reports the largest earthquake ever recorded hit the same area of Chile was on May 22, 1960. The Chile earthquake had a 9.5 magnitude, killing about 1,600 people and leaving another two million homeless.

Tweet This Post