Huge Chile quake leaves central regions in ruins
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck central Chile, with at least 214 dead and 1.5 million homes damaged. Tsunami waves reached far beyond Chile as aftershocks followed and authorities declared a state of catastrophe. President Bachelet sought help if needed while the U S pledged assistance. Talca, 65 miles from the epicenter, felt violent tremors early morning as buildings collapsed and fires erupted.
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World’s strongest earthquakes list with historic magnitudes
A compiled list shows earthquakes of magnitude 8.6 or higher from 1700 to 2010, including 1960 Chile 9.5, 1964 Alaska 9.2, 2004 Sumatra 9.1, and 1700 Northern California quake. The text notes fatalities and notable tsunamis, with references to sources and a survivor account from a 15 story collapse.
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Washington
British Columbia
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Kam
Tsunami From Chile Quake Hits Hawaii and Pacific
A Chilean earthquake triggered a Pacific wide tsunami with surges up to 6.5 feet hitting Hawaii and California while fraught warnings extended to many islands. In Hawaii sirens and evacuations occurred at Hilo and Waikiki as officials urged people to seek higher ground.
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Hilo
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Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
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Pacific Rim
Antarctica
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Waikiki
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