Published on March 12, 2010 by Technology Slice
Aftershocks Continue In Chile – Chile’s new president, Sebastián Piñera, was minutes from being sworn in on Thursday when major aftershocks struck the central coast of this earthquake-ravaged country. But less than an hour after being inaugurated, he appeared on television to announce that troops, relief supplies and even Mr. Piñera himself would be heading [...]
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Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Chile Earthquake – New Zealand has issued a tsunami alert after a huge 8.8 magnitude quake hit off the coast of Chile, sparking a Pacific-wide warning that huge waves may be on the move. But the waves, which would not reach New Zealand until about 15 hours after the Chilean earthquake struck, were not expected [...]
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