UPDATE:Strong Aftershocks Strike Chile
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UPDATE:Strong Aftershocks Strike Chile and devastate an area that has all ready felt the wrath of Mother Nature.
More aftershocks rocked parts of Chile, Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday, March 4th, 2010, just five days after a massive earthquake that has killed more than 800 people. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 4.9 magnitude aftershock struck near the already devastated Maule region about 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The temblor came just hours after a 6.1 magnitude aftershock struck near Valparaiso, raising concerns that all ready damaged buildings could topple, killing and hurting more Chileans.
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| Chile Aftershock Details
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* The large red squares are the last two major aftershocks * Magnitude: 6.1 [Max magnitude estimated by Fire-Earth: 6.3 Mw] * Date-Time: o Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 01:59:50 UTC o Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 10:59:50 PM at epicenter * Location: 33.154°S, 72.064°W * Depth: 34.4 km (21.4 miles) * Region: OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE * Distances: o 45 km (30 miles) WSW of Valparaiso, Chile o 135 km (85 miles) WNW of SANTIAGO, Chile o 165 km (105 miles) NW of Rancagua, Chile o 190 km (115 miles) SSW of Illapel, Chile * Location Uncertainty: horizontal +/- 24.6 km (15.3 miles); depth +/- 4.3 km (2.7 miles) * Source: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) * Event ID: us2010tkan 10-degree Map Centered at 35°S,70°W |
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UPDATE:Strong Aftershocks Strike and the Pacific Ocean Tsunami Warning Center states that there are NO Tsunami Warnings, Watch or Advisory in effect.
At this point in time, rescue teams are focused on providing aid to those most vulnerable. The main issues right now are that some of the Chile earthquake victims have not received aid. Aid is flowing into some of the hard hit areas, but some Chilean residents are telling stories that they still had not received food or water. Another concern is security and forces are fanned out to stop looters. BBAC sends their condolences to the families and friends of those lost in the quakes and get well wishes for those who are injured. For the full story of “UPDATE:Strong Aftershocks Strike Chile,” go to CNN News. |
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