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Unlike Haiti, Chile was prepared on many levels

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:48:00 +0100

More News | PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti | The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher. | The reasons... (photo: AP / Juan Gonzalez)

At least 16 dead as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:58:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 16 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific rim of fire, officials said.

Asia braces for tsunami after Chile quake (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:55:00 +0100

AP - Wide swaths of the south Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday.

Hawaii under tsunami warning (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:55:00 +0100

AP - Hawaii is under a tsunami warning following a massive earthquake that struck central Chile.

Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile, 52 Dead, Toll Expected to Rise

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:55:00 +0100

USGS says the quake hit early Saturday at 3:34 p.m. (UTC 0634) about 100 kilometers from Concepcion - a large city in central Chile. 27 February 2010 A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 52 people, toppling buildings, and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific "rim of fire.

8.8-magnitude quake rocks Chile, 17 reported dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:54:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early today, reportedly killing 17 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago. See popup

Chile earthquake kills 52 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:53:00 +0100

A massive earthquake on the coast of Chile has killed at least 52 people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Chile earthquake kills 47 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:51:00 +0100

A massive earthquake on the coast of Chile has killed at least 47 people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Australia on tsunami watch following Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:49:00 +0100

Australia has been put on a tsunami watch following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile.

Chile quake kills at least 64 people

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:48:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Chile on Saturday killed at least 64 people, the interior minister said. The quake knocked down buildings and triggered a tsunami, which caused serious damage to half of the southern island of Juan Fernandez, local radio said.

Hawaii under tsunami warning after earthquake off Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:44:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning for the state following a strong earthquake Friday evening near the coast of Chile that caused substantial damage and killed at least six people.

Tsunami warning spreads across Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:43:00 +0100

Pacific nations are bracing for a destructive tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile.

Massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:43:00 +0100

President declares "state of catastrophe;" power outages make damage difficult to determine; tsunami warnings issued over wide area.

AP News in Brief

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:43:00 +0100

8.8-magnitude Chile earthquake damages buildings, setting off tsunami. President says 16 dead

World › 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile; at least 16 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing at least 16 people and downing phone lines. President Michele Bachelet declared a "state…

Updated: Huge earthquake hits Chile, 56 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early today, killing at least 56 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. President Michelle Bachelet confirmed 56 deaths and said more were possible. Telephone and...

Chile quake downs buildings, kills 64

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:38:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake strikes Chile, killing at least 64 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings more than 200 miles away.

Huge 8.8 quake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:36:00 +0100

MASSIVE earthquake devastated Chile early this morning killing at least 53 people

FACTBOX - Five facts about earthquakes and magnitude

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0100

Following are details about measuring the strength of earthquakes and related issues:

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Chile Hit by Massive 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:28:00 +0100

A TIME reporter in Santiago says buildings have been destroyed and power cut, but early reports suggest casualty numbers may be low

Massive earthquake in Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:26:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 quake struck south-central Chile early Saturday, killing 47 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in Santiago. President Michelle Bachelet confirmed 47 deaths, saying more were possible.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:24:00 +0100

Reuters - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Tsunami triggered, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:24:00 +0100

Scores of people have been reported dead following a massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake in Chile. A tsunami warning has been issued and strong aftershocks have been reported.

Tsunami fears after massive Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:20:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake has struck near the coast of south-central Chile shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital Santiago, 320 kilometres away.

Powerful earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:20:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake hit Chile earlier today, causing destruction and loss of life. Underground tremors measuring 8.8 points on the Richter scale were registered 90 kilometres north of the city Concepcion, in the central part of the country, at a depth of 55 kilometres.

Massive earthquake in Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:20:00 +0100

Up to 47 dead in Chilean earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:19:00 +0100

A MASSIVE earthquake, recorded at magnitude 8.8, has been recorded off the coast of Concepcion, Chile.

Death toll in Chile quake 17

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:18:00 +0100

Published: 02.27.10, 12:12 / Israel News A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, reportedly killing 17 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago. Local radio said 17 people were killed and President Michelle Bachelet confirmed six deaths, saying more were possible.

FACTBOX-Chile has history of big earthquakes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:17:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 11:11:39 GMT Source: Reuters Feb 27 (Reuters) - A magnitude 8.8-earthquake struck south-central Chile on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for Chile and Peru. At least 52 people were killed and officials said the death toll ...

Massive quake strikes Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:15:00 +0100

A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has hit central Chile, killing at least 47 people, local media say.

Massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:15:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. ...

Japan warns of Pacific-wide tsunami risk after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:15:00 +0100

2010/02/27 TOKYO: Japanese authorities warned of a tsunami risk across wide areas of the Pacific after a major earthquake struck Chile Saturday, with US geologists saying the risk extended as far as the Antarctic. Asian nations are highly sensitive to any tsunami risk following the massive Indian....

Deaths in Chilean quake rise to 17

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:15:00 +0100

2010/02/27 SANTIAGO: Chilean radio has reported at least 17 people have died in a massive earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, which struck southern Chile early Saturday, knocking out power and driving people into the streets in a panic. President Michelle Bachelet earlier told a press....

Decade's deadly earthquakes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:14:00 +0100

Over the last decade hundreds of earthquakes have left hundreds of thousands dead, and millions homeless.

Russian citizens not hurt in quake-hit Chile capital - embassy

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:13:00 +0100

27.02.2010, 12.28 SANTIAGO, February 27 (Itar-Tass) - Russian citizens were not hurt in the earthquake in the Chilean capital, the Russian embassy in Chile told Itar-Tass on Saturday. The earthquake caused panic in the capital. People ran from their homes outdoors. There have been no reports about destruction so far.

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 47

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:10:00 +0100

An earthquake which struck central Chile early this morning killed at least 47 people according to President Michelle Bachelet.

Massive 8.8. earthquake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:10:00 +0100

Chile A massive 8.8 earthquake struck Chile in the early hours of Saturday morning, killing at least 44, Chilean President Michele Bachelet said on state television. The quake was follwed by two large aftershocks, and triggered tsunami alerts in Central America and French Polynesia. Bachelet called a "state of catastrophe" in Chile.

Australia on tsunami watch following Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

Australia has been put on a tsunami watch following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet confirmed the deaths, declaring a 'state of catastrophe' in central Chile.

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 47 - president

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake which struck Chile earlier on Saturday has risen to 47, the country's president, Michelle Bachelet, said.

M8.8 quake hits central Chile, 47 killed: report

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near the central Chilean city of Concepcion early Saturday, triggering a tsunami and killing 47 people, Reuters news agency quoted President Michelle Bachelet as saying. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe.

Massive 8.8. Earthquake Hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +0100

Chile's President: At Least 16 Dead; Declares "State of Catastrophe"; Tsunami Warning Issued; Hawaii Could Be in Range

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile, 6 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:05:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Several people killed after earthquake with magnitude of 8.8 hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:05:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake, capable of tremendous damage, struck southern Chile, shaking buildings in the capital, where some buildings collapsed.

Chile death toll rising

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:04:00 +0100

The death toll of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday is rising.

The world's strongest earthquakes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:03:00 +0100

Here is a list of deadly earthquakes that registered at least an 8.5 magnitude, not including the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday. Read More

Death toll rises after 8.8 magnitude Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:02:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:27:00 +1100 A 6.9 magnitude aftershock has struck off the coast of Chile following an original 8.8 magnitude earthquake that is thought to have killed more than 45 people. The original quake struck some 350 km from the capital, about 90 km northeast of the costal....

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:02:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile, (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. President Michelle

Dozens Killed As Chile Hit By Major Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:01:00 +0100

At least 47 people have been killed after a huge earthquake struck the Chilean coast, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Santiago.

At least 16 dead after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:59:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 16 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific rim of fire, officials said. The massive quake plunged much of the Chilean capital, Santiago, into darkness as it snapped power lines and....

Huge quake in Chile kills at least 6

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:59:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least six people, violently shaking the Chilean capital and forcing a Pacific-wide tsunami alert.

At least 16 dead as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:54:00 +0100

AFP - A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early on Saturday killing at least 16 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific rim of fire, officials said.

Australia on tsunami watch following Chile quake (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:54:00 +0100

AP - Australia has been put on a tsunami watch following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:52:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami. Buildings collapsed and phone lines and electricity were down, making the extent of the damage difficult to determine.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile, 6 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:52:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Massive quake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:51:00 +0100

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. At least 16 deaths were reported.

Chile President: 'There Will Be More Deaths'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:49:00 +0100

A quake off the Chilean coast generated a tsunami with devastating potential. More than 10 aftershocks have been reported.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:47:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Roads to Los Bronces mine blocked after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:46:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Roads to Chile's Los Bronces copper mine were blocked on Saturday after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake, security officials at the mine said. Officials at state-run Codelco's El Teniente and Andina copper mines were not immediately available for comment.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:46:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 10:37:57 GMT Source: Reuters * President says 47 people killed * Some buildings toppled * Buildings shook violently in the capital, causing damage (Updates with 47 killed, adds details) By Alonso Soto SANTIAGO, Chile, ...

8.3-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:46:00 +0100

WASHINGTON - A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near the coast of central Chile early Saturday and US authorities warned it could generate a tsunami. The epicenter of the tremor, which occurred at 3:34 am local time (0634 GMT), was 99 kilometers (61 miles) west southwest of....

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 17 reported dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:45:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, reportedly killing 17 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago.

FACTBOX - Deadliest earthquakes on record

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:45:00 +0100

REUTERS - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile in the early hours of Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital Santiago, 200 miles (320 km) away and triggering a tsunami along the coast. Following is a list of the deadliest earthquakes on record: Year....

Biggest earthquakes in history

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:41:00 +0100

Deadly earthquakes that registered a magnitude of at least 8.5 22 May 1960: A magnitude-9.5 earthquake in southern Chile and the ensuing tsunami killed at least 1,716 people. 27 March 1964: A magnitude-9.2 quake in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and the ensuing tsunami killed 128 people. 26 December 2004: A magnitude-9.

Chile rattled by huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake, at least 17 killed

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:39:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chilean radio has reported at least 17 people have died in a massive earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, which struck southern Chile early Saturday, knocking out power and driving people into the streets in a panic.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, 17 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:39:00 +0100

A tsunami warning has been issued for Chile and Peru by the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center following the quake.

Chile quake downs buildings, kills 47

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:38:00 +0100

A magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile , collapsing buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital Santiago, 200 miles away.

Massive earthquake, aftershocks rattle Chile; tsunami warning issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:38:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami.

Tsunami warning is expanded for whole Central America, French Polynesia

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:37:00 +0100

Washington. US government warned of a tsunami risk across wide areas of the Pacific, all of Central America and French Polynesia, after a major earthquake struck Chile Saturday, AFP reported. Earlier today the US Pacific Tsunami warning center issued a tsunami warning for Chile and Peru, and a....

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 17 reported dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:37:00 +0100

Santiago. A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, reportedly killing 17 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago, Reuters reported. Local radio said 17 people were killed and President Michelle Bachelet confirmed six deaths, saying more were possible.

Australia on tsunami watch after quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:34:00 +0100

AUSTRALIA'S east coast has been put on tsunami watch following a major 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile where at least six people have been killed. The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) issued a tsunami watch at 7:45pm (AEDT) on Saturday declaring a "potential....

EXTRA: Death toll in Chile quake 'at least 16,' Bachelet says

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:34:00 +0100

Santiago - The death toll in Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has risen to at least 16 people, according to the country's president, Michelle Bachelet. However the Chilean navy saw until now no evidence of the feared tsunami, Bachelet, sp...

Tsunami fears after 8.8 Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:59:00 +0100

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Chile, shaking the capital for a minute-and-a-half and setting off a tsunami, which triggered international alerts.

The world's strongest earthquakes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:28:00 +0100

By The Associated Press Here is a list of deadly earthquakes that registered at least an 8.5 magnitude, not including the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday.

8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:27:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 17 reported dead (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:24:00 +0100

Reuters - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, reportedly killing 17 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago.

Huge quake in Chile kills at least 6 (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:24:00 +0100

AFP - A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least six people, violently shaking the Chilean capital and forcing a Pacific-wide tsunami alert.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 17 reported dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:24:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile, (Reuters) – A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early today, reportedly killing 17 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the ...

8.8-magnitude quake hits central Chile, kills six people

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:23:00 +0100

At least six people were killed when an 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook central Chile early on Saturday, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 17 reported dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:16:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 10:04:41 GMT Source: Reuters * 17 people reported killed, Chilean radio says * Buildings shook violently in the capital, causing damage (Updates with at least 17 people reported killed, details) By Alonso Soto SANTIAGO, ...

Chile Rocked By Deadly 8.8-Magnitude Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:16:00 +0100

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed after a huge earthquake struck the Chilean coast, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Santiago.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 17 reported dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:15:00 +0100

Massive earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:14:00 +0100

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Australia on tsunami watch after quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:14:00 +0100

Australia's east coast is on tsunami watch following a major 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile where at least six people are dead.

8.8 Chile earthquake kills at least six

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:14:00 +0100

At least six people were killed when a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook central Chile, as US and Japanese authorities issued tsunami warnings.

Massive earthquake hits south America

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:32:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake, capable of tremendous damage, struck southern Chile early today, shaking buildings in the capital, where some buildings collapsed.

At least 6 dead as massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:13:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least six people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago. ...

Deadly earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:11:00 +0100

Quake of magnitude 8.8 kills at least six and triggers tsunami A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has struck central Chile, killing at least six people and triggering a tsunami. The tremor shook the capital, Santiago, for a minute and a half early this morning, bringing down telephone and power lines.

World › 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:10:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami. Buildings collapsed…

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:09:00 +0100

A tsunami warning was issued for Chile and Peru by the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center following the quake.

Tsunami warnings after massive 8.8 earthquake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:06:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said six people were reported to have been killed and that more deaths were likely.

Chile Hit By Deadly 8.8-Magnitude Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:01:00 +0100

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed after a huge earthquake struck the Chilean coast, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Santiago.

Chile quake kills at least six - president

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said on Saturday that at least six people had died in a magnitude 8.8 earthquake, warning that the death toll could rise.

USGS says Chile quake generated tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early on Saturday generated a tsunami that may have been destructive along the coast near the epicenter, a U.S. agency said.

FACTBOX - Facts about Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

REUTERS - A magnitude-8.3 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for Chile and Peru. Here are some facts about Chile: * In 1960, Chile was hit by the world's biggest earthquake in records dating back to 1900, U.S. Geological Survey data shows. The 9.

Chile jolted by massive quake; tsunami warning issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked central Chile early Saturday, triggering a tsunami. At least six people are confirmed dead and the death toll is expected to rise, government officials say.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile (UPDATE)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:59:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami. Buildings collapsed and phone lines and electricity were down, making the extent of ...

Huge quake of 8.8 magnitude hits Chile (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:54:00 +0100

AFP - A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean off the coast of central Chile early on Saturday, leaving at least six people dead.

'There will be more deaths'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:54:00 +0100

Chilean President Michele Bachelet has warned that more reports of deaths should be expected, urging residents of major cities to stay calm and avoid roads.

8.8 Mag. Chile Quake Prompts Tsunami Fears

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:37:00 +0100

"State of Catastrophe"; At Least 76 Dead; Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific Including Hawaii; California, Alaska on Alert

Dozens killed after earthquake with magnitude of 8.8 hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:36:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile killing around 80 people. President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” in central Chile and said the death toll was rising. Tsunami warnings were issued over a wide area, including Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Antarctica and Australia.

Australia on tsunami watch

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:14:00 +0100

Australia is on tsunami watch after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile's coast.

47 dead and counting

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:36:00 +0100

The death toll of the earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday has now risen to at least 47.

Foreign Ministry: Around 200 Finns in Chilean Quake Zone

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:35:00 +0100

Around 200 Finnish citizens are thought to live in the area affected by Saturday’s major earthquake in Chile, says the Foreign Ministry. However, no information is currently available as to how many reside in the city of Concepción, which was close to the epicentre of the quake.

Asia braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:35:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the south Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday. Read More

Chile earthquake: Easter Island evacuation as tsunami brings disaster to Pacific islands

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:33:00 +0100

Easter Islanders flee after huge earthquake in Chile triggered a tsunami which is radiating across the Pacific damaging the islands said to have inspired Robinson Crusoe.

Hawaii remains under tsunami warning after earthquake off Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:33:00 +0100

Chilean tsunami could reach Russia

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter Scale in Chile could create a tsunami that would reach Russia’s Kuril Islands and Kamchatka peninsula, informs Interfax news agency.

Massive quake jolts Chile; tsunami warning issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +0100

• 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocks central Chile• 78 confirmed dead; number expected to rise• Tsunami warnings triggered in Pacific• Epicenter off coast, near city of Concepcion

Tsunami fears hit Asia after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:29:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the south Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday.

At least 64 dead as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:29:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 64 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific rim of fire, a government minister said.

Chile Struck By 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:28:00 +0100

Chile's government says several dozen people are confirmed dead in a giant earthquake that has collapsed buildings and set off a tsunami.

Asia braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:27:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- Wide swaths of the south Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday....

Chile Hit by Massive 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake (Time.com)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:25:00 +0100

Time.com - A TIME reporter in Santiago says buildings have been destroyed and power cut, but early reports suggest casualty numbers may be low

Chile earthquake kills 52 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:25:00 +0100

A massive earthquake on the coast of Chile has killed at least 52 people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile, 52 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:23:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 52 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Dozens killed in Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:22:00 +0100

27/02/2010 - 11:51:01 Dozens of people were killed in a massive earthquake which hit Chile today. The quake, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, shook the South American country’s capital Santiago for a minute and a half. Reports suggested at least 64 people had died but the death toll is expected to rise.

'Catastrophe' in Chile after 8.8-magnitude quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:36:00 +0100

An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Chile early Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A tsunami warning was ...

Asia braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:21:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the South Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday.

CHILEAN PRESIDENT SAYS TSUNAMI COULD HIT EASTER ISLAND IN AN HOU

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 11:57:56 GMT Source: Reuters CHILEAN PRESIDENT SAYS TSUNAMI COULD HIT EASTER ISLAND IN AN HOUR, EVACUATION UNDER WAY ...

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 12:00:37 GMT Source: Reuters * Quake kills 78 people * Some buildings toppled, bridges and roads damaged * Buildings shook violently in the capital, airport closed (Updates death toll, adds details on ...

Chilean earthquake kills at least 76 people

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 11:51:15 GMT Source: Reuters SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - At least 76 people died in a powerful earthquake that struck Chile early on Saturday, the interior minister said. (Reporting by Santiago bureau; Writing by Helen Popper ...

Chile's biggest copper mine operating- union

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 12:05:16 GMT Source: Reuters SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The world's largest copper mine, Escondida, was operating normally on Saturday after a major earthquake hit mining powerhouse Chile, a union leader said. " ...

Australia issues tsunami alert after Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 12:00:14 GMT Source: Reuters SYDNEY, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Australia issued a tsunami alert on Saturday for its eastern coastline following a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in Chile, ...

HAWAII ISLANDS FACE TSUNAMI THREAT, URGENT ACTION NEEDED- US AGE

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 12:09:41 GMT Source: Reuters HAWAII ISLANDS FACE TSUNAMI THREAT, URGENT ACTION NEEDED- US AGENCY ...

