Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Easter Island – A partial evacuation of Easter Island has been ordered in Chile in the face of possible big tidal waves generated by a 8.8 magnitude earthquake, President Michelle Bachelet said Saturday. “High tidal waves could reach Easter Island,” Bachelet said. “Because of that we are evacuating people living in low-lying areas.” About 4,000 [...]
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Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center – On Saturday a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile and after that the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii issued a tsunami caution for areas across the region. Experts have asked to take appropriate action to respond to this threat. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center experts said sea level [...]
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