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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Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Tsunami Warning Hawaii – Tsunami warnings are in effect for parts of Central and South America, New Zealand, Russia, Japan, the Philippines, Hawaii and a number of Pacific islands after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday morning. “Sea level readings confirm that a tsunami has been generated which could cause widespread damage,” reads [...]
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