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Chile Suffers Massive Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

A quake off the Chilean coast generated a tsunami with devastating potential. Eleven aftershocks have been reported, as well as 78 deaths. Hawaii and Australia are under tsunami alerts.

Mass tsunami alert after 8.8 quake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:18:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. ...

Tsunami Warnings After Deadly Chile Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:16:00 +0100

At least 78 people have been killed after a huge earthquake struck the Chilean coast, which triggered a tsunami and sparked warnings for 53 countries.

Hawaii under tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:15:00 +0100

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning following a massive earthquake that struck central Chile.

Chilean quake kills scores of people

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:21:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing at least 78 people and downing phone lines.

Chile quake kills at least 64 people

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:15:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Chile on Saturday killed at least 64 people, the interior minister said.

Massive earthquake in Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:12:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 quake struck south-central Chile early Saturday, killing 78 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in Santiago, interior minister Edmundo Perez Yoma announced.

Tsunami strikes Chilean island group

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:11:00 +0100

A 3-meter tsunami wave hit on Saturday the Robinson Crusoe island, the largest in the Chilean Juan Fernandez archipelago, following a powerful earthquake which struck Chile earlier in the day, the country's president, Michelle Bachelet, said.

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 76

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:10:00 +0100

An earthquake which struck central Chile early this morning killed at least 76 people according to Chile's Interior minister.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:08:00 +0100

By ASSOCIATED PRESS 27/02/2010 13:35 Dozens killed, with death toll expected to rise; Tsunami warnings issued. A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing dozens of people and downing phone lines. President Michele Bachelet declared a "state of....

Chile quake downs buildings, kills 76

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:08:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake strikes Chile, killing at dozens of people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings more than 200 miles away.

Powerful quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:08:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile - A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.Buildings collapsed and phone lines and...

Australia on tsunami watch following Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:07:00 +0100

Australia has been put on a tsunami watch following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile.

78 killed as massive quake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:07:00 +0100

A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has hit central Chile, killing at least 78 people, ministers say.

Asia braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:07:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the south Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday.

Officials: Chile quake could trigger tsunami in Japan

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:05:00 +0100

Tokyo - The Japan Meteorological Agency said it was looking into whether a tsunami generated by Saturday's earthquake in Chile could reach the Japanese coast. If it does, a wave around 1 metre high would probably hit at around 1 pm local time on Sund...

Death toll rises to 76 in Chilean quake - 4th Update

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:05:00 +0100

Santiago - Chilean authorities reported that at least 76 people had been killed in an 8.8-point earthquake which also inflicted major damage on the South American country early Saturday. As the extent of the damage around the country bec...

Massive earthquake in Chile, 76 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:05:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 quake struck south-central Chile early Saturday, killing 76 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in Santiago, interior minister Edmundo Perez Yoma announced.

'Scores dead' as quake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:56:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Chile, killing at least 75 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. A huge wave reached a populated area in the Robinson Crusoe Islands, 410 miles off the Chilean coast, said President Michelle Bachelet.

New Zealand issues tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:55:00 +0100

WELLINGTON - New Zealand on Sunday 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.

Tsunami threatens Hawaiian islands: U.S. agency (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:55:00 +0100

Reuters - A tsunami was generated on Saturday that could cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

FACTBOX - Chile has history of big earthquakes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:15:00 +0100

(Reuters) - A magnitude 8.8-earthquake struck south-central Chile on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for Chile and Peru. At least 52 people were killed and officials said the death toll would likely rise further.

Pacific braces for tsunamis

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the south Pacific, Asia and Australia are bracing for a tsunamis after a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Chile.

Death toll mounts in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +0100

The death toll continues to climb and countries across the Pacific prepare for potentially deadly tsunamis following a massive 8.8-magnitiue earthquake in Chile.

Tsunami threatens Hawaiian islands: U.S. agency

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:53:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tsunami was generated on Saturday that could cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

No Romanian Nationals Died In 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Which Hit Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:53:00 +0100

Romania’s Embassy to Chile contacted a part of the Romanian nationals living in Chile, following an 8.8- magnitude earthquake that struck the South American country early Saturday, and no victims have been reported among Romanians so far, Romanian Foreign Ministry spokesman Lucian Rosenfeld told MEDIAFAX Saturday.

(AHN) Developing: Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Strikes Chile, Tsunami Warning Issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:50:00 +0100

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile at 3:34 a.m. local time on Saturday killing 47 people. Strong aftershocks, including a magnitude 6.9 one, followed the quake originating off the coast of Maule near the city of Concepcion, 212 miles from the capital Santiago. - (AHN)

Russia’s Far East on alert over deadly Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:50:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake which struck Chile earlier in the day has risen to 47, news agencies report. The 8.8-magnitude quake hit the Latin American country in the early hours of Saturday.

Massive earthquake in Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:50:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 quake struck south-central Chile early Saturday, killing 78 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in Santiago, interior minister Edmundo Perez Yoma announced.

Tsunami threatens Hawaiian islands- US agency

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:49:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 12:37:10 GMT Source: Reuters (Adds details) WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A tsunami was generated on Saturday that could cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. & ...

Chile Suffers Massive Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:49:00 +0100

A quake off the Chilean coast generated a tsunami with devastating potential. Eleven aftershocks have been reported, as well as 78 deaths. Tsunami alerts are issued for a wide area.

Pacific under tsunami threat after massive 8.8 quake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:46:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people and triggering tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific basin.

New Zealand issues tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:46:00 +0100

2010/02/27 WELLINGTON: New Zealand on Sunday 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, at 3.

At least 78 killed as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:46:00 +0100

2010/02/27 SANTIAGO: A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening the Pacific rim of fire, officials said. The massive quake plunged much of the Chilean capital, Santiago, into darkness as it snapped power lines and severed communications.

Malaysian Foreign Ministry trying to establish contact with embassy in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:46:00 +0100

2010/02/27 KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is still trying to establish contact with the Malaysian embassy in Santiago on the status of Malaysians in Chile, in the aftermath of the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake which struck the central part of the South American country today, said Deputy Foreign Minister A.

Tsunami hits Robinson Crusoe Island after Chile quake: president

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:46:00 +0100

2010/02/27 SANTIAGO: Chile’s remote Robinson Crusoe Island was hit by a huge wave after a massive earthquake rocked the country and aid ships had been sent to the rescue, President Michelle Bachelet said Saturday. The island, part of the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, lies some 700 kilometres out in the Pacific from the Chilean mainland.

Chilean earthquake kills dozens

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:45:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing at least 78 people and downing phone lines.

At least 78 dead as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:55:00 +0100

AFP - A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early on Saturday killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific rim of fire, President Michelle Bachelet announced.

Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:41:00 +0100

More on this story Many feared dead as quake of magnitude 8.8 rocks region and triggers tsunami alerts 1 / 6 TVN television image of a crushed car in a parking garage in Concepcion, Chile Photograph: AP 27 February 2010: An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.

'State of catastrophe' after huge earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:41:00 +0100

President declares 'state of catastrophe' as quake of magnitude 8.8 rocks capital and triggers tsunami A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has struck central Chile, killing at least 78 people and triggering a tsunami. The tremor shook the capital, Santiago, for a minute and a half early....

Chile earthquake - Maltese may be in the region

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:41:00 +0100

Updated 1.30 p.m. The Foreign Ministry has appealed to relatives of Maltese who are in Chile to make contact with it on telephone numbers 79476382, 79430801 or 21242191. A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile at 7.30 a.m. today,...

Tsunami in Hawaii threatens islands

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:41:00 +0100

A tsunami caused by the earthquake in Chile could cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. "Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property," the center said in a bulletin....

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:40:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet confirmed the deaths, declaring a 'state of catastrophe' in central Chile.

Hawaii under tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:00 +0100

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning following a massive earthquake that struck central Chile.

Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile, at least 78 Dead, Toll Expected to Rise

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:41:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings, and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific "rim of fire." Cell phone communication has been knocked out across much of the country and communication has been difficult in the area where the earthquake struck.

Fr.Polynesia on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:41:00 +0100

The Pacific island territory of French Polynesia was placed on tsunami alert on Saturday after Chile was rocked by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 78 people. The first wave was expected to hit the French Polynesian Gambier islands at...

Survivors describe ‘very frightening’ quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:38:00 +0100

Survivors of the massive earthquake in Chile told of their terror Saturday. Eben Harrell, a London-based Time magazine journalist who was visiting Santiago, described the quake as "very frightening." Harrell told NBC's TODAY that he was in his hotel when the building started shaking and he realized, "Oh my God, it's an earthquake.

Chile earthquake kills 70, triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:37:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck southern Chile on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital, the US Geological Survey said.

8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:37:00 +0100

A massive quake struck Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital of Santiago, bringing down buildings and setting off a tsunami. At least 78 were killed with the toll rising.

'Scores dead' as quake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:30:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Chile, killing at least 75 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Chile earthquake generates cross-Pacific tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:27:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- People in Hawaii were urgently told to protect lives and property from a tsunami crossing the Pacific as fast as a jetliner after a devastating earthquake in Chile....

At least 78 killed as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +0100

AFP - A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early on Saturday killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening the Pacific rim of fire, officials said.

Chile earthquake generates cross-Pacific tsunami (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +0100

AP - People in Hawaii were urgently told to protect lives and property from a tsunami crossing the Pacific as fast as a jetliner after a devastating earthquake in Chile.

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +0100

Reuters - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.

Chile earthquake kills 76 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:42:00 +0100

A massive earthquake on the coast of Chile has killed at least 76 people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Huge Chile earthquake triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:21:00 +0100

A huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile has left scores of people dead and triggered a tsunami. Local media are reporting extensive damage, caused by a tsunami in the Juan Fernandez islands in the Pacific Ocean. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said it was heading towards Easter Island, which is being evacuated.

Death toll (78) climbing

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:21:00 +0100

There are now at least 78 confirmed dead after a massive earthquake rocked Chile on Saturday.

Chile Quake Kills At Least 76; Tsunami Warning Issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:19:00 +0100

The death toll from a massive earthquake that hit central Chile today has risen to at least 76, the government says.

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:17:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile, (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 eople, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. President Michelle

At least 78 killed as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:15:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early on Saturday killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening the Pacific rim of fire, officials said.

Australia tsunami watch

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:15:00 +0100

Australia's east coast has been put on tsunami watch following a major 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile.

Death toll at 76 after cities bear brunt of tremor Tsunami travel times

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:15:00 +0100

A HUGE earthquake rocked Chile yesterday, killing at least 76 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific, including NSW, Queensland and New Zealand.

Tsunami warning: onlookers told to stay away

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:13:00 +0100

A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of the New South Wales and Queensland coast following an earthquake in Chile earlier today.

NZ issues tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:13:00 +0100

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.

Death toll in powerful Chile quake reaches 78

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:12:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake which struck Chile earlier on Saturday has risen to 78, the local TV channel 24 said.

Earthquake in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:12:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake which struck Chile earlier on Saturday has risen to 78, the local TV channel 24 said. Story Earthquake in Chile The 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Latin American country in the early hours of Saturday. The tremor occurred some 89 kilometers (55.

Easter Island may be flooded by tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:12:00 +0100

Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean may be partially flooded by the tsunami caused by a massive earthquake in Chile, the evacuation of residents is under way, Chilean President Michelle said on Saturday.

World › 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile; at least 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:11:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. A huge wave reached a…

8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:24:00 +0100

A massive quake struck Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital of Santiago, bringing down buildings and setting off a tsunami. At least 78 were killed with the toll rising.

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 78

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:10:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early this morning, killing at least 78 people and triggering a tsunami.

Pacific rim on alert as Chile quake triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:06:00 +0100

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked Chile killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening the Pacific rim of fire.

Chilean president says 78 killed in quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:03:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said that at least 78 people have been killed in the 8.8 magnitude earthquake which rattled the country early Saturday morning. Bachelet said two ships have been dispatched to send aid to Chile's remote Robinson Crusoe Island.

8.3-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 07:33:15 GMT SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.3 earthquake struck near Concepcion, Chile, early on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital of Santiago.

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

* Quake kills 78 people * Some buildings toppled, bridges and roads damaged * Buildings shook violently in the capital, airport closed (Updates death toll, adds details on damage) By Alonso Soto SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.

Tsunami could hit Chile's Easter Island - president

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A tsunami could hit Chile's Easter Island after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the South American country, President Michelle Bachelete said on Saturday, adding that coastal areas of the island were being evacuated.

Australia issues tsunami alert after Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia issued a tsunami alert on Saturday for its eastern coastline following a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in Chile, government meteorologists said.

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile -- tsunami warning issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:16:00 +0100

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Chile Saturday. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning.

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii following massive earthquake in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:16:00 +0100

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile Saturday morning triggering a tsunami warning for Hawaii.

Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:14:00 +0100

- Topix Tracker Articles, photos, and discussions about Earthquake from the top news sites on the web. Continually tracked and updated. WaPo - Residents walk by debris after 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday in Santiago de Chile early Saturday Feb.

Chile earthquake - Maltese are safe

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:12:00 +0100

Updated 3 p.m. A small group of Maltese who were in the area of this morning's powerful earthquake in Chile have made contact with relatives in Malta and confirmed they are safe, informed sources said. The Maltese had gone to Chile on a wine...

Peru calls off tsunami warning, Hawaii prepares for strike

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:12:00 +0100

Peruvian officials have called off a tsunami warning administered after a massive earthquake struck Chile earlier on Saturday, the National Oceanic Administration of Peru said.

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. See popup | Tsunami travel time

Massive quake kills dozens in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:08:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake strikes Chile, killing at dozens of people, triggering a tsunami and damaging buildings more than 200 miles away.

Massive earthquake hits Chile: At least 78 dead - Summary

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:07:00 +0100

Santiago - A massive earthquake rocked central Chile on Saturday, leaving at least 78 people dead and inflicting heavy damage on the South American nation. Hundreds of people were missing and feared trapped under the rubble of buildings which buckled...

Chile devastated by major earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:07:00 +0100

Chile's second largest city suffered widespread devastation in a severe earthquake which has claimed scores of lives across the South American country.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake has struck Chile, triggering a tsunami. At least 78 people have been killed and more deaths are feared. Serious damage has been reported in two southern cities, in what is the country’s worst quake in decades. In the capital Santiago, the international airport has been forced to close.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile — A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. Chilean TV showed devastating images from the country's second city of Concepcion of collapsed homes, a large building completely engulfed in....

Gov't sets up emergency office for Chile quake, Japan on tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +0100

The Japanese government set up a liaison office at the prime minister's office Saturday evening to gather information on an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile earlier in the day and told the Chilean government that Japan is ready to provide emergency aid if necessary.

Gov't sets up emergency office for Chile quake, Japan on tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +0100

The Japanese government set up a liaison office at the prime minister's office Saturday evening to gather information on an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile earlier in the day. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe.

M8.8 quake hits central Chile, at least 78 killed: reports

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near the central Chilean city of Concepcion early Saturday, triggering a tsunami and killing 78 people, the U.S. Geological Survey and media reports said. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe.

Chile Earthquake Death Toll Rises, President Order Evacuation of Easter Island

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:11:00 +0100

Massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake kills at least 78 people, topples buildings, and triggers tsunami warning around 'rim of fire'

Slide show: 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:05:00 +0100

Chile earthquake kills 78 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit the coast of Chile, killing dozens of people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Death toll at 78 after cities bear brunt of tremor Tsunami travel times

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0100

A POWERFUL earthquake has rocked Chile, killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening the Pacific, including Queensland, NSW and New Zealand.

Tsunami threat to Hawaiian islands

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:57:00 +0100

A tsunami was generated today that may cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has said.

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:56:00 +0100

A massive earthquake measuring 8.3 magnitude on the Richter scale struck southern Chile early Saturday, knocking out power and driving people in panic into the streets.

Chile quake death toll hits 78, partial island evacuation ordered

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:56:00 +0100

"Without a doubt, with an earthquake of this magnitude, there will be more deaths," Chilean president said. The epicenter was only 115 km from Concepcion, Chile's second-largest city with a population of 200,000..

Chile rocked by devastating quake; Australia, Asian shores brace for tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:55:00 +0100

W ide swaths of the south Pacific, Asia and Australia are braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. A huge wave reached a populated area in the Robinson Crusoe Islands, 660....

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:53:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Chile earthquake: tsunami warnings trigger evacuations across Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:51:00 +0100

The devastating earthquake in Chile has triggered a tsunami which is radiating across the Pacific and has already caused serious damage on the islands said to have inspired Robinson Crusoe.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:05:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Fr.Polynesia on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:50:00 +0100

PARIS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The Pacific island territory of French Polynesia was placed on tsunami alert on Saturday after Chile was rocked by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 78 people. The first wave was expected to hit the French Polynesian Gambier islands at 1550 GMT, then Tahiti at 1750....

Earthquake in Chile: Maltese might in region Saturday, February 27, 2010 14:10 CET The Ministry said it had information that there were some Maltese persons in the region and thus would like to establish ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:46:00 +0100

The Foreign Affairs Ministry urged relatives or friends of Maltese who are in Chile to contact it on 79476382 or 79430801, following an earthquake of an 8.8 magnitude which hit the region. The Ministry said it had information that there were some Maltese persons in the region and thus would like to establish the exact number of Maltese in Chile.

Malaysians in Chile are safe: Wisma Putra

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:46:00 +0100

Malaysians in Chile are safe after the massive earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, a Wisma Putra official said Saturday night.

Tsunami threatens Hawaiian islands - U.S. agency

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:46:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tsunami was generated on Saturday that could cause damage along the coasts of all the Hawaiian islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Pacific basin braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:45:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the South Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday.

Chilean pres. declares state of emergency with death toll surging to 47

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:45:00 +0100

KUWAIT, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- President of Chile Michelle Bachelet announced here Saturday a "state of catastrophe" in the central areas of her country following a massive earthquake of 8.8 magnitude on the Richter scale that hit the country. President Bachelet held a meeting with her top aides on the....

Huge earthquake strikes Chile, 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:47:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami. Local

People warned to stay off beaches after tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:45:00 +0100

People on Australia's east coast are being warned to stay away from beaches on Sunday morning after warnings of a possible tsunami.

Chilean president says 78 killed in 8.8-magnitude quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:43:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chilean President Michele Bachelet said that at least 78 people have been killed in a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the country early Saturday. Bachelet said the death toll was at 78 and rising, but officials had no information on the number of people injured.

Powerful earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:42:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 8.5 points on the Richter scale struck central Chile in the early hours of Saturday

Moscow ready to help quake-stricken Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:42:00 +0100

MOSCOW, February 27 (RIA Novosti) - Russia is prepared to help Chile hit by a powerful earthquake killing 78 people, the Kremlin press service said on Saturday. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent a telegram expressing condolences to his Chilean counterpart, Michelle Bachelet.

