Hawaii Nods to Treacherous Pacific Tsunami Event
A magnitude 8.8 Chile quake sparked a Pacific tsunami that veered toward Hawaii and California. Officials ordered evacuations and warned of possible renewals, but Hawaii saw only minor surges around 5.5 to 6.5 feet and no widespread damage.
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Tale of two quakes Chile versus Haiti
The Chilean earthquake, though stronger at magnitude 8.8, caused only hundreds of deaths, while Haiti's January quake killed about 220000. Chile benefits from wealth, strict codes, and prepared response. Haiti suffered from poorly built homes and limited experience with quakes.
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