Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Australia Tsunami Watch – AUSTRALIA’S east coast has been put on tsunami watch following a major 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile where at least six people have been killed. The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) issued a tsunami watch at 7:45pm (AEDT) on Saturday declaring a “potential tsunami threat” to New [...]
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Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Concepcion Chile – The death toll from a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Chile early Saturday has risen to 78, Chilean officials said. President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” and said the death toll would rise. “Without a doubt, with an earthquake of this magnitude, there will be more deaths,” the president [...]
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