Chile rocked by devastating quake; Australia braces for tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:40:00 +0100

Death toll climbs as tsunami warnings issued over South America, Hawaii, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Russia

Aftershocks and tsunamis in wake of the quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:40:00 +0100

Chile Chile has been wracked with aftershocks on Saturday, just hours after a massive 8.8 earthquake shook the country, the US Geological Survey said. A series of aftershocks ranging from 5.5 to 6.9 on the richter scale continue to batter Chile. A 5.5 aftershock hit near Valparaiso after the major quake in the early hours of the morning.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:40:00 +0100

| SANTIAGO, Chile - A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. | A huge wave reached a populated area i... (photo: AP / APTN)

Hawaii Braces For Possible Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:38:00 +0100

Warning Issued for Pacific Coastal Areas Following Massive 8.8-Mag. Chilean Quake; Advisories Also for Calif., Alaska

Chile earthquake kills 78 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:38:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit the coast of Chile, killing dozens of people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Huge earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:34:00 +0100

South American nation hit by magnitude-8.8 quake; scores killed, tsunami waves feared

US military monitoring situation after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:31:00 +0100

The Pentagon says it's had no reports that the big earthquake in Chile has affected the U.S. military in the region - on land or at sea.

EU says ready to help quake-stricken Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:31:00 +0100

BRUSSELS, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said here Saturday that she is following closely the situation after a massive 8.8 magnitude quake hit central Chile killing more than 70 people. "All relevant European actors are now working closely together to monitor and assess....

Quick response made to Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:50:00 +0100

27 February 2010 The British Red Cross has released £50,000 from its Disaster Fund to help those affected by the massive earthquake in Chile this morning. The earthquake, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck an area 115 km north-east of Concepcion this morning at around 06.30 GMT.

85 dead in Chile earthquake; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:31:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 85 people and setting off tsunami fears. Experts warned that a tsunami could strike anywhere in the Pacific.

Huge Quake Hits Chile; Tsunami Threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:28:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:28:00 +0100

A massive earthquake shook the capital for a minute and a half and set off a tsunami.

Major quakes and tsunamis around the world

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:28:00 +0100

SANTIAGO - A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile Saturday, killing at least 78 people and triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific.

French Polynesia on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:31:00 +0100

PARIS (Reuters) - The Pacific island territory of French Polynesia was placed on tsunami alert on Saturday after Chile was rocked by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 78 people.

Huge quake hits Chile; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:27:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 78 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean - roughly a quarter of the globe....

US military monitoring situation after Chile quake (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:26:00 +0100

AP - The Pentagon says it's had no reports that the big earthquake in Chile has affected the U.S. military in the region on land or at sea.

How Tsunamis Work (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:26:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - A major earthquake that struck Chile overnight has sent a tsunami out into the Pacific Ocean, prompting a tsunami watch along the coasts of California and parts of Alaska and a tsunami warning for Hawaii.

Huge quake hits Chile; tsunami threatens Pacific (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:26:00 +0100

AP - A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 78 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean roughly a quarter of the globe.

Scores killed in Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:24:00 +0100

Terrified residents flee on to the streets as magnitude 8.8 quake triggers tsunami alerts.

Huge quake hits Chile; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:23:00 +0100

UPDATED: SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 78 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean -- roughly a quarter of the globe.

Hawaii under tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:23:00 +0100

EWA BEACH, Hawaii (AP) -- Hawaii braced Saturday for a potentially damaging tsunami, after a massive earthquake off Chile sent waves across the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning -- its highest alert -- for Hawaii, where incoming waves could cause damage along the coastlines across the island chain.

Chile Shock 500x Energy of Haiti Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:23:00 +0100

(AP) The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning released 500 times the energy of the 7.0-magnitude quake that struck Haiti last month, a geophysicist told CBS' "The Early Show." Tsunami warnings were issued for much of the Pacific, including Hawaii, following the quake....

(AHN) Australia, Japan, Philippines Issue Tsunami Alert After Chile Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:22:00 +0100

The Philippines' earthquake agency on Saturday told communities in the eastern coast of the archipelago to prepare for evacuation due to a possible tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in Chile. - (AHN)

Death toll from Chile quake exceeds 75

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:20:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit Chile has exceeded 75. President Michelle Bachelet, whose term is running out, has declared the country’s entire territory a disaster zone and is leaving for the area.

People on Ecuador's Galapagos moved to high ground

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:23:00 +0100

* Tsunami warning lifted for the volcanic archipelago * 20,000 people live on Galapagos, thousands visit yearly QUITO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Residents and tourists on Ecuador's Galapagos islands moved to high ground on Saturday after a massive earthquake in Chile generated tsunami warnings along South America's Pacific coast.

Hawaii prepares evacuations ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:23:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 15:01:47 GMT Source: Reuters * Geophysicist says Hawaii waves could reach 6 feet * Buses will patrol beaches to take people to safety (Adds plans for evacuations, changes dateline to HONOLULU) HONOLULU, Feb 27 (Reuters) - ...

UNITED STATES STANDS READY TO HELP CHILE "IN THIS HOUR OF NEED"

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:23:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 15:16:16 GMT Source: Reuters UNITED STATES STANDS READY TO HELP CHILE "IN THIS HOUR OF NEED" - WHITE HOUSE ...

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 82 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:23:00 +0100

* Quake kills at least 82 people * Buildings toppled, bridges and roads damaged * Operations halted at two major copper mines (Updates death toll, adds details) By Alonso Soto SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 82 people,....

Huge earthquake strikes Chile, 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:16:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.

Fatal quake strikes Chile; triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:12:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.

Massive earthquake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:12:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit central Chile, killing at least 82 people, the interior minister says. The 8.8 magnitude quake struck at 0634 GMT about 115km (70 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and 325km south-west of the capital, Santiago. President Michelle Bachelet declared a "state of....

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 85

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:11:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said a powerful earthquake has killed more than 85 Chile's southern Maule region alone.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:11:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet confirmed the deaths, declaring a 'state of catastrophe' in central Chile.

State of Catastrophe: 8.8-Mag. Quake Hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:09:00 +0100

At Least 76 Dead; Tsunami Warning for Hawaii | Geophysicist: Chilean Shock 500 Times Energy of Haiti Quake

Pix: Chile quake kills 70, Asia on tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:08:00 +0100

A massive earthquake rattled Chile early Saturday, killing at least 70 people, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami, emerging reports indicate.

Chile quake sparks major tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:08:00 +0100

A devastating earthquake strikes Chile, toppling homes, killing dozens of people and setting off a tsunami that threatens every nation around the Pacific Ocean.

At least 78 killed as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:07:00 +0100

The massive quake plunged much of the Chilean capital, Santiago, into darkness as it snapped power lines and severed communications.

Partial evacuation of Chile's Easter Island ordered

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:28:00 +0100

SANTIAGO - 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.

Aid organisations quick to repond to Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:05:00 +0100

Aid organisations in Britain have been quick to respond to today’s earthquake in Chile.

Chile earthquake: 85 dead; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:05:00 +0100

10:01 Chile Quake Kills 78...

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:05:00 +0100

27 de febrero de 2010, 10:01 Santiago, Chile, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) A huge 8.8-degree earthquake on the Richter scale hit great part of the Chilean territory, killing at least 78 people, causing a tsunami and destroying houses in several cities, the government reported on Saturday.

Tsunami warning to every nation around the Pacific after massive 8.8 earthquake strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:04:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet confirmed 85 people were dead after the massive earthquake struck this morning.

Aussies warned to stay away from beaches

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:04:00 +0100

PEOPLE on Australia's east coast are being warned to stay away from beaches this morning after warnings of a possible tsunami.

California under tsunami advisory

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:01:00 +0100

California warned its coastal cities to prepare for possible tsunami waves following a deadly magnitude-8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile.

Fr.Polynesia on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0100

PARIS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The Pacific island territory of French Polynesia was placed on tsunami alert on Saturday after Chile was rocked by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 78 people.

Australia issues tsunami alert after Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0100

SYDNEY, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Australia issued a tsunami alert on Saturday for its eastern coastline following a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in Chile, government meteorologists said.

ShelterBox responds to Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0100

International disaster relief charity ShelterBox is responding to the news of destruction in Chile which has been hit by a massive earthquake. An initial ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) is currently preparing to mobilise with two SRT members from the UK and one from the US. The 8.

Latest Updates on Earthquake in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:59:00 +0100

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Saturday morning, setting off a tsunami warning across much of the Pacific. The Lede is tracking reports of the damage online.

Hawaii, Pacific Under Alert For Post-Quake Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:58:00 +0100

The massive earthquake that hit Chile early Saturday could trigger tsunami waves that could reach all the way to Japan and Australia, emergency officials warn. The U.S. Pacific Coast also was on alert.

Huge earthquake strikes Chile, 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:57:00 +0100

Huge earthquake strikes Chile, 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:57:00 +0100

Huge earthquake strikes Chile, 85 dead (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:56:00 +0100

Reuters - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.

Panic in the streets in quake-hit Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:07:00 +0100

The desperate situation was made worse by immediate power outages after the quake snapped powerlines.

Foreign Ministry: 26 Slovaks in Chile During Quake, All Presumably Okay

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:52:00 +0100

Bratislava, February 27 (TASR) - During the massive earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday morning, 26 Slovak citizens were reported to be in the country, Slovak Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Peter Stano told TASR later in the same day. "There's virtually no connection with the area around the city of Concepcion (pop.

Huge earthquake strikes Chile, 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:52:00 +0100

* Quake kills at least 78 people * Buildings toppled, bridges and roads damaged * Operations halted at two major copper mines (Updates toll, adds details on damage, tsunami quote) By Alonso Soto SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on....

DEATH TOLL AFTER CHILEAN EARTHQUAKE STANDS AT 82 - INTERIOR MINI

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:52:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday killed at least 82 people across the country, the interior minister told reporters. President Michelle Bachelet said earlier that 85 people had died in the hard-hit Maule region alone, state television reported.

No information about injured or dead Bulgarians in Chile earthquake: Foreign Ministry

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:52:00 +0100

The Bulgarian embassy in Chile says the 8,8-magnitude earthquake has not caused great damage in the capital city of Santiago, Bulgarian Foreign Ministry announced. The embassy staff and building are in a good condition. Some 130 Bulgarians live in Chile, and up to now no Bulgarian citizens have been reported injured or dead.

Chile quake spawns tsunami, threatens Pacific Rim (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:56:00 +0100

AP - A tsunami threatened nations around the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean as fast as a jetliner.

Massive earthquake kills 82 in Chile (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:56:00 +0100

Reuters - A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 82 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Chile quake kills 82, triggers Pacific tsunami (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:56:00 +0100

AFP - A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 82 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening to roar across the Pacific Ocean, officials said.

US ready to help Chileans `in this hour of need' (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:56:00 +0100

AP - The White House is keeping close watch on the situation in Chile, where a powerful earthquake hit and sent waves across the Pacific Ocean. That's raised the possibility of a tsunami striking Hawaii.

Big tsunami wave hits Chile town

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:55:00 +0100

A huge wave measuring 2.34m has crashed onto the Chilean coastal town of Talcahuan, triggered by a massive earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre says.

Panic in the streets in quake-hit Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:55:00 +0100

Chileans have spoken of a night of terror after being shaken awake hours before dawn by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 78 people.

Chile earthquake death toll rises to 122 - Pinera

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:53:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday killed at least 122 people and caused serious damage to the country's infrastructure, President-elect Sebastian Pinera said. (Reporting by Helen Popper) Cars lie overturned after the highway they were travelling....

Tsunami hits Chile after 8.8-magnitude quake, toll 78

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:55:00 +0100

Hours after a devastating earthquake killed at least 78 people in Chile on Saturday, a massive tsunami hit the Robinson Crusoe island of the Latin American country, President Michelle Bachelet said. See popup | Tsunami travel time

CHILE QUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 122, COULD RISE FURTHER - PRESID

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:53:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 15:28:51 GMT Source: Reuters CHILE QUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 122, COULD RISE FURTHER - PRESIDENT-ELECT PINERA ...

Fifty countries on tsunami alert as 122 die in quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:52:00 +0100

Over fifty countries around the world are on tsunami alert, after an earthquake measuring 8.8 hit Chile.

Updated 1600h: Earthquake in Chile: Maltese might be in region Saturday, February 27, 2010 14:10 CET The Foreign Affairs Ministry urged relatives or friends of Maltese who are in Chile to contact it on 79476382 or 7943080 ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:48:00 +0100

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has confirmed that there are 8 Maltese representing a Maltese company who were in the area of this morning's powerful earthquake in Chile. The Maltese government is in contact with the Chilean authorities. The Foreign Affairs Ministry urged relatives or friends of....

Chile rocked by 8.8 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warnings issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:46:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck south-central Chile early Saturday morning, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.

Huge quake kills 82 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:45:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 82 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening to roar across the Pacific Ocean, officials said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned dozens of countries and remote island nations from Hawaii to....

Waves could cause damage along coastline

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:40:00 +0100

US ready to help Chileans 'in this hour of need'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:39:00 +0100

The White House is keeping close watch on the situation in Chile, where a powerful earthquake hit and sent waves across the Pacific Ocean. That's raised the possibility of a tsunami striking Hawaii.

Latest Updates on Earthquake in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:39:00 +0100

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Saturday morning, setting off a tsunami warning across much of the Pacific. The Lede is tracking reports of the damage.

M8.8 quake hits central Chile, at least 85 killed: reports

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:37:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near the central Chilean city of Concepcion early Saturday, triggering a tsunami and killing at least 85 people, the U.S. Geological Survey and media reports said. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe.

M8.8 quake hits central Chile, over 100 reported killed

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:37:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near the central Chilean city of Concepcion early Saturday, killing over 100 people and triggering a tsunami, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and media reports. The quake struck about 115 kilometers north-northeast of Concepcion around 3:34 a.

(AHN) Update: Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Philippines Issue Tsunami Alert After Chile Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:37:00 +0100

Emergency agencies across the Pacific Ocean have issued tsunami warnings after a massive earthquake in Chile. U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued its highest alert for parts of Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and other Pacific islands. According to NOAA, the first tsunami waves could start hitting Hawaii at 11:19 a.

Tsunami warning sounded for Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:37:00 +0100

First waves of tsunami consisted of a long series of ocean waves, with each wave able to last up to 15 minutes, could hit at 11:19 in Hawaii

U.S. monitoring threat of tsunami from Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:53:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 15:24:23 GMT Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) -The White House said on Saturday it was closely monitoring the potential threat of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile and said it stood ready to help ...

A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has hit central Chile, killing at least 78 people.

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:32:00 +0100

IThe quake struck about 115km north-east of the city of Concepcion and 325km south-west of the capital, Santiago. Chile's President Michelle Bachelet declared a "state of catastrophe" in the affected areas and appealed for the people to remain calm. She said a "wave of large proportion" had affected....

Samoa issued alert to begin evacuations

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:28:00 +0100

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) -- Authorities on the Pacific islands of American Samoa and Samoa are urging their citizens to take shelter from the tsunami headed their way that was generated by the massive Chilean earthquake....

Hawaii prepares evacuations ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:28:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii prepared to start evacuations ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile, a civil defense official on the U.S. island said on Saturday.

Massive earthquake kills 82 in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:28:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 82 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Huge earthquake batters Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:27:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8,8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down homes and hospitals.

Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile, at least 85 Dead, Toll Expected to Rise

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:26:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 85 people, toppling buildings, and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific "rim of fire." Cell phone communication has been knocked out across much of the country and communication has been difficult in the area where the earthquake struck.

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, tsunami warning issued (UPDATE)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:35:00 +0100

Santiago de Chile.– A huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing

Samoa issued alert to begin evacuations (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:26:00 +0100

AP - Authorities on the Pacific islands of American Samoa and Samoa are urging their citizens to take shelter from the tsunami headed their way that was generated by the massive Chilean earthquake.

Tsunamis in History (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:26:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - Some of the biggest, most destructive and deadliest tsunamis on record:

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii following massive earthquake in Chile (The Christian Science Monitor)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:26:00 +0100

The Christian Science Monitor - Hawaii braced for a potentially damaging tsunami Saturday, generated by the massive earthquake struck central Chile.

Massive Chile quake triggers tsunami waves in Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:25:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami. ...

Chile Quake Kills At Least 82; Tsunami Warning Issued

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:23:00 +0100

The death toll from a massive earthquake that hit central Chile today has risen to at least 76, the government says.

Hawaii sounds tsunami warning sirens

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:28:00 +0100

HONOLULU (AP) -- Sirens across Hawaii are blaring a warning to tourists and residents of a potential tsunami....

At least 122 dead as huge Chile quake triggers Pacific tsunami waves

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:27:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami. ...

US offers help to Chile (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:27:00 +0100

AP - The U.S. pledged to help Chile after a powerful earthquake struck Saturday and kept watch on a tsunami heading for Hawaii.

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:26:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 16:19:26 GMT Source: Reuters * Quake kills at least 122 people * Buildings toppled, bridges and roads damaged * Operations halted at two major copper mines (Updates with death toll, adds details) By Alonso Soto SANTIAGO ...

International Community Pledges Support for Chile Following Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:26:00 +0100

US White House says situation, including potential for tsunami, being closely monitored, thoughts and prayers are with people of Chile

Chile Quake Deaths Mount; Tsunami Spreads

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:24:00 +0100

The death toll from a massive earthquake that hit central Chile today has risen to at least 76, the government says.

US offers help to Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:24:00 +0100

The U.S. pledged to help Chile after a powerful earthquake struck Saturday and kept watch on a tsunami heading for Hawaii.

Huge earthquake hits Chile, 120 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:21:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake has struck Chile, triggering a tsunami. At least 120 people have been killed and more deaths are feared. Serious damage has been reported in two southern cities, in what is the country’s worst quake in decades. In the capital Santiago, the international airport has been forced to close.

At least 122 dead in Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:18:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings issued after 8.8 magnitude tremor; Foreign Ministry working to contact Israelis in Santiago.

White House 'closely monitoring' situation following Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16:00 +0100

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told a pool reporter that they are "closely monitoring the situation" following the Chile earthquake.

US offers help to Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16:00 +0100

The U.S. pledged to help Chile after a powerful earthquake struck Saturday and kept watch on a tsunami heading for Hawaii.

Panic as Hawaii braces for possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16:00 +0100

Hours after a massive 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, people in Hawaii prepared themselves for a potential tsunami triggered by the earthquake.

Chile earthquake kills 82 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit the coast of Chile, killing dozens of people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Tsunami warning sounded for Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16:00 +0100

Hawaii has been placed on tsunami alert after a giant earthquake struck Chile, triggering warnings that emergency action should be taken as all its islands could face damage.

Huge quake kills 82 in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked Chile, killing at least 82 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening to roar across the Pacific Ocean.

French Polynesia on alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:16:00 +0100

Sirens wailed in French Polynesia and PA systems woke up residents on Saturday as a tsunami raced across the Pacific following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Chile earthquake kills 82 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:12:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit the coast of Chile, killing dozens of people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Pacific nations gear for tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100

Nations bordering the Pacific gear up for a possible tsunami after the Chilean earthquake of 8.8 magnitude.

UK teams fly to Chile quake zone

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100

Specialist teams from British aid charities fly to Chile after a massive earthquake leaves scores dead.

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 122

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said a powerful earthquake has killed 122 people and caused serious damage to infrastructure.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet confirmed the deaths, declaring a 'state of catastrophe' in central Chile.

Tsunami advisory issued for British Columbia coast

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:10:00 +0100

T he British Columbia coastline is now under a tsunami advisory, along with the entire U-S West Coast including Alaska. The Geological Survey says this will produce dangerous currents or waves this afternoon for boaters, swimmers, Kayakers and possibley coastal structures.

Huge quake hits Chile; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:10:00 +0100

Death toll climbing as quake sets off tsunami that threatens every nation around the Pacific Ocean roughly a quarter of the globe

Chile quake spawns tsunami, threatens Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:09:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean as fast as a jetliner.

Huge quake hits Chile, sparks tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:09:00 +0100

A devastating earthquake strikes Chile, toppling homes, killing more than 120 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean.

Chile earthquake: 122 dead; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 122 people and setting off tsunami fears. Experts warned that a tsunami could strike anywhere in the Pacific.

US ready to help Chileans 'in this hour of need'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

The White House is keeping close watch on the situation in Chile, where a powerful earthquake hit and sent waves across the Pacific Ocean. That's raised the possibility of a tsunami striking Hawaii.

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 82 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

Hawaii prepares evacuations ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii prepared to start evacuations ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile, a civil defense official on the U.S. island said on Saturday.

People on Ecuador's Galapagos moved to high ground

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

QUITO (Reuters) - Residents and tourists on Ecuador's Galapagos islands moved to high ground on Saturday after a massive earthquake in Chile generated tsunami warnings along South America's Pacific coast.

French Polynesia on alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

PAPEETE - Authorities in French Polynesia issued a warning as a tsunami raced across the Pacific following a massive earthquake in Chile on Saturday.

Factbox: Deadliest earthquakes on record

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

Following is a list of the deadliest earthquakes on record, including the year, location, number of deaths and magnitude: 1556 China, Shansi, 830,000, n/a; 1976 China, Tangshan, 270,500, 7.5; 1138 Syria, Aleppo, 230,000, n/a

Factbox: Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

(Reuters) - A magnitude-8.3 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for Chile and Peru.

Factbox: Earthquakes and magnitude

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0100

(REUTERS) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile in the early hours of Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital Santiago, 200 miles away and triggering a tsunami along the coast.

(Map) M8.8, Offshore Maule, Chile: Estimated Population Exposed to Earthquake Shaking (as of 27 Feb 2010)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. On May 22, 1960 (UTC), a magnitude 9.

Tsunami Sirens Blare Through Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:59:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean at the speed of a jetliner.

Chile quake: More than 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:57:00 +0100

"Never in my life have I experienced a quake like this, it's like the end of the world," said one man after an 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, killing more than 85 people and sparking tsunami alerts.

Hawaii blasts sirens, warning of possible tsunami (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:57:00 +0100

AP - A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean at the speed of a jetliner.

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:57:00 +0100

Reuters - A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 122 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

CHILE QUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 122, COULD RISE FURTHER - PRESID

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:56:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 15:28:51 GMT Source: Reuters CHILE QUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 122, COULD RISE FURTHER - PRESIDENT-ELECT PINERA ...

UNITED STATES STANDS READY TO HELP CHILE "IN THIS HOUR OF NEED"

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:56:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 15:16:16 GMT Source: Reuters UNITED STATES STANDS READY TO HELP CHILE "IN THIS HOUR OF NEED" - WHITE HOUSE ...

Hawaii blasts sirens, warns of possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean as fast as a jetliner.

Video: Chile Earthquake: Raw Footage

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +0100

Footage from Santiago, Chile after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck 200 miles north of the capital at a depth of 22 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the Chile quake generated a tsunami that may have been destructive along the coast near the epicenter.

Hawaii sounds tsunami warning sirens

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:53:00 +0100

UPDATED: HONOLULU (AP) -- Sirens across Hawaii are blaring a warning to tourists and residents of a potential tsunami. The sirens sounded through the pre-dawn dark on all Hawaii's islands at 6 a.m. (11 a.m. EST), alerting people in coastal areas of the need to retreat to higher ground.

Hawaii prepares evacuations ahead of tsunami (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:26:00 +0100

Reuters - Hawaii prepared to start evacuations ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile, a civil defense official on the U.S. island said on Saturday.

Chile quake leaves 122 dead, ignites global tsunami scare

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:48:00 +0100

At least 122 people were reported dead in the magnitude-8.8 earthquake that struck at a depth of 22 miles in the Pacific near the city of Concepcion, Chile's 2nd largest city. Tsunami warnings were issued in the entire Pacific region.

U.S. closely following situation in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:46:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- The U.S. affirmed here Saturday that it is "closely" following-up the situation in Chile after it was hit by a powerful 8. 8 magnitude earthquake overnight that killed so far 122 but this number is expected to rise. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said "We are....

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:46:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 122 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Chile quake: More than 85 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:43:00 +0100

"Never in my life have I experienced a quake like this, it's like the end of the world," said one man after an 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, killing more than 85 people and sparking tsunami alerts.

Chile quake death toll hits 122 - TV

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0100

The death toll in the powerful earthquake that hit Chile has risen to 122, 24 Horas local TV channel reported, citing Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera on Saturday

Deadly earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0100

President declares 'state of catastrophe' as quake of magnitude 8.8 rocks capital and triggers tsunami A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has struck central Chile, killing at least 85 people and triggering a tsunami. The tremor shook the capital, Santiago, for a minute and a half early....

Pacific nations brace for tsunami after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0100

Islands evacuate coastal areas as Chilean president declares state of catastrophe after deadly quake of magnitude 8.8 A wide array of Pacific nations, including the US, Australia, the Phillipines to Japan, are bracing for potentially devastating tidal waves after a massive earthquake in Chile triggered a tsunami which is radiating across the ocean.

Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile, at least 122 Dead, Toll Expected to Rise

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:41:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 122 people, toppling buildings, and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific "rim of fire." Cell phone communication has been knocked out across much of the country and communication has been difficult in the area where the earthquake struck.

Graphic: Massive Chile quake triggers tsunami watch

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves ...

Chile earthquake death toll rises to 122

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0100

Published: 02.27.10, 17:51 / Israel News A 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday killed at least 122 people and caused serious damage to the country's infrastructure, President-elect Sebastian Pinera said.

Chile earthquake felt like 'end of world' - Feature

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:38:00 +0100

Buenos Aires - I thought it was the end of the world, said a visibly shaken resident of Concepcion, hours after a powerful earthquake hit the central Chilean city. The man survived unharmed Saturday morning's magnitude ...

EXTRA: Chile quake death now to more than 120, president elect says

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:38:00 +0100

The death-toll in Saturday's 8.8-point earthquake in Chile has risen to more than 120, the country's president-elect said. The earthquake is a heavy blow for Chile, conservative president-elect Sebastian Pinera said. ...

Chile quake leaves 122 dead, ignites global tsunami scare

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:35:00 +0100

Chile earthquake: 122 dead; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:35:00 +0100

AFP: Big tsunami wave hits Chile town

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:32:00 +0100

Washington. A huge wave measuring 7.7 feet (2.34 meters) crashed onto the Chilean coastal town of Talcahuano early Saturday triggered by a massive earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, cited by AFP The wave hit just over three hours after an 8.8-magnitude quake struck central Chile.

Chilean earthquake kills dozens, sparks tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:31:00 +0100

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing more than 120 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Chile earthquake: coastal areas of Hawaii evacuated as tsunami approaches

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:37:00 +0100

Residents in coastal areas of Hawaii are being evacuated as the Pacific island chain braces for a tsunami following a powerful earthquake off the coast of Chile.

8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:33:00 +0100

SANTIAGO - A MASSIVE magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. President Michelle Bachelet said more were possible. Telephone and power lines were down, making damage assessments difficult in the early morning darkness.

Chile quake leaves 122 dead, ignites tsunami scare

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:33:00 +0100

Tsunami waves spreading across Pacific to end in Japan

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:32:00 +0100

Washington. Tsunami waves unleashed by a huge earthquake in Chile were moving across the entire Pacific Ocean Saturday and will peter out in Japan with foot-high waves, a meteorologist said. "We could be looking at an all-day event," US National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Lau told AFP "It....

Hawaii under tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:31:00 +0100

Hawaii braced Saturday for a potentially damaging tsunami, after a massive earthquake off Chile sent waves across the Pacific Ocean, AP reported. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning - its highest alert - for Hawaii, where incoming ...

Huge quake kills 82 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:53:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 82 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening to roar across the Pacific Ocean, officials said.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile; tsunami warnings issued for Hawaii, Australia, South America

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:30:00 +0100

A massive earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, killing at least 122 people and triggering a tsunami that threatened more than 50 countries and territories and sparked emergency plans to evacuate the coast of Hawaii.

8.8-Magnitude Hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:29:00 +0100

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile early this morning. The quake was centered near Concepcion, which is about 200 miles from the capital city of Santiago. Host Scott Simon speaks with Randy Baldwin, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey, about the massive earthquake.

Tsunami Warnings Sound Around Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:29:00 +0100

The massive earthquake in Chile this morning set off a massive wave of tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii. Host Scott Simon speaks with Brian Shiro of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center about evacuation plans for Hawaii and his projections about potential tsunamis.

Hawaii blasts sirens, warning of possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:28:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean at the speed of a jetliner.

Tsunami hits French Polynesia; Pacific on watch

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:28:00 +0100

PAPEETE, French Polynesia (AP) -- Tsunami waves up to 6 feet (2 meters) high have struck parts of French Polynesia, but no damage was immediately reported....

Chile quake kills 122, triggers Pacific tsunami (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:28:00 +0100

AFP - A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 122 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening to roar across the Pacific Ocean, officials said.

Tsunami hits Chile as Pacific rim braces for impact (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:28:00 +0100

AFP - A tsunami crashed into Chile's coast Saturday in a potential portent of disaster across the vast Pacific ocean as nations went on alert for towering waves generated by a killer earthquake.

Chile quake death now to more than 120, president elect says (UPDATE)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:31:00 +0100

The death-toll in Saturday's 8.8-point earthquake in Chile has risen to more than 120, the country's president-elect said. "The earthquake is a heavy blow for Chile," conservative president-elect Sebastian Pinera said, dpa reported. The earthquake occurred at 3:34 am (0634 ...

'It's like the end of the world'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:27:00 +0100

These are the words of a traumatised citizen after an earthquake hit Chile. The death toll, however, is not expected to rise dramatically from 122 according to the national emergency office.

Massive earthquake hits Chile as Caritas looks to respond

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:27:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 04:57:00 GMT Source: Caritas Internationalis A huge earthquake measuring 8.8 has hit central Chile. Caritas is flying in an emergency response team.

Tsunami waves spreading across Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:26:00 +0100

Tsunami waves unleashed by a huge earthquake in Chile are moving across the entire Pacific Ocean, a meteorologist says.

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:25:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean as fast as a jetliner.

Video: USGS: Chile Earthquake 'Alarming'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:25:00 +0100

Jessica Sigala, from the USGS tells CBS News Chile's earthquake was far more powerful than the one in Haiti and has sent strong waves prompting tsunami warnings in the Pacific.

Web sites, social networks blast out earthquake, tsunami information

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:24:00 +0100

Moments after Saturday morning's earthquake in Chile, the Internet and its social networks came alive with earthquake and tsunami information.

Chile quake leaves 122 dead, ignites tsunami scare

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:21:00 +0100

Hawaii begins evacuation as tsunami nears

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:21:00 +0100

RESIDENTS in coastal areas of Hawaii were being told to evacuate as the Pacific island chain braced for a tsunami following the huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, officials said.

Argentina struck by earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:21:00 +0100

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Salta, Argentina, hours after a devastating quake that hit neighboring Chile earlier in the day, the US Geological Survey said.

Hawaii tsunami warning issued following Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:16:00 +0100

Hawaii tsunami warning issued early Saturday following this morning's massive 8.8 magnitude Chile earthquake.

Chile earthquake kills 122 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:16:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit the coast of Chile, killing scores of people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:15:00 +0100

- Topix Tracker Articles, photos, and discussions about Tsunami from the top news sites on the web. Continually tracked and updated. ABC - The Associated Press 11 comments Hawaii braced Saturday for a potentially damaging tsunami, after a massive earthquake off Chile sent waves across the Pacific Ocean.

Australia on tsunami watch following Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:15:00 +0100

Australia has been put on a tsunami watch following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile.The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning Saturday night for a "potential tsunami...

Quake deaths on Pacific rim

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:15:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile last night, with 78 confirmed dead and fears there may be hundreds more.Chilean President Michele Bachelet declared a "state of catastrophe" in central Chile.Tsunami warnings...

Stores seeing influx in customers looking for last-minute supplies

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:14:00 +0100

Shopper across Oahu are rushing to stores for last-minute supplies in advance of tsunami waves that are expected to hit Oahu at 11:25 a.m.

The science behind the Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:13:00 +0100

The catastrophic earthquake which hit Chile today was caused by the Pacific ocean floor gradually sliding under the continent of South America.

Chile Quake Kills 122, Starts Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:27:00 +0100

The death toll from a massive earthquake that hit central Chile today has risen to 122.

'It's like the end of the world'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:13:00 +0100

These are the words of a traumatised citizen after an earthquake hit Chile. The death toll, however, is not expected to rise dramatically from 122 according to the national emergency office.

Updated: Chile earthquake - Maltese are safe

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:12:00 +0100

Tsunami waves spreading across Pacific to end in Japan

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:12:00 +0100

Tsunami waves unleashed by a huge earthquake in Chile were moving across the entire Pacific Ocean today and will peter out in Japan with foot-high waves, a meteorologist said. "We could be looking at an all-day event," US National Weather...

Chile Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts in Asia

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:11:00 +0100

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii issues warning for Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia and many island nations in Pacific

Tsunami hits Chile death toll reaches 122

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:11:00 +0100

Hours after a devastating earthquake killed at least 122 people in Chile on Saturday, a massive tsunami hit the Robinson Crusoe island of the Latin American country, President Michelle Bachelet said. See popup | Tsunami travel time

Chile a seismic hot spot: expert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:11:00 +0100

Chile covers an area where two tectonic plates meet and which sees some of the greatest seismic activity anywhere in the world, with a 8.0 quake every decade or so, a Paris-based expert said.

More than 100 people killed after earthquake with magnitude of 8.8 hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:11:00 +0100

MORE than 120 people have been killed after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Chile Earthquake: Raw Footage

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:10:00 +0100

EU promises speedy assistance to Chile quake victims

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:08:00 +0100

Brussels - The European Union promised Saturday to grant 3 million euros (4.1 million dollars) in immediate aid to help Chile deal with a devastating earthquake that claimed over 120 lives. I am deeply shocked at the extent of the devastation that i...

Huge quake kills 82 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:05:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 82 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening to roar across the Pacific Ocean, officials said.

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:02:00 +0100

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:02:00 +0100

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:02:00 +0100

Chile earthquake death toll climbs to 122

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:02:00 +0100

Santiago. The death toll of the strong earthquake in Chile has climbed to 122 people, Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera told Chilean 24 Hours television station, cited by RIA Novosti “The earthquake is a hard blow for the Chilean society. I would like to offer my condolences to the families who lost relatives of theirs,” said Pinera.

Chile earthquake kills 122 and triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:13:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit the coast of Chile, killing scores of people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami.

The science behind the Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:01:00 +0100

The catastrophic earthquake which hit Chile today was caused by the Pacific ocean floor gradually sliding under the continent of South America.

Siren will give Hawaiians five hours to flee

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:13:00 +0100

Residents in coastal areas of Hawaii have been told to evacuate as the Pacific island chain braced for a tsunami after the huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile.

Tsunami warning sirens sound on Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:12:00 +0100

Warning sirens have sounded on the Hawaiian Islands to alert residents to evacuate coastal areas ahead of a possible tsunami after a powerful earthquake hit Chile, claiming 122 lives, Fox News TV channel reported Saturday

Massive earthquake hits Chile: At least 122 dead - Summary

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:09:00 +0100

Santiago- One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades rocked the South American nation of Chile on Saturday, leaving more than 120 people dead and prompting a tsunami alert. Hundreds of people were missing and feared trapped under the rubble of b...

Underwater Plate Cuts 400-Mile Gash

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:09:00 +0100

The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile early Saturday morning occurred along the same fault responsible for the biggest quake ever measured.

'Ring of Fire' strikes again

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:08:00 +0100

The Ring of Fire stretches along the western coast of the Americas and through the South Pacific and on through Southeast Asia.

Chile earthquake death toll rising (ROUNDUP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:03:00 +0100

The death toll of the strong 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has climbed to 122 people, Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera told Chilean 24 Hours television station. “The earthquake is a hard blow for the Chilean society. I would like to offer my condolences to the families who lost relatives of theirs,” said Pinera.

Massive earthquake kills 122 in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:03:00 +0100

Chile earthquake update: 3 dead, 10 missing after wave hits island

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:01:00 +0100

2:36 p.m. -- The earliest estimated arrival time for a wave that could affect Hawaii is 11:05 a.m. HST(4:05 p.m. ET), according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The center had earlier reported the first wave could arrive at 11:19 a.m. HST.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:00:00 +0100

TALCA, Chile — One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Chile on Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.

Huge earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:59:00 +0100

Massive earthquake shakes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 17:52:01 GMT Source: Reuters * Quake kills at least 122 people * Buildings toppled, bridges and roads destroyed * Operations halted at two major copper mines * Tsunami kills 3 in Robinson Crusoe island (Adds comments from ...

Hawaii blasts sirens, warns of possible tsunami (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +0100

AP - A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake raced across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, threatening Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast as well as hundreds of islands from the bottom of the planet to the top.

Massive earthquake kills 122 in Chile (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +0100

Tenn. students, faculty diverted from Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:01:00 +0100

Associated Press - February 27, 2010 11:55 AM ET KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee at Knoxville says all students and faculty on a school trip to Chile are fine and accounted...

Chile wakes to death and destruction

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:50:00 +0100

Chile has been rocked by one of the most powerful earthquakes on record, with the death toll topping 100.

Hawaii under tsunami warning after massive Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +0100

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning following an earthquake in Chile Saturday morning.

8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile, tsunami warning issued for Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday. A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii.

Sirens in Hawaii warn of possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +0100

Sirens sounded early Saturday morning across Hawaii, warning people of a possible tsunami and telling people to in coastal areas to evacuate.

Hawaii blasts sirens, warning of possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:40:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves ...

West coast of US, Canada in tsunami advisory

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:46:00 +0100

Published: 02.27.10, 19:34 / Israel News A tsunami advisory has been extended to include the states of Oregon and Washington and parts of Alaska, as well as coastal British Colombia. The Pacific Tsunami center had earlier included the coast of California and some Alaskan islands in its advisory....

Hawaii braces for tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:46:00 +0100

An 8.8 earthquake in Chile triggered a tsunami warning in the Hawaiian Islands this morning, prompting residents and tourists to clog gas stations and supermarkets as they stocked up on food, water and toilet paper.

Chile earthquake: Eye witness accounts

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:43:00 +0100

Marco Vidal, a program director for Grand Circle Travel travelling with a group of 34 Americans, was on the 19th floor of the Crown Plaza Santiago hotel when the quake struck.

Huge quake hits Chile, sparks tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:40:00 +0100

A devastating earthquake strikes Chile, toppling homes, killing more than 120 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean.

Chile earthquake update: At least 33 aftershocks reported

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

3:07 p.m. -- President Obama will make a statement at 2 p.m. ET (4 p.m. in Chile).

Underwater Plate Cuts 400-Mile Gash

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile early Saturday morning occurred along the same fault responsible for the biggest quake ever measured.

(AHN) Update: Chilean Death Toll Hits 122: Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Pacific Ocean

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

Information is still coming in from Chile, where an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck about 200 miles southwest of Santiago. The quake struck at about 3:34 a.m. local time, early on Saturday morning - at a time when most of the country was sleeping. - (AHN)

(AHN) Chilean Person Finder Goes Live Within Hours of Epic Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

After learning lessons from a disaster in Haiti, a digital support network has sprung into action aimed at saving lives following an earthquake in Chile. - (AHN)

Quake Witness: A Roar Like a Freight Train

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:56:00 +0100

Journalist in Santiago Describes "Violent" Earthquake, the Worst He'd Ever Experienced

Message From the Governor General Following the Earthquake in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- 02/27/10 -- My husband and I, along with the entire Canadian population, were shocked to learn of the very powerful earthquake that struck parts of Chile this morning. From one natural disaster to another, here we are put to t..

Huge earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

M8.8 quake hits central Chile, 122 killed

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:37:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near the central Chilean city of Concepcion in the early hours of Saturday, killing at least 122 and triggering a tsunami that threatened more than 50 Pacific Rim countries, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and media reports.

Massive earthquake shakes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:35:00 +0100

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:33:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) - A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 122 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across

At least 16 dead as huge 8.8 quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:33:00 +0100

SANTIAGO: A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 16 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami warning around the Pacific rim of fire, officials said.

Deadly Earthquake Rocks Chile, Causes Tsunami Alerts

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:33:00 +0100

8.8-magnitude earthquake kills at least 122 people, bringing down homes, other buildings

Hawaii blasts sirens, warns of possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:32:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake raced across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, threatening Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast as well as hundreds of islands from the bottom of the planet to the top.

Chile quake toll rises to 122

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:32:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit central Chile, killing at least 122 people, the country's president-elect says.

Chile earthquake: Eye witness accounts

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:31:00 +0100

Marco Vidal, a program director for Grand Circle Travel travelling with a group of 34 Americans, was on the 19th floor of the Crown Plaza Santiago hotel when the quake struck.

Pacific tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +0100

There are fears a tsunami could wreak devastation across the Pacific after a massive earthquake in Chile.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 17:57:35 GMT Source: Reuters * Quake kills at least 122 people * Buildings toppled, bridges and roads destroyed * Operations halted at two major copper mines * Tsunami kills 3 in Robinson Crusoe island (Adds comments from ...

CIDI Urges Appropriate Response to Chile Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

Americans Should Send Cash Donations to Best Aid Earthquake Victims WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) encourages Americans to respond appropriately and res...

Aid Offered for Chile After 8.8-Magnitude Quake Strikes Today

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 18:21:00 GMT Source: Direct Relief International (DRI) - USA In response to the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning, Direct Relief International has offered assistance to Chilean emergency relief organizations and to U.S.-based ...

Pacific tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +0100

There are fears a tsunami could wreak devastation across the Pacific after a massive earthquake in Chile. More than 120 people were killed when the 8.8 magnitude quake struck the South American country. With the Chilean president declaring a "state of catastrophe" and the death toll continuing to....

3.3-Foot Tsunami Predicted At Santa Monica

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +0100

Earthquake-generated waves about 40 inches high may wash ashore at Santa Monica beginning at 12:25 p.m. Saturday, and bigger waves may follow that, the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, said today.

Chile Earthquake: Is Mother Nature Out of Control? (LiveScience.com)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:28:00 +0100

LiveScience.com - Chile is on a hotspot of sorts for earthquake activity. And so the 8.8-magnitude temblor that shook the capital region overnight was not a surprise, historically speaking. Nor was it outside the realm of normal, scientists say, even though it comes on the heels of other major earthquakes.

Hawaii on tsunami alert after massive Chile quake (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:28:00 +0100

AFP - Residents in coastal areas of Hawaii were being told to evacuate Saturday as the Pacific island chain braced for a tsunami following a huge earthquake in Chile, officials said.

Hawaii blasts sirens, warns of possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:28:00 +0100

EWA BEACH, Hawaii (AP) -- A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake raced across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, threatening Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast as well as hundreds of islands from the bottom of the planet to the top....

First Video of Chilean Quake Aftermath

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:27:00 +0100

In image provided by TVN, crushed car can be seen in parking garage in Concepcion, Chile, following earthquake early Saturday morning. (AP Photo/TVN via APTN) (AP) (CBS) A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth.

U.S. pledges to help Chile ‘in this hour of need'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:25:00 +0100

Press Secretary promises to help quake-ravaged nation as Hawaii on high alert for tsunami

Tsunami threatens Pacific after huge quake in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:23:00 +0100

A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early today, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 122 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean – roughly a quarter of the globe.

Chile Quake Death Toll Reaches 122, Tsunami Hits Coast

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0100

Numerous tsunami waves have been reported in the Pacific, with one reaching as high as 7,7 feet in the central Chile coastal town of Talcahuan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reports, cited by CNN. Tsunamis have further hit French Polynesia and are expected to reach Mexico soon.

No Bulgarian Casualties Reported in Chile Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0100

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry reports Saturday that they had not received any information about Bulgarian citizens being hurt in the massive 8,8 earthquake that hit Chile. The Ministry also says that the building of the Bulgarian Embassy in Santiago had not sustained any damage while the employees and their families are doing fine.

Bulgaria EU Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Vows Help for Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0100

The European Union is prepared to deliver immediate and coordinated help to the victims of the powerful 8,8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday. The information was announced by Kristalina Georgieva, the Bulgarian EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response.

Tsunami Threatens Entire Pacific Coast after Chile Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0100

Tsunami waves triggered by the powerful 8,8 earth quake in Chile are threatening Hawaii with devastation, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center informs Saturday. The messages alert about the urgent need to undertake measures to protect the life and the property of the local people.

AmeriCares Responds to Chile Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:29:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 18:25:06 GMT Source: AmeriCares AmeriCares is sending an emergency response team and donating medical aid to help provide earthquake disaster relief in Chile. Learn more and give a contribution.

Dmitry Medvedev expressed condolences to the President of Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0100

President Dmitry Medvedev has extended condolences to his Chilean counterpart, Michelle Bachelet, over the loss of life and the heavy damage in her country’s catastrophic earthquake. In a message to her on Saturday he also immediate help. According to latest reports, the earthquake has resulted in at least 120 deaths.

Chile earthquake: Chileans dig out after 8.8-magnitude earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:16:00 +0100

Chile's earthquake was much stronger than the recent one in Haiti. Damage is extensive, residents and officials report. But so far, the death toll is much lower.

Huge earthquake hits Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:14:00 +0100

A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake has struck Chile, shattering buildings and bridges, killing at least 78 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean - roughly a quarter of the globe. Chilean TV showed devastating images of the most powerful quake to hit the country in a half-century.

Pix: Chile quake kills 120, Asia on tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:13:00 +0100

A massive earthquake rattled Chile early Saturday, killing at least 120 people, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami, emerging reports indicate.

Tsunami waves hit Fr. Polynesia after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 18:55:00 GMT Source: Reuters * First waves of tsunami reach French Polynesia * All schools shut down, residents evacuated to high grounds (Adds details) PARIS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The first small waves of a tsunami caused ...

World Vision assessing damages, preparing to respond to Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0100

Santiago, Chile (Feb. 27, 2010) - World Vision is preparing to respond to the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile, working with its regional offices to transport emergency relief supplies and getting ready to send more staff to support the relief response.

U.S. STANDS READY TO HELP CHILE AFTER EARTHQUAKE IF NEEDED-OBAM

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0100

Workers work on a footbridge after it collapsed during an earthquake on the Panamerican Highway north of Santiago, February 27, 2010. A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing ... URL: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N27144296.htm For our full disclaimer and copyright information please visit http://www.

Death toll in powerful Chile quake rises to 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The death toll in the powerful quake that rocked Chile on Saturday rose to at least 147 people, emergency officials said. (Reporting by Fabian Cambero, Writing by Kevin Gray) Workers work on a footbridge after it collapsed during an earthquake on the Panamerican Highway north of Santiago, February 27, 2010.

Hawaii evacuates coasts ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 18:33:23 GMT Source: Reuters * Hawaii waves could reach 8 feet (2.4 metres) * Big Island town of Hilo most at risk * Buses will patrol beaches to take people to safety (Recasts, adds details on evacuations, updates Chilean ...

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 122 dead (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:58:00 +0100

Death toll from Chile quake exceeds 120

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0100

The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Chile has exceeded 120 and continues to grow. Reports by Chilean “24 Horas” Television say the quake caused a lot of destruction in the country’s central regions, including the capital Santiago and the second largest city Concepcion. The earthquake was followed by a number of aftershocks.

Tsunami could cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:55:00 +0100

The U.S. government's tsunami warning center in Hawaii reported that the 8.8 magnitude earthquake which struck Chile in the early hours of the morning could cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawaii. Chile quake scored ...

Chile earthquake update: Death toll at 147; Hilo airport closed

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:54:00 +0100

3:38 p.m. -- The death toll from Saturday's earthquake has risen to 147, a Chilean emergency official said.

Weak tsunami hits Polynesia

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:51:00 +0100

A WEAK tsunami has hit the Gambier islands in French Polynesia but there's been no major damage because traffic was suspended in the region in a tsunami alert following the quake in Chile.

How tsunamis work

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:55:00 +0100

A major earthquake that struck Chile overnight has sent a tsunami out into the Pacific Ocean, prompting a tsunami watch along the coasts of California and parts of Alaska and a tsunami warning for Hawaii.

Tsunami expected to have little impact in B.C.

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:55:00 +0100

A massive earthquake that struck Chile early this morning, generating a Tsunami warning along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska, is expected to have little impact in British Columbia. The latest bulletin issued by the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre predicts wave amplitude will increase only 0.

Canada ready to help with quake relief, Harper says

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:55:00 +0100

More than 1,000 Canadians registered in Chile; Foreign Affairs trying to determine if any have been affected

TEXT: Obama says heed the tsunami warnings

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:53:00 +0100

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE 1:48 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Earlier today, a devastating earthquake struck the nation of Chile, affecting millions of people. This catastrophic event was followed by multiple aftershocks, and has prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean.

Chile earthquake: tsunami hits New Zealand

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:52:00 +0100

The first waves of the tsunami triggered by the earthquake in Chile have hit New Zealand's eastern Chatham Islands and officials have warned bigger waves are to follow.

Obama: US ready to help Chile after earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:49:00 +0100

Published: 02.27.10, 21:02 / Israel News President Barack Obama said on Saturday that the United States stood ready to help Chile after a devastating earthquake struck the country and he also urged Americans to heed warnings about a possible resulting tsunami that could affect the US West Coast and Hawaii.

Big quake question: Is nature out of control?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:55:00 +0100

Chile's magnitude-8.8 earthquake isn't the biggest shocker that region has seen, but one seismologist says Earth seems to be more active than it was in the 1975-1995 time frame.

Devastating Earthquake Strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:47:00 +0100

A powerful, deadly quake struck Chile, causing destruction throughout the country. Hawaii is under a tsunami warning.

Obama warns Americans to heed tsunami warnings

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:46:00 +0100

President Barack Obama says the U.S. is preparing for a tsunami that could reach American shores and he wants people in Hawaii, American Samoa and Guam to follow the instructions of local authorities.

First tsunami waves hit French Polynesia

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:44:00 +0100

The first small waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile have reached French Polynesia, according to authorities.

After Chile's Quake: Waiting for a Tsunami on Waikiki

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:44:00 +0100

The aftermath of the quake off Chile sent tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean, from Easter Island to Hawaii, California, American Samoa and Japan

New Zealand on full-scale tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:40:00 +0100

Wellington - New Zealand was on a full scale tsunami alert Sunday morning following the Chile earthquake. The National Crisis Management Centre in Wellington was activated and issued a country-wide warning to people to stay off beaches and keep out o...

Huge quake hits Chile; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:40:00 +0100

TALCA, Chile (AP) – A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.

Devastating Earthquake Strikes Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:39:00 +0100

A powerful, deadly quake struck Chile, causing destruction throughout the country. Hawaii is under a tsunami warning.

Chile tsunami hits New Zealand

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0100

A 20cm tsunami hit New Zealand's eastern Chatham Islands early this morning and officials warned that bigger waves were to follow.

Tsunami waves hit French Polynesia after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0100

PARIS (Reuters) - The first small waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile reached French Polynesia on Saturday, authorities said.

Pacific tsunami fears following Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:33:00 +0100

There were fears tonight a tsunami could wreak devastation across the Pacific after a massive earthquake in Chile.

Panic as Hawaii braces for possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:31:00 +0100

Hours after a massive 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, people in Hawaii prepared themselves for a potential tsunami triggered by the earthquake.

U.S. ready to help Chile after earthquake-Obama

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:30:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that the United States stood ready to help Chile after a devastating earthquake struck the country and he also urged Americans to heed warnings about a possible resulting tsunami that could affect the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii.

Response to Chili Earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:30:00 +0100

Reuters and AlertNet are not responsible for the content of this article or for any external internet sites. The views expressed are the author's alone. Habitat for Humanity will mobilize all available resources to address shelter solutions for low-income families affected by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Feb.

Obama vows to help Chile, says hundreds dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:30:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama pledged Saturday that the US was ready to provide assistance to earthquake-hit Chile, where he said early indications were that hundreds of lives have been lost. A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami....

Hawaii braces for possible tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:47:00 +0100

Hours after a massive 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, people in Hawaii prepared for a potential tsunami triggered by the quake. TSUNAMI WARNING INFO |

The world's strongest earthquakes (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:28:00 +0100

Here is a list of earthquakes that registered at least magnitude 8.6. • May 22, 1960: A magnitude 9.5 earthquake in southern Chile and ensuing tsunami killed at least 1,716 people. • March 27, 1964: A magnitude 9.2 quake in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and ensuing tsunami killed 128 people. • Dec. 26, 2004: A magnitude 9.

Obama warns Americans to heed tsunami warnings (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:28:00 +0100

AP - President Barack Obama says the U.S. is preparing for a tsunami that could reach American shores and he wants people in Hawaii, American Samoa and Guam to follow the instructions of local authorities.

Google launches 'person finder' for Chile quake victims (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:28:00 +0100

AFP - Google on Saturday quickly activated an online "person finder" tool to allow relatives and friends to find loved ones following the huge earthquake in Chile.

Hawaii evacuates coasts ahead of tsunami (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:28:00 +0100

Reuters - Hawaii sounded warning sirens and began evacuating residents near the coastline on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile.

Tsunami waves hit French Polynesia after Chile quake (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:28:00 +0100

Reuters - The first small waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile reached French Polynesia on Saturday, authorities said.

Major quake rocks Chile; 122 killed

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:27:00 +0100

TALCA (Chile): A devastating earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, toppling homes, destroying bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.

At least 147 dead as huge Chile quake triggers Pacific tsunami waves

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:29:00 +0100

A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings, homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami. ...

Russia offers earthquake relief to Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:21:00 +0100

The earthquake in Chile is that country's strongest in 20 years. It struck on Saturday at approximately 03.30 a.m. local time in an area 115 kilometres north of Concepcion. The magnitude is estimated at 8.8, and the depth, at 55 kilometres. There were two powerful aftershocks, measuring 6.9 and 5.4 on the Richter scale.

Tsunami waves spreading across Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:17:00 +0100

Tsunami waves unleashed by a huge earthquake in Chile are moving across the entire Pacific Ocean and will peter out in Japan, a meteorologist says.

Tsunami alert for Australia's east coast

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:17:00 +0100

People on Australia's east coast are being warned to stay away from beaches on Sunday morning after warnings of a possible tsunami.

Chile quake kills 147, triggers tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:17:00 +0100

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile killed at least 147 people, said Carmen Fernandez, director of the Chilean National Emergency Office.

Tsunami hits French Polynesia

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:17:00 +0100

A weak tsunami has hit the Gambier islands in French Polynesia but there's been no major damage.

Huge earthquake batters Chile, 78 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 78 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, 147 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet confirmed the deaths, declaring a 'state of catastrophe' in central Chile.

Tesoro Hawaii Refinery Preparing for Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:10:00 +0100

SAN ANTONIO - Following an 8.8 earthquake in the area of Chile, the entire Pacific basin has been placed on a tsunami alert. Current estimates are that a tsunami wave will hit the area of Hawaii at approximately 11:20 am local time. Tesoro is monitoring the situation and will take any steps

Chilean quake puts Pacific basin on tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:10:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the South Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday.

Chilean quake puts Pacific basin on tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:10:00 +0100

Wide swaths of the South Pacific, Asia and Australia braced for a tsunami after a devastating earthquake hit the coast of Chile on Saturday.

U.S. pledges to help Chile after quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:23:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. pledged to help Chile after a powerful earthquake struck Saturday and kept watch on a tsunami heading for Hawaii. All 118 employees of the U.S. Embassy in Chile were accounted for, State Department spokeswoman Megan Mattson said.

Chile earthquake: tsunami fears as death toll hits 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:07:00 +0100

At least 147 killed as huge quake strikes Chile, triggering Pacific tsunami warning and reports of deaths on Juan Fernandez islands.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:06:00 +0100

Hawaii evacuates coasts ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:06:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii sounded warning sirens and began evacuating residents near the coastline on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile.

Spain braces for hurricane-strength storm

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:02:00 +0100

People in northern Spain and the Canary Islands braced Saturday for a storm with hurricane-force winds of up to 160 km/h.

Death toll rises following Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:02:00 +0100

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 147 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami.

Chile earthquake update: Heed local officials, Obama tells Americans

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:09:00 +0100

3:50 p.m. -- President Obama urged Americans to take tsunami warnings seriously. "The most important thing you can do is to closely heed the instructions of your local officials," he said on the White House lawn.

Hawaii evacuates coasts ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:02:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii sounded warning sirens and began evacuating residents near the coastline on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile.

Massive quake, aftershocks hit Chile; at least 147 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:01:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, killing at least 147 people and triggering tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific basin.

Major quake rocks Chile; 122 killed

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0100

Hawaii's 1960 Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0100

Largest Quake of 20th Century Generated 35-Foot Wave That Inundated Hilo Bay, Killing 61

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:02:00 +0100

Chile quake similar to 2004 Indian Ocean temblor (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0100

AP - Scientists say the major earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile was a "megathrust" similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean temblor that spawned a catastrophic tsunami.

Massive earthquake kills 147 in Chile (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0100

Reuters - One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades battered Chile Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Chile earthquake: Chileans dig out after 8.8-magnitude earthquake (The Christian Science Monitor)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0100

The Christian Science Monitor - Chileans remained dazed after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation early Saturday, leaving homes destroyed and scores dead. But by midday they began digging out from the damage, hoping that it remained contained.

Tsunami races across Pacific, threatens Hawaii (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0100

AP - A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake raced across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, threatening Hawaii as it rushed toward the U.S. West Coast and hundreds of islands from the bottom of the planet to the top.

At least 149 dead in Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings issued after 8.8 magnitude tremor; 20 Israelis remain unaccounted for.

Updated: Massive earthquake hits Chile, 147 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:26:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) – One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades battered Chile today, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering ...

Hawaii braces for possible tsunami after quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:25:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake races across the Pacific Ocean , threatening Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast as well as hundreds of islands across the planet.

Chile earthquake: tsunami reaches Pacific islands as death toll hits 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:22:00 +0100

At least 147 killed as huge quake strikes Chile, triggering tsunami and reports of deaths on Pacific islands.

Flights to Hawaii halted from San Francisco, sirens in Honol

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:20:00 +0100

ulu, Waikiki (video, photos) View live streaming video below from local news coverage in Hawaii. The first waves are expected to hit Waikiki at 11:35 a.m. Hawaiian time. Local media is reporting that the waves are expected to be "dangerous" and will likely cause property damage. for slideshow photos.

Lebanese community in Chile not harmed by earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:19:00 +0100

The National News Agency (NNA) reported on Saturday that Alejandro Bitar—the Chargé d'Affaires of the Lebanese Embassy in Chile—informed Lebanese Foreign Minister Ali Shami that no Lebanese in Chile have been harmed by the earthquake that struck the country earlier in the day.

Ban offers condolences, readies aid after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:19:00 +0100

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon readied aid for Chile after a huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake killed at least 82 people early Saturday and unleashed a tsunami threatening the entire Pacific Rim. "The secretary general is very closely monitoring developments, including the risk of Pacific Rim....

Hawaii tsunami warning: Hawaii begins evacuation on coasts

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:16:00 +0100

Evacuation efforts have begun in Hawaii because of a tsunami warning that was issued following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Tsunami races across Pacific, threatens Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:29:00 +0100

EWA BEACH, Hawaii (AP) -- A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake raced across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, threatening Hawaii as it rushed toward the U.S. West Coast and hundreds of islands from the bottom of the planet to the top....

Tsunami spreads through Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0100

Nations bordering the Pacific are on alert for a possible tsunami after the Chilean earthquake of 8.8 magnitude.

New Zealand on full-scale tsunami alert after Chile quake - 2nd Update

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0100

Wellington - A tsunami of 0.5 metres hit New Zealand's Chatham Islands, 700 kilometres south-east of the mainland, on Sunday morning as the country was put on a full-scale alert following the Chile earthquake. The National Crisis Management Centre sa...

New Zealand on full-scale tsunami alert after Chile quake - Update

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0100

Wellington - New Zealand was on a full scale tsunami alert Sunday morning following the Chile earthquake and police warned residents in some coastal regions on the east coast of the North Island to evacuate. A tsunami of up to 1 metre was forecast an...

Massive earthquake hits Chile: More than 140 dead - Summary

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0100

Santiago - One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades rocked Chile on Saturday, leaving more than 140 people dead and triggering a tsunami alert across the Pacific basin. Hundreds of people were missing and...

Samoa issued alert to begin evacuations

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0100

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa(AP) – Authorities on the Pacific islands of American Samoa and Samoa are urging their citizens to take shelter from the tsunami headed their way that was generated by the massive Chilean earthquake. American Samoa Lt. Gov. Aitofele Sunia has called on all residents on....

Chile Quake Death Tol Reaches 82

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:08:00 +0100

27 de febrero de 2010, 13:24 Santiago de Chile, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) The figure of fatal victims of the earthquake that whipped the centreal and southern areas of Chile on Saturday early morning increased, according to the government, although other sources have set the number of dead people at 150.

M8.8 quake hits central Chile, nearly 150 killed

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:07:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near the central Chilean city of Concepcion in the early hours of Saturday, killing nearly 150 and triggering a tsunami that threatened more than 50 Pacific Rim countries, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and media reports.

Tsunami Warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:07:00 +0100

A Tsunami Warning is in force for all low lying coastal areas of Fiji According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii a strong undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 stuck at 7.34pm yesterday near the coast of central Chile. It is confirmed that a tsunami has been generated.

Tesoro Hawaii Refinery Preparing for Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:04:00 +0100

Following an 8.8 earthquake in the area of Chile, the entire Pacific basin has been placed on a tsunami alert. Current estimates are that a tsunami wave ...

Obama: U.S. Will Aid Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:59:00 +0100

President Barack Obama speaks to the media about the recent earthquake in Chili outside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. Obama said the United States has resources in position to deploy should Chile ask for help. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP) President Barack Obama says the U.

3.3-Foot Tsunami Possible At Santa Monica

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:59:00 +0100

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:12:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said a powerful earthquake has killed 147 people and caused serious damage to infrastructure.

Huge quake kills 122 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:58:00 +0100

AFP - A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday killing at least 122 people, leaving a trail of twisted buildings and sending tsunami waves roaring across the vast Pacific Ocean.

Tsunami hits Chile as Pacific Basin braces for impact (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:58:00 +0100

AFP - A tsunami crashed into Chile's coast Saturday in a potential portent of disaster across the vast Pacific Ocean as nations went on alert for towering waves generated by a killer earthquake.

Ministerial Statement on Chile: Saturday, February 27, 12 pm.

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:59:00 +0100

The following is an edited transcript of a statement made to media by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the situation in Chile. The statement was made during a teleconference held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010

Chile quake: Toll rises to 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:59:00 +0100

At least 147 people have been killed by the 8.8 earthquake that hit Chile, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that has caused a domino-effect of danger across the Pacific.

Tesoro Hawaii Refinery Preparing for Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:59:00 +0100

Following an 8.8 earthquake in the area of Chile, the entire Pacific basin has been placed on a tsunami alert. Current estimates are that a tsunami wave will hit the area of Hawaii at approximately 11:20 am local time. Tesoro is monitoring the situation ...

Hawaii Braces Itself As Tsunami Races Across Sea

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:59:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves across the ocean at the speed of a jetliner Sirens blared in Hawaii to alert residents to the potential waves. Small planes equipped with loudspeakers flew along the shoreline, warning beachgoers.

147 killed in Chile earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:57:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early on Saturday killing at least 147 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening to roar across the Pacific Ocean, officials said.

Massive Quake Hits Chile; Pacific Braces For Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:59:00 +0100

A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing more than 100 people and setting off a tsunami that threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean.

Tsunamis in history

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:55:00 +0100

Some of the biggest, most destructive and deadliest tsunamis on record. Tsunami - Earthquake - Earth Sciences - Chile - earth

Obama: US preparing for tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:53:00 +0100

President Obama has said the US is preparing for a tsunami that could reach American shores.

Chile earthquake: centuries of strain released in a fraction of a second

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:52:00 +0100

Far beneath the Pacific Ocean, huge forces have been building up off the coast of Chile.

Massive earthquake strikes Chile, 122 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:51:00 +0100

TV Chile reported that a 15-storey building collapsed in the hardest-hit city of Concepcion, where buildings caught fire, major highway bridges collapsed and cracks opened up in the streets. Cars turned upside down lay scattered across one damaged bridge. President Michelle Bachelet said a huge wave hit the Juan Fernandez islands.

Chile quake: Toll rises to 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:44:00 +0100

At least 147 people have been killed by the 8.8 earthquake that hit Chile, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that has caused a domino-effect of danger across the Pacific.

Chile quake death toll rising

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:44:00 +0100

The death toll is slowly rising as information trickles out of Chile after a huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck late yesterday, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami that is menacing the Pacific rim.

Residents warned as tsunamis roll across Pacific

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:44:00 +0100

The massive earthquake that struck Chile yesterday has triggered a tsunami which will be felt across the Pacific rim throughout today.

Tsunami races across Pacific, threatens Hawaii

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:43:00 +0100

A tsunami threatened the Pacific Rim on Saturday, with an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile sending potentially deadly waves ...

Updated tsunami warning system in action

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:55:00 +0100

The tsunami alerts issued in the wake of Saturday's earthquake in Chile demonstrate how much more information is available about potential seismic threats, more than five years after the catastrophic Indian Ocean quake and tsunami.

EXTRA: 1.2-metre tsunami recorded in Pacific after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:40:00 +0100

Wellington - A wave with a height of 1.2 metres was recorded Sunday on Raoul Island, halfway between New Zealand and Tonga, as a tsunami swept across the Pacific Ocean in the wake of massive earthquake in Chile. New Zealand officials said the wave he...

Death toll in Chile quake rises to 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:40:00 +0100

SANTIAGO - A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Hawaii evacuates coasts ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:40:00 +0100

HONOLULU - Hawaii sounded warning sirens and began evacuating residents near the coastline on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile.

Massive earthquake kills 147 in Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:39:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades battered Chile Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Chile Quake Prompts Tsunami Warnings

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:39:00 +0100

RIO DE JANEIRO A deadly 8.8-magnitude struck central Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, shattering major bridges and highways across a long strip of the country, and sending tsunami warnings along the entire Pacific basin. The director of the National Emergency Agency, Carmen Fernández,....

Tsunami alerts after 8.8 quake rocks Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:38:00 +0100

A tsunami races across the Pacific Ocean last night after a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile.

Death toll in powerful Chile quake rises to 147 (UPDATE)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:35:00 +0100

A massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 147 people, though the toll is expected to rise, BBC reported. The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas, including the capital where ...

Operation USA to Send Emergency Aid to Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:31:00 +0100

OPERATION USA TO SEND EMERGENCY AID TO CHILE FOLLOWING 8.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE LOS ANGELES, CA (February 27, 2010)�Los Angeles-based International relief agency Operation USA announced today that it will send emergency aid to Chile as necessary as part of the relief efforts following the earthquake that hit last night.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 147 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:31:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [nN27174408]) * Quake kills at least 147 people in central Chile * Buildings toppled, bridges and roads destroyed * Operations halted at two major copper mines * Tsunami kills 3 in Robinson Crusoe island (Updates death toll, adds Pinera quote, changes dateline) By Jose....

Chilean-Canadians search for family following deadly earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:40:00 +0100

Desperate family members scramble to learn fate of relatives and friends living in Chile

American Red Cross Responds Internationally and at Home to Chile Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:40:00 +0100

Commits Initial $50,000 to Chile Relief and Prepares for Tsunami in Hawaii WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cr...

Navy pulls ships from Pearl Harbor ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:40:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy is pulling six ships out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by Chile's massive earthquake.

Pacific nations on alert for tsunami triggered by Chilean quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:38:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1100 The tsunami triggered by the Chile earthquake is sweeping across the Pacific Ocean. Sirens have warned people to move to higher ground in French Polynesia, Tonga and Hawaii. Waves two-and-a-half metres high hit the coast of Chile itself.

Chilean president declares a state of catastrophe

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:38:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1100 The Chilean President has declared a state of catastrophe after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked central Chile overnight. The earthquake which hit in the middle of the night is estimated to have unleashed 500 times the energy of the Haiti earthquake.

U.S. stands ready to help quake-hit Chile: Obama

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:38:00 +0100

President Barack Obama said Saturday the United States stands ready to help Chile after a massive earthquake struck the South American country. Obama told reporters the United States will assist Chile in rescue and recovery efforts. The president asked Americans to heed warnings about a possible tsunami that could hit the U.

International Medical Corps Emergency Response Team on Standby as it Monitors Situation in Chile and Potential Tsunami Areas

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:33:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 21:28:00 GMT Source: International Medical Corps (IMC) - USA Los Angeles, February 27, 2010 - International Medical Corps is monitoring the situation in Chile and in areas in the Pacific basin where tsunami warnings have been issued, following an 8.8-magnitude ...

Huge earthquake rips through Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:31:00 +0100

A HUGE earthquake that struck Chile early yesterday sent tsunamis racing across the Pacific, triggering warnings to evacuate coastal areas in countries spanning a quarter of the globe.

1.5-metre tsunami hits New Zealand island - 3rd Update

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:40:00 +0100

Wellington - A tsunami wave of 1.5 metres hit New Zealand's Chatham Islands, 700 kilometres south-east of the mainland, on Sunday morning as the country went on a full-scale alert following the Chile earthquake. The National Crisis Management Centre ...

Obama vows to help Chile, says 'hundreds lost' (AFP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:30:00 +0100

AFP - President Barack Obama pledged Saturday that the United States was ready to provide assistance to earthquake-hit Chile, where he said early indications were that "hundreds of lives have been lost."

The Ring of Fire: Why Chile's Quake Wasn't Unexpected

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:29:00 +0100

Chile is part of the Pacific's Ring of Fire, the most seismically dangerous land on the planet

Big quake question: Is nature going crazy?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:25:00 +0100

Chile's magnitude-8.8 earthquake isn't the biggest shocker that region has seen, but one seismologist says Earth seems to be more active than it was in the 1975-1995 time frame. Seismology - Earthquake - Earth - Earth Science - Geophysics

Chile communications still working for many

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:25:00 +0100

Communications systems in Chile, a much more technologically advanced country than Haiti, are strained but still functioning for many in the wake of the earthquake. Chile - Haiti - Earthquake - South America - Tsunami

Chile Quake Prompts Tsunami Warnings

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:21:00 +0100

21:05 on 27 February, 2010 UTC

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:16:00 +0100

Tsunami passes French Polynesia as Pacific on alert after 8.8 quake in Chile Posted at 20:37 on 27 February, 2010 UTC The tsunami caused by the earthquake in Chile has hit the Marquesas islands in the north of French Polynesia with waves up to four metres high A scientist has told RFO radio in....

Massive Chile quake triggers tsunami alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:16:00 +0100

SANTIAGO. A huge earthquake rocked Chile early yesterday killing at least 64 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening the Pacific Rim of fire, officials said.

Series of aftershocks hits Chile after devastating earthquake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:15:00 +0100

Washington. A series of aftershocks was registered after the devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile, the U.S. National Geological Survey announces on its website. The aftershocks measured up to 6.9 on the Richter scale. © 2009 All rights reserved.

Obama Urges Caution In Pacific, Citing Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:30:00 +0100

President Barack Obama warned people in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the West Coast to heed the instructions of local authorities about evacuations and other measures in advance of a tsunami moving across the Pacific Ocean. Obama also said the U.S.

Newsweek: Stronger but less deadly than Haiti

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:10:00 +0100

If Chile's earthquake was so much more powerful than Haiti's, why did it cause so much less damage and kill so many fewer people? A lesson in preparedness. Haiti - Earthquake - Caribbean - Business and Economy - Organizations

Mobile Giving Foundation Extends Support to Chile Earthquake Relief

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:10:00 +0100

SEATTLE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- What: A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A ...

Australia warns of dangerous waves after Chile quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:10:00 +0100

Sydney - People on Australia's east coast were warned Sunday against watching for waves unleashed by the earthquake in Chile. At least 140 people are believed to have died in the magnitude 8.8 earthquake, which triggered a tsunami alert in the Pacifi...

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 147 dead

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:09:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades battered Chile on Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Navy pulls ships from Pearl Harbor ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:02:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 20:58:49 GMT Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy is pulling six ships out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by Chile's massive earthquake. Lt. Nathan Christensen, a Navy ...

Obama says US prepared to assist Chile if asked

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:01:00 +0100

The U.S. "will be there" if Chile asks for rescue and recovery help after a powerful earthquake struck the South American nation, President Barack Obama said Saturday.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 147 dead (Reuters)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0100

Reuters - One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades battered Chile on Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Obama says US prepared to assist Chile if asked (AP)

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0100

AP - The U.S. "will be there" if Chile asks for rescue and recovery help after a powerful earthquake struck the South American nation, President Barack Obama said Saturday.

Tsunami Alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0100

A Tsunami Triggered by the Chilean Earthquake Raced Across the Pacific, Threatening Hawaii and Hundreds of Other Islands

Massive Quake Hits Chile; Pacific On Tsunami Alert

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0100

A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing more than 100 people. The quake also spawned a tsunami that posed a threat to countries around the Pacific Ocean.

Chile Struck By One Of Strongest Earthquakes Ever

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Death toll in Chile earthquake rises to 147 - authorities

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:12:00 +0100

The death toll in Saturday's powerful earthquake in Chile has risen to 147 from earlier reported 122, authorities said

'Ring of Fire' strikes again

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:57:00 +0100

A massive earthquake that struck off Chile has revealed anew the ferocity of the volatile "Ring of Fire", a massive zone of volcanic instability that encircles the Pacific Ocean.

Deadly Earthquake Rocks Chile, Causes Tsunami Alerts

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:53:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked Chile, killing at least 147 people, bringing down homes and other buildings and causing tsumani warnings, watches and alerts in many parts of the Pacific Ocean.

Powerful 8.8 quake in Chile brings tsunami warning

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:53:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 8.8 points on the Richter scale struck central Chile in the early hours of Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Chile Quake Kills 122, Starts Tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:53:00 +0100

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck central Chile, flattening buildings, tearing down power lines, and sending scores of panicked residents into the street.

International Community Pledges Support for Chile Following Quake

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:53:00 +0100

The international community is offering support to Chile in the wake of Saturday's devastating earthquake.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:53:00 +0100

TALCA, Chile — One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Chile on Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.

Hilo looks like a ghost town

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:53:00 +0100

Hundreds of Hilo residents have evacuated to streets well outside the inundation zone and are waiting for the tsunami to hit.

Tsunami hits French Polynesia

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:45:00 +0100

Papeete. A tsunami that crossed the Pacific Ocean has hit islands in French Polynesia, with waves of about two metres damaging part of the coast, AFP reported. Emergency officials said a 50cm wave has hit the Chatham Islands east of New Zealand, the third to come ashore in the island group, about 500km east of New Zealand.

Chilean Montrealers desperate for news from home

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:45:00 +0100

Montreal. Chilean families in Montreal gathered together to exchange information and make plans following a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake in central Chile Saturday morning, CTV Montreal reported. "We're very worried, and we are trying to communicate with them but we can't do anything.

Chile earthquake toll at 147

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:57:00 +0100

One of the most powerful earthquakes in decades has battered Chile, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

Huge earthquake rips through Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:43:00 +0100

A HUGE earthquake that struck Chile early yesterday sent tsunamis racing across the Pacific, triggering warnings to evacuate coastal areas in countries spanning a quarter of the globe.

BBC: Chileans tell of terror as quake struck

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:59:00 +0100

Santiago. Chileans are used to earthquakes, and it is not unusual to be woken by tremors and to wait for them to finish without major consequences, BBC reports. But Saturday morning's quake was different. Those who expected it to pass quickly were wrong, and had to admit that this time it was "a big one".

No Bulgarians injured in Chile earthquake: Georgieva

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:59:00 +0100

Sofia. European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva told the Standart daily that even though she is to visit Haiti, another country that suffered severe damage from a recent earthquake, on her first overseas mission as Commissioner,....

Huge quake hits Chile, spreads tsunami waves

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:56:00 +0100

UPDATED: TALCA, Chile | One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities said at least 214 people were dead.

More than 2 million affected by earthquake, Chile's president says

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:55:00 +0100

More than 2 million people were affected by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile early Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet said in a televised news conference.

Tsunami reaches Tasmania

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:53:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile has reached Tasmanian waters, and waves are expected to increase in size over the next few hours.

Hawaii tsunami alert cancelled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:52:00 +0100

The Associated Press quoted an official at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre as saying Hawaii had "dodged a bullet". At -risk areas were evacuated after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific. But only small waves were recorded in Hawaii.

Navy pulls ships from Pearl Harbor ahead of tsunami

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:45:00 +0100

Washington. The U.S. Navy is pulling six ships out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Saturday ahead of a tsunami generated by Chile's massive earthquake, Reuters reported. Lt. Nathan Christensen, a Navy spokesman, said another warship was being moved out of the naval base in San Diego as a precaution.

Rescuers Help Survivors In Quake-Hit Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:49:00 +0100

More than 200 people are reported killed in Chile after magnitude 8.8 earthquake

Tsunami lands in Australia after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:47:00 +0100

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A tsunami generated by a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile hit beaches in eastern Australia on Sunday, witnesses and officials said, but there were no initial reports of damage.

Chile earthquake much stronger than Haiti's but far less damage. Why?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:46:00 +0100

The Chile earthquake -- at a magnitude of 8.8 -- was much stronger than the one that hit Haiti, but casualties and damages appear to be far less. Why?

Tsunami warning center cancels alert for Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:44:00 +0100

Scientists have confirmed that the tsunami triggered by the earthquake in Chile has reached Hawaii.The extent of the damage was ...

Chile earthquake update: At least 2 million affected, president says

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:40:00 +0100

9:30 p.m. -- At least 45 aftershocks were reported, including a 6.1-magnitude in Argentina that killed a 58-year-old man and an 8-year-old boy in separate towns, the government-run Telam news agency said.

Tsunami as high as 3 meters could hit Japan's Pacific coasts: agency

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:40:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency said Sunday a tsunami as high as 3 meters could hit Japan's Pacific coasts following a massive earthquake that occurred Saturday in Chile. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe. Please contact Kyodo's International Department in Tokyo via e-mail at kokusai@kyodonews.

Tsunami Warning Is Canceled for Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:40:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled its warning but cautioned people to wait for word from officials in individual counties before returning to their normal lives.

Updates on the Earthquake in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:40:00 +0100

The Lede is tracking reports of the damage and the tsunami warnings. Are you in an affected area? What are you seeing? Send your photos to pix@nyt.com.

Chile earthquake death toll rises to 122 - Pinera

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:39:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 15:38:11 GMT Source: Reuters SANTIAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday killed at least 122 people and caused serious damage to the country's infrastructure, President-elect Sebastian ...

Tsunami warning cancelled in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:33:00 +0100

Authorities have cancelled a tsunami warning in Hawaii after a powerful earthquake in Chile triggered only small waves in the Pacific island US state.

Japan bracing for up to 3-meter tsunami by afternoon

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:51:00 +0100

Tokyo - A tsunami as high as 3 meters could hit Japan's Pacific coast Sunday following a massive, 8.8-magnitude earthquake overnight in Chile, the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency projected that the tsunami could reach Japanese coasts between ...

Chile's earthquake death toll rises to 150

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:33:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) - The Chilean National Emergency Office (Onemi) said on Saturday that the death toll from the magnitude-8.8 earthquake that hit Chile early in the morning has exceeded 150. The Onemi's director, Carmen Fernandez, said earlier that the death toll "will be changing every minute, and to the moment it is 147.

Tsunami sweeps across Pacific after powerful Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:33:00 +0100

A magnitude-8.8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning has generated tsunami waves that hit islands and coastlines across the Pacific rim, though with only limited damage.

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:33:00 +0100

A TV grab from Telesur shows an image of a burning building in Concepcion after a huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile, killing at least 78 people, toppling buildings and triggering a tsunami threatening the Pacific rim of fire, officials have said.

Hu offers condolences to Chile over quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:33:00 +0100

Hu, on behalf of the Chinese government as well as in his own name, extended sincere condolences to Bachelet, the Chilean people and government as well as deep sympathies to the earthquake victims.

Death Toll Climbs as Dust Settles in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:32:00 +0100

The death toll in Chile stands at 214 following one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. The magnitude 8.8 quake was felt as far away as Sao Paulo in Brazil and sent a tsunami racing across the Pacific.

Tsunami races across Pacific after massive Chile quake (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:31:00 +0100

AFP - A tsunami raced across the vast Pacific Ocean after a massive killer quake in Chile, with dozens of nations on alert for destructive waves and thousands of people fleeing their homes.

Clinton to leave for Latin America as earthquake rocks Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:33:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday that she is to stick with her plan to visit Latin America starting Sunday, and that she is to remain in close contact with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

Tsunami warning for Hawaii is lifted (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:31:00 +0100

Reuters - The tsunami warning issued for the U.S. state of Hawaii following a massive earthquake in Chile has been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Saturday.

Quake-triggered tsunami rushes ashore in Hawaii (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:31:00 +0100

AP - A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia.

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:31:00 +0100

AP - The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher.

Quake kills 140 and triggers tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:31:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile early yesterday, killing at least 140 people, bringing down homes and hospitals, and setting off a tsunami that triggered warnings and evacuations across the entire Pacific. At the time of writing, a tidal wave of as yet undetermined height is heading,....

Hawaii Sees Small Effects Of Tsunami; Alert Lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:30:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile swept ashore in Hawaii on Saturday, but the initial waves did not appear to cause significant damage. Beaches in the state were cleared after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Chile, where more than 200 people reportedly died in the temblor.

Obama Promises Aid To Chile If It's Needed

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:30:00 +0100

The U.S. "will be there" if Chile asks for rescue and recovery help after a powerful earthquake struck the South American nation, President Barack Obama said Saturday.

Quake-triggered tsunami rushes ashore in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:30:00 +0100

HONOLULU (AP) -- A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia....

Huge quake kills 214 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:31:00 +0100

AFP - One of the largest earthquakes on record struck central Chile hard Saturday killing at least 214 people, leaving a trail of twisted buildings and sending tsunami waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.

Chile Quake Death Toll Reaches 147, Tsunami Hits Coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:27:00 +0100

Tsunami warning lifted in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:25:00 +0100

The tsunami warning is canceled for the state of Hawaii, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Chile earthquake triggers cross-Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:25:00 +0100

TOKYO - People in Hawaii were urgently told to protect lives and property from a tsunami crossing the Pacific as fast as a jetliner after a devastating earthquake in Chile.Tsunami waves were likely to hit Asian, Australian and...

Tsunami warning for Hawaii is lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:24:00 +0100

San Francisco. The tsunami warning issued for the U.S. state of Hawaii following a massive earthquake in Chile has been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Saturday, Reuters reported. The warning center said on its website that based on all available data, there is no longer a destructive tsunami threat to the state.

Tsunami lands in Australia after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:24:00 +0100

Sydney. A tsunami generated by a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile hit beaches in eastern Australia on Sunday, witnesses and officials said, but there were no initial reports of damage, Reuters reported. Australia issued an alert overnight for most of its east coast, and for eastern parts of the island state of Tasmania.

Three metre tsunami could hit Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:24:00 +0100

Tokyo. A tsunami of up to 3 metres could hit Japan's Pacific coasts following the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile, a government agency official said on Sunday, Reuters reported. "Once our tsunami warning is issued, please evacuate to high ground and never go near the....

Tsunami reaches Australia after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:23:00 +0100

A tsunami generated by an earthquake in Chile has hit beaches in eastern Australia, but there have been no reports of damage.

South-eastern Australia on Tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:20:00 +0100

PEOPLE should get out of the water now as tsunami conditions have reached Australia's east coast, the Australian Tsunami Warning Centre warns.

Tsunami in Hawaii peaks at 1 metre

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:19:00 +0100

Washington - The tsunami generated by the massive Chilean earthquake brought waves peaking at about 1 metre in the Hawaiian Islands, where alerts were cancelled later Saturday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued an all clear within two hours...

Malaysians in quake-hit Chile safe

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:19:00 +0100

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians in Chile are safe after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near the coast of Chile, a Wisma Putra official said.

Video: Deadly Quake Strikes Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:18:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 earthquake has struck Chile leaving hundreds dead and the search continues for survivors. As Seth Doane reports, the quake also triggered tsunami warnings for the Pacific.

Video: Tsunami Hits Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:18:00 +0100

A tsunami generated by the 8.8 earthquake hit Chile, but as Dave Price reports, damage appeared to be minimal.

Tsunami warning for Hawaii is lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:16:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The tsunami warning issued for the U.S. state of Hawaii following a massive earthquake in Chile has been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Saturday.

Powerful 8,8 Earthquake Hits Chile, Death Toll Climbs

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:27:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with an initial magnitude of 8,8 on the Richter scale has struck central Chile, the BBC reports Saturday citing the US Geological Survey (USGS). The US also issued a tsunami warning for Chile, Peru and Ecuador and later extended it to Colombia, Antarctica, Panama, Hawaii and....

Tsunami lands in Australia after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:08:00 +0100

27 Feb 2010 23:37:56 GMT Source: Reuters SYDNEY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A tsunami generated by a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile hit beaches in eastern Australia on Sunday, witnesses and officials said, but there were no initial reports of ...

TSUNAMI WARNING LIFTED FOR HAWAII -- PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CEN

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:08:00 +0100

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The tsunami warning issued for the U.S. state of Hawaii following a massive earthquake in Chile has been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Saturday. The warning center said on its website that based on all available data, there is no longer a destructive tsunami threat to the state.

Three metre tsunami could hit Japan - govt agency

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:08:00 +0100

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A tsunami of up to 3 metres could hit Japan's Pacific coasts following the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile, a government agency official said on Sunday. "Once our tsunami warning is issued, please evacuate to high ground and never go near the....

Hawaii Tsunami Warning Lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:03:00 +0100

Authorities are closing beaches in Northern California's San Mateo County, including beaches in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, where the National Weather Service has predicted strong currents and choppy waves for several hours starting around 1 p.m. PT. Sirens blared in Hawaii to alert residents to the....

Massive quake, aftershocks hit Chile; at least 214 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:02:00 +0100

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, killing at least 214 people and triggering a tsunami that reached Hawaii 16 hours later.

Initial Waves Ease Fears in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:01:00 +0100

Tsunami waves arrived in Hawaii, as predicted, causing erratic surges in the sea, but the impact was not nearly as great as had been feared.

Charities send teams to quake-hit Chile (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:01:00 +0100

AFP - British charities were preparing Saturday to send specialists to Chile after an earthquake which left more than 200 people dead, as Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Britain stood ready to help.

The world's strongest earthquakes (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:01:00 +0100

Tsunami lands in Australia after Chile quake (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:01:00 +0100

Reuters - A tsunami generated by a 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile hit beaches in eastern Australia on Sunday, witnesses and officials said, but there were no initial reports of damage.

Deadly Quake Rocks Chile; Tsunami Alert In Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +0100

A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday. Near the epicenter, people were tossed about as if shaken by a giant; at least 214 died. The quake spawned a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean; Hawaii saw only limited effects from the waves.

Pacific tsunami hits Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile has swept ashore in Hawaii, but the initial waves did not appear to cause significant damage. The first waves looked more like an extreme fluctuation in the tide than the giant tsunami Hawaii and the rest of the Pacific Ocean were bracing for after the magnitude-8.

Quake-hit Chile 'shook like jelly'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Even Chileans used to seismic shocks were panicked by the huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake that rumbled across the capital Santiago early Saturday, with many fleeing their homes in terror wearing only their pyjamas.

8.8-magnitude earthquake devastates Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:13:00 +0100

TALCA, Chile — One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities said at least 214 people were dead.

1.5 million homes damaged by Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:54:00 +0100

Concepcion, Chile. The death toll from Chile's earthquake has reached 214, with officials saying some 1.5 million homes have been damaged, AFP reports. That figure included half a million homes "with severe damage" that will "probably not be able to be lived in again", Housing Minister Patricia Poblete said.

First wave of tsunami reaches New Zealand

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:54:00 +0100

Wellington. The first wave of a tsunami, created by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, reached the Chatham Islands of New Zealand on Sunday, Xinhua informs. Wave activity was confirmed on the coastal tsunami gauge at the Chatham Islands at 07:35 a.m.

Massive earthquake, aftershocks jolt Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:54:00 +0100

• 5:59p.m.: Pres. Bachelet to address nation• 5:17 p.m. 214 confirmed dead; number rising• 6:05 p.m.: Hawaii "dodged a bullet"

Hawaii Escapes Major Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:52:00 +0100

Hawaii appeared to escape any major tsunami unleashed by the giant earthquake off the coast of Chile, giving residents and tourists relief even as they remained on guard.

No tsunami threat to M'sia in wake of Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:50:00 +0100

But people living along the coastal areas of Lahad Datu, Semporna, Tawau and Sandakan in Sabah should be alert of high waves and rising sea water.

Chile quake triggers Vic marine warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:48:00 +0100

Weather experts have warned of sudden and possibly severe current changes off the Victorian coast as a part of a tsunami flow-on from the Chile earthquake.

'Get out of the water'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:48:00 +0100

Tsunami conditions have reached Australia's east coast, the Tsunami Warning Centre warns.

Huge quake kills hundreds in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:48:00 +0100

A huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile yesterday killing at least 214 people, leaving a trail of twisted buildings and sending tsunami waves roaring at jetspeed across the vast Pacific Ocean.

Tsunami waves from Chile quake reach New Zealand

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:46:00 +0100

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The first waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile reached New Zealand on Sunday, authorities said, but there were no reports of any injuries or damage.

Chilean-Canadians try to reach relatives after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:57:00 +0100

Canadians were scrambling Saturday to discover the fate of their relatives and friends after a deadly earthquake rocked the country in the early morning, killing more than 100 people, and setting off a tsunami that could affect British Columbia's coast.

World › Tsunami races across Pacific after Chile quake, reaching Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:44:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile has swept ashore in Hawaii. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear. But the initial…

World › 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile; at least 150 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:44:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around…

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits Chile, 214 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:43:00 +0100

The massive quake, one of the largest ever recorded, was felt as far away as Sao Paulo in Brazil, 1,800 miles to the east.

President saddened by Chile quake, conveys solidarity

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:43:00 +0100

President Zardari conveyed solidarity of the people and govt of Pakistan with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

Aftershocks rattle Chile after record quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:43:00 +0100

An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Chile early Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A tsunami warning was ...

Quake Jolts Chile; Waves Reach Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:40:00 +0100

RIO DE JANEIRO A deadly 8.8-magnitude struck central Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, shattering major bridges and highways across a long strip of the country, and sending tsunami warnings along the Pacific basin. The Minister of the Interior, Edmundo Pérez Yoma, said that at least 214....

Tsunami waves from Chile quake reach New Zealand

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:46:00 +0100

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The first waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile reached New Zealand on Sunday, authorities said, but there were no reports of any injuries or damage.

Tsunami waves from Chile quake reach New Zealand

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:37:00 +0100

WELLINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The first waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile reached New Zealand on Sunday, authorities said, but there were no reports of any injuries or damage. Hundreds of residents on the country's east coast were evacuated to high ground and ships moved out to....

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 214 dead (UPDATE-2)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:35:00 +0100

One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century battered Chile on Saturday, killing at least 214 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Hawaii and Russia, Reuters reported. Buildings ...

Tsunami waves in Hawaii smaller than expected

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:32:00 +0100

A tsunami generated by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile struck Hawaii Saturday, but an official with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the island chain "dodged a bullet" after smaller-than-expected waves were reported.

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:31:00 +0100

AP - The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher.

US group launches text message aid drive for Chile quake (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:31:00 +0100

AFP - A US group that harnesses mobile phone technology to raise money for charities on Saturday launched text message campaigns to raise money for victims of the powerful quake in Chile.

Massive Quake Rocks Chile; Pacific On Tsunami Alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:30:00 +0100

A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday. People near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities say at least 214 people died in the quake. The quake also spawned a tsunami that threatened countries around the Pacific Ocean.

Initial Waves Ease Fears in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:40:00 +0100

Tsunami waves arrived in Hawaii, as predicted, causing erratic surges in the sea, but the impact was not nearly as great as had been feared.

2 killed in Argentina quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:30:00 +0100

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake killed two people in Argentina just hours after a massive quake struck off Chile, leaving hundreds feared dead and setting off a tsunami.

Tsunami expert: `We dodged a bullet'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:29:00 +0100

HILO, Hawaii (AP) -- A official at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says Hawaii "dodged a bullet" after a major earthquake sent powerful waves roiling around the Pacific....

Hawaii Sees Only Small Effects Of Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:30:00 +0100

Chile quake death toll soars

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:26:00 +0100

At least 214 people have been confirmed dead after a devastating earthquake struck Chile and triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific ocean. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck early on Saturday 92km northeast of Concepcion, Chile's second largest city, at a depth of 63km at 3:34am local time (06:43 GMT).

Tsunami warning for half the world: Tidal wave fear as huge earthquake kills 150 in South America

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:25:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet confirmed 122 people were dead after the massive earthquake struck this morning.

Tsunami expert: Hawaii ‘dodged a bullet’

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:25:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile has swept ashore in Hawaii. There are no immediate reports of damage.

Huge quake hits Chile; spreads tsunami waves

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:24:00 +0100

Destructive Tsunami Less Likely in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:22:00 +0100

Hawaii so far has escaped large tsunami waves from a giant earthquake off the coast of Chile, a local civil defense official said.

All NSW beaches closed for tsunami threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:21:00 +0100

ALL NSW beaches have been closed and people hoping to view tsunami conditions have been ushered off the sand.

Chile quake causes widespread damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:20:00 +0100

Dublin. One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century battered Chile, killing at least 214 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Hawaii and Russia, Irish national broadcaster RTE reported.

SMH: Two killed in Argentina earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:20:00 +0100

Buenos Aires. A 6.0-magnitude earthquake killed two people in Argentina on Saturday just hours after a massive quake struck off Chile leaving hundreds feared dead and setting off a tsunami, a doctor said, as quoted by The Sydney Morning Herald .An eight-year-old child and a 70-year-old man were....

N.S. couple rethinks move after cross-burning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:20:00 +0100

An interracial couple in Hants County, N.S., say they were deeply moved by the outpouring of support at a rally held for them in Windsor on Saturday.

22:28 on 27 February, 2010 UTC

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:19:00 +0100

Tsunami crosses eastern Pacific after 8.8 quake in Chile Posted at 22:19 on 27 February, 2010 UTC The tsunami caused by the earthquake in Chile has hit the Marquesas islands in the north of French Polynesia with waves up to four metres high. There are no reports of casualties or major damage.

Quake Jolts Chile; Waves Reach Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:26:00 +0100

RIO DE JANEIRO A deadly 8.8-magnitude struck central Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, shattering major bridges and highways across a long strip of the country, and sending tsunami warnings along the Pacific basin. The Minister of the Interior, Edmundo Pérez Yoma, said that at least 214....

Death Toll Rises from Massive Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:17:00 +0100

Approx. 214 Dead in Worst Pacific-Region Quake in Half-Century, Felt 1,800 Miles Away | Watch Live Tsunami Coverage from Hawaii

Internet abuzz after Chilean earthquake - Feature

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:15:00 +0100

Washington - News of the Chilean earthquake, one of the largest recorded over the last 100 years, sent millions around the world online in search of information and ways to help. The social networking site Twitter (http://twitter.com) was abuzz a mer...

Hawaii Exhales After Gentle Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:36:00 +0100

A tsunami warning was canceled, but residents were cautioned to wait for word from county officials before returning to normal life.

Tsunami panic after Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:32:00 +0100

JAPAN was warned of the possibility of 10ft waves early today as a tsunami swept across the Pacific after the huge earthquake that struck Chile early yesterday.

Hawaii dodges tsunami after Chile quake (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:32:00 +0100

Reuters - Hawaii dodged serious damage on Saturday when a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in Chile merely lapped ashore, although residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas because the ocean could remain unsettled for several more hours.

Quake witnesses: There was little time to act

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:17:00 +0100

Sure, Luke Mescher felt a trembling fear when the walls around him started to shake Saturday, but standing around confused and scared wasn't an option.

Japan tells coastal people to evacuate for tsunami (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:32:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan issued a warning on Sunday for a tsunami of 3 meters (10 ft) or higher along its northern Pacific Coast and warned coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after a massive earthquake struck Chile.

Chile quake in 'elite class' like 2004 Asian quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:31:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The huge earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile belongs to an "elite class" of mega earthquakes, experts said, and is similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean temblor that triggered deadly tsunami waves....

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:31:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher....

The world's strongest earthquakes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:31:00 +0100

Here is a list of earthquakes that registered at least magnitude 8.6. - May 22, 1960: A magnitude 9.5 earthquake in southern Chile and ensuing tsunami killed at least 1,716 people. - March 27, 1964: A magnitude 9.2 quake in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and ensuing tsunami killed 128 people. - Dec. 26, 2004: A magnitude 9.

Tsunami sets off panic but does little damage (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:32:00 +0100

AP - With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe on Saturday and set off fears of a repeat of the carnage that caught the world off guard in Asia in 2004.

More than 2 million affected by earthquake, Chile's president says

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:29:00 +0100

Santiago. More than 2 million people were affected by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile early Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet said in a televised news conference, CNN reported. At least least 214 people were killed in the quake and the resulting tsunami, which ravaged parts....

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 214 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:29:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile, Feb 27 (Reuters) - One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century battered Chile on Saturday, killing at least 214 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Hawaii and Japan.

Google launches 'person finder' for Chile quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:29:00 +0100

Â Agence France-PresseFebruary 27, 2010 2:02 PMÂ Â | WASHINGTON -- Google on Saturday quickly activated an online "person finder" tool to allow relatives and friends to find loved ones following the ... (photo: WN / theresa)

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:29:00 +0100

FRANK BAJAK Associated Press Writer= PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month — yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher. The reasons are simple. Chile is wealthier and infinitely better prepared, with....

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:29:00 +0100

| SANTIAGO, Chile - A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. | A huge w... (photo: AP / APTN)

Underwater Plate Cuts 400-Mile Gash

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:29:00 +0100

HILO, HAWAII, 1960 The stresses added along the fault zone by the earthquake, helped lead to the rupture on Saturday, experts said. More Photos #x00bb; Both earthquakes took place along a fault zone where the Nazca tectonic plate, the section of the earth’s crust that lies under the Eastern Pacific....

Tsunami sets off panic but does little damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:31:00 +0100

HONOLULU (AP) -- With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe on Saturday and set off fears of a repeat of the carnage that caught the world off guard in Asia in 2004....

(AHN) Chilean Death Toll Hits 214; Hawaii Avoids Tsunami Damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:24:00 +0100

Rescue workers in Chile continue to search for survivors as night falls on the first day after a major earthquake. The latest death toll from the Chilean Interior Ministry has risen to 214 people; it is expected to rise throughout the next week. - (AHN)

Australians ordered off beaches as tsunami arrives - Update

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:24:00 +0100

Sydney - People on Australia's east coast defied official warnings Sunday to get a look at waves unleashed by the earthquake in Chile. More than 200 people are believed to have died in the 8.8- magnitude quake, which triggered a tsunami alert across ...

Call for calm in wake of Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:23:00 +0100

Chilean president calls for calm after massive earthquake kills 214 people and affects two million.

Tsunami hits Hawaii, flights from SFO held up, watch Honolul

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:29:00 +0100

A tourist family from Japan suns on the beach at Ala Moana Beach Park, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 in Honolulu. The State of Hawaii is under a tsunami warning after a 8.8 earthquake rattled Chile today. Many residents are loading up on gas and emergency supplies due to the warning. A tsunami is expected to hit the Hawaiian Islands after 11 a.

Tsunami hits well-prepared Asia-Pacific islands

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:21:00 +0100

A tsunami struck the Asia-Pacific region Sunday, but little damage was being reported as nations evacuated their coastlines well in advance of the waves generated by a devastating Chile earthquake. Read More

Tsunami warning lifted in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:21:00 +0100

Honolulu, Hawaii (CNN) -- The tsunami warning is canceled for the state of Hawaii, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Japan tells coastal people to evacuate for tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:20:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan issued a warning on Sunday for a tsunami of 3 meters (10 ft) or higher along its northern Pacific Coast and warned coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after a massive earthquake struck Chile.

Hawaii dodges tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:20:00 +0100

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii dodged serious damage on Saturday when a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in Chile merely lapped ashore, although residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas because the ocean could remain unsettled for several more hours.

Indonesia unaffected by Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:21:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Alert Center does not include Indonesia among Asia Pacific countries affected by the major earthquake that shook Chile on Saturday. Read More

Chile Quake Doesn't Compare to 1960 Horror

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:18:00 +0100

South American Country's Massive 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Serves as Reminder When Chile Was Epicenter to World's Worst

Japan Issues 'Major' Tsunami Warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:18:00 +0100

Japan has issued a warning of a tsunami of three metres (10 ft) or higher along its northern Pacific Coast following the devastating earthquake in Chile.

National › Gov't sets up emergency office for Chile quake; Japan on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:14:00 +0100

The Japanese government set up a liaison office at the prime minister's office Saturday evening to gather information on an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile…

Tsunami warnings lifted everywhere but in Russia, Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings were canceled Saturday for all areas except Russia and Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Hawaii dodges tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:20:00 +0100

Japan tells coastal people to evacuate for tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 01:02:12 GMT Source: Reuters TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Japan issued a warning on Sunday for a tsunami of 3 metres (10 ft) or higher along its northern Pacific Coast and warned coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after ...

Japan Tsunami Warning Follows Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0100

Japan has issued a warning for a tsunami of three metres (10 ft) or higher along its northern Pacific Coast following the devastating earthquake in Chile.

Hawaii 'dodged a bullet,' tsunami experts say

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia. There were no immediate reports of widespread damage, injuries or deaths in the U.S.

A deafening roar, then chaos in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0100

Hundreds dead, more than a million homes destroyed as massive earthquake rocks country

Hawaii dodges tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0100

* Tsunami warning lifted for Hawaii * Warning center says strong currents could last for hours (Recasts, adds details on tsunami arriving in Hawaii, updates Chilean death toll) HONOLULU, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Hawaii dodged serious damage on Saturday when a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in....

Tsunami in Hawaii peaks at 1 metre

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:06:00 +0100

The tsunami generated by the massive Chilean earthquake brought waves peaking at about 1 metre in the Hawaiian Islands, where alerts were cancelled later Saturday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued an "all clear" within two hours of the first ...

Updates on the Earthquake in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:05:00 +0100

The Lede is tracking reports of the damage and the tsunami warnings. Are you in an affected area? What are you seeing? Send your photos to pix@nyt.com.

Tsunami Warning Is Canceled for Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:05:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled its alert but cautioned people to wait for word from county officials before returning to normal life.

Tsunami warning for Hawaii cancelled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:01:00 +0100

The tsunami warning issued for the US state of Hawaii following a massive earthquake in Chile has been lifted.

Save the Children warns that hundreds of thousands of children could be affected by Chilean quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:01:00 +0100

Save the Children is raising emergency funds to get life-saving help to families in Chile affected by the major earthquake that struck this morning, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale. The aid agency is warning that hundreds of thousands of children could be affected.

Quake kills 210 and triggers tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:09:00 +0100

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile early yesterday, killing at least 210 people, bringing down homes and hospitals, and setting off a tsunami that triggered warnings and evacuations across the entire Pacific. At the time of writing, a tidal wave of as yet undetermined height is heading,....

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 214 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:01:00 +0100

Buildings caught fire, bridges collapsed and debris blocked streets across swathes of central Chile, but the initial death toll was relatively low from a quake packing many times more power than the one that devastated Haiti last month.

Emergency Operations Center Situation Report #1 Chile Earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:01:00 +0100

GENERAL OVERVIEW - A major earthquake (8.8 in the Richter scale) was recorded at 3:34 a.m. Chilean time off the coast of Maule (approx. 100 km from the city of ConcepciÃ³n).

Chile quake in 'elite class' like 2004 Asian quake (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:01:00 +0100

AP - The huge earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile belongs to an "elite class" of mega earthquakes, experts said, and is similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean temblor that triggered deadly tsunami waves.

Tsunami warning for half the world: Tidal wave triggered as huge earthquake kills 214 in South America

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

The quake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter scale, has so far killed at least 214 people. In island nations throughout the Pacific, residents fled to higher ground as warnings were sounded.

RIA Novosti: Chilean athletes leave Olympics after quake in their country

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:59:00 +0100

Vancouver. Athletes of the Chilean Olympic team in Canada decided to skip Sunday's closing ceremony and immediately return to their country, which was devastated by a strong quake, the USA Today reported, as quoted by RIA Novosti An 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Chile in the early hours of Saturday....

SIDEBAR: Bachelet: 'No doubt' that Chile will overcome disaster

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:56:00 +0100

Santiago - Michelle Bachelet was 12 days from the end of her five-year term as Chilean president when Saturday's massive earthquake struck. Barred by the constitution from seeking consecutive terms, she still enjoys exceptionally high approval rating...

Sprint Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in the Republic of Chile With Mobile Giving

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:56:00 +0100

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - In the wake of this morning’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Republic of Chile, Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today that customers on Sprint, Nextel, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA will be able to support the earthquake relief efforts conducted by Convoy of Hope,

Tsunami fear sends Filipinos fleeing seashore homes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:56:00 +0100

Manila - People living along the eastern Philippine coast facing the Pacific fled their homes amid fears of tsunami Sunday following a massive, deadly earthquake in Chile. The Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that t...

Pacific tsunami hits Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:50:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile has swept ashore in Hawaii, but the initial waves did not appear to cause significant damage.

Tsunami panic after Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:45:00 +0100

JAPAN was warned of the possibility of 10ft waves early today as a tsunami swept across the Pacific after the huge earthquake that struck Chile early yesterday.

Hawaii reports no apparent tsunami damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:44:00 +0100

A tsunami alert is canceled after the evacuation of nearly 100,000 people in the wake of Chile's devastating earthquake. 'I think we've dodged a bullet,' one official says. A tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile surged across Hawaii on Saturday, churning up sediment with minor waves and tidal surges, but causing no apparent damage.

Chile hit by one of strongest quakes ever

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:44:00 +0100

An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Chile early Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A tsunami warning was ...

Tsunami from Chile quake may hit Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:43:00 +0100

Japan's Meteorological Agency has warned that a "major" tsunami of up to three metres could hit northern coastal areas within the next few hours following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:41:00 +0100

The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month — yet the death toll in Haiti is magnitudes higher. The reasons are simple.

Chile: Earthquake Information Bulletin n° 1

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:01:00 +0100

On 27 February 2010 at about 3:35 a.m. local time, an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred in the moderately populated region of Bio-Bio in central Chile.

Hawaii Exhales After Gentle Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:40:00 +0100

A tsunami warning was canceled, but residents were cautioned to wait for word from county officials before returning to normal life.

Hawaii on tsunami alert after massive Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:39:00 +0100

Thousands of Hawaiians fled Saturday as Chile's massive earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, although many breathed relief as the first waves turned out to be small. President Barack Obama's native state sounded tsunami sirens for the first time in 16 years from early in the morning, with....

Massive quake ruins life in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:39:00 +0100

The epicenter of the one and a half minute long temblor was reportedly Concepcion, 317 kilometers away from the capital Santiago. The quake was felt over a wide area in most of the South American countries and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami warning alonside the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Japan.

8.8-magnitude quake strikes central Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:47:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes on record kills at least 300 and unleashes tsunami waves across Pacific, prompting alerts in dozens of nations.

Tsunami forecasting still inexact

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:47:00 +0100

Uncertain if a killer wave will roll in, officials prefer to err on side of overplaying hazards.

Tsunami warning for half the world: Tidal wave triggered as huge earthquake kills over 300 in South America

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:47:00 +0100

The quake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter scale, has so far killed at least 214 people. In island nations throughout the Pacific, residents fled to higher ground as warnings were sounded.

Chile's earthquake: the view from Santiago | Margaret Snook

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:45:00 +0100

While Chile's earthquake was strong, this is no Haiti. But some new buildings cannot have respected anti-seismic regulations When the earthquake hit Chile , my husband and I were at the coast, in Concón (this is the final weekend of summer). We were in an apartment on the eighth floor of a building....

Japan warns of tsunami along coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:44:00 +0100

Japan's Meteorological Agency has warned that a "major" tsunami of up to 9 feet (3 meters) could hit northern coastal areas within ...

Philippines raises tsunami alert, orders evacuation

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:41:00 +0100

MANILA, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Philippines ordered a limited precautionary evacuation on Sunday in coastal areas of 19 provinces along its eastern seaboard after raising the level of a tsunami alert issued following a massive earthquake in Chile . "At 7 a.m.

Baptists urged to pray for Chile after massive earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:42:00 +0100

Washington, DC (BWA) -- Baptists around the world are being urged to pray for Chile after the South American country was hit by a massive earthquake early on February 27. Raquel Contreras, president of the Union of Evangelical Baptist Churches of Chile and a vice president of the Baptist World....

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:42:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [nN27174408]) * Quake kills at least 300 people in central Chile * Buildings toppled, bridges and roads destroyed * Operations halted at two major copper mines * Tsunami kills at least 4 on Robinson Crusoe island (Updates death toll) By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION, Chile,....

Japan evacuates northern coasts for tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:42:00 +0100

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Japan warned on Sunday that its northern Pacific coast faced a possible tsunami of 3 metres (10 ft) or more and ordered thousands of coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after a massive earthquake in Chile. The tsunami could hit northern areas of Japan's main island of Honshu around 1 p.

‘State of Catastrophe’ After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:42:00 +0100

The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people had died.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead (UPDATE-3)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:36:00 +0100

One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century pounded Chile on Saturday, killing more than 300 people as it toppled buildings and triggered tsunamis that ravaged a port town and threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Japan, ...

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:35:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century pounded Chile on Saturday, killing more than 300 people as it toppled buildings and triggered tsunamis that ravaged a port town and threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Japan.

Warning forces halt to surfing contest

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:35:00 +0100

COMPETITION in the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast has been postponed because of a tsunami warning.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:32:00 +0100

Reuters - One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century pounded Chile on Saturday, killing more than 300 people as it toppled buildings and triggered tsunamis that ravaged a port town and threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Japan.

Japan girds for quake-triggered tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:41:00 +0100

Japan’s Meteorological Agency warns that a “major” tsunami of up to 9 feet could hit northern coastal areas after the massive earthquake in Chile.

Tsunami spares US, takes aim at Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:31:00 +0100

People evacuated from Russia Kuril Islands due to tsunami threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:29:00 +0100

Moscow. Residents of Kuril Islands, in Russia's Far East, are being evacuated due to the threat of tsunami roused by a quake in Chile, a spokesman for the local administration said, RIA Novosti reported. He said that the expected height of waves to hit the regional coast is some 2 meters (6.6 feet).

More than 300 killed in Chilean quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:29:00 +0100

Santiago. One of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile on Saturday and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan on tsunami alert almost a day later, AFP reported. In an address to the nation, President Michelle Bachelet said two million....

Tesoro Hawaii Refinery Reports No Effect from Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:28:00 +0100

SAN ANTONIO - The predicted tsunami wave that resulted from the earthquake in Chile landed on the island of Oahu early this afternoon. Tesoro’s Kapolei refinery reported no damage from the wave and is in the process of raising rates back to normal. Planned rates are expected to be real

Official: Hawaii 'dodged a bullet'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:26:00 +0100

HONOLULU | With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe on Saturday and set off fears of a repeat of the carnage that caught the world off guard in Asia in 2004. Japan was still bracing for the prospect of large waves, but the tsunami....

Tsunami spares US, takes aim at Japan (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:32:00 +0100

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:22:00 +0100

At least 214 dead in Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:13:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings issued after 8.8 magnitude tremor; 20 Israelis remain unaccounted for.

Chile quake 'affects two million'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:11:00 +0100

Two million people have been affected by Saturday's massive earthquake in central Chile, President Bachelet says.

Millions affected by Chile quake - President

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:22:00 +0100

TWO million people have been affected by the huge earthquake that struck Chile yesterday, President Michelle Bachelet says.

Death toll from Chilean earthquake rising

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:08:00 +0100

Craig McMurtrie, Nick Olle Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:51:00 +1100 A state of catastrophe has been declared in Chile after a deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake devastated the country. Officials say more than 300 people have been killed and expect the death toll to rise. The earthquake unleashed 500 times the energy of January's Haiti earthquake.

Sprint Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in the Republic of Chile With Mobile Giving

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:05:00 +0100

Sprint Will Waive Standard Text-Messaging Fees for Mobile Donations In the wake of this morning''s 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Republic of Chile, ...

Tesoro Hawaii Refinery Reports No Effect from Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:05:00 +0100

The predicted tsunami wave that resulted from the earthquake in Chile landed on the island of Oahu early this afternoon. Tesoro''s Kapolei refinery reported ...

Japan Tsunami Could be 9 Feet, Gov't Warns

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:05:00 +0100

TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2010 Japan Tsunami Could be 9 Feet, Gov't Warns Meteorological Agency Urges Coastal Residents to Head for Higher Ground Video A tsunami generated by the 8.8 earthquake hit Chile, but as Dave Price reports, damage appeared to be minimal.

Chilean president says 78 killed in 8.8-magnitude quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:04:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chilean President Michele Bachelet said that at least 85 people have been killed in a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the country early Saturday. Bachelet said there were more than 85 deaths in southern Maule region alone, and that the nationwide death....

Aussies caught up in tsunami mass evacuation in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:03:00 +0100

Hundreds of Australian tourists and expatriates were caught up in Hawaii's tsunami mass evacuation.

Rising waters on the way

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:03:00 +0100

Rising sea waters have struck Tasmania and Norfolk Island as a tsunami makes its way towards the east coast of Australia. NSW and Queensland are expected to see similar effects to sea conditions, which will accelerate tidal movements, the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) says. The alert follows a massive 8.

Japan warns of tsunami up to 9 feet along coast (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:02:00 +0100

AP - Japan's Meteorological Agency has warned that a "major" tsunami of up to 9 feet (3 meters) could hit northern coastal areas within the next few hours following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Deadly Quake Hits Chile; Sparks Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

A massive earthquake rocked Chile before dawn Saturday. Bridges collapsed, buildings crumbled, and a tsunami rippled across the Pacific Ocean. The official death toll stands at more than 200 people Time magazine's Eben Harrell was in Santiago, 200 miles away from the epicenter.

Philippines raises tsunami alert, orders evacuation

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines ordered a limited precautionary evacuation on Sunday in coastal areas of 19 provinces along its eastern seaboard after raising the level of a tsunami alert issued following a massive earthquake in Chile .

Hawaii dodges tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:00 +0100

Pacific tsunami passes without major damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:08:00 +0100

Campbell Cooney, Pacific correspondent Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:27:00 +1100 Several nations in the Pacific Ocean have been hit by small tsunamis generated by the earthquake in Chile but there have been no reports of major damage or casualties A warning from the Pacific Tsunami Warning....

Japan tells coastal people to evacuate for tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan issued a warning on Sunday for a tsunami of 3 metres (10 ft) or higher along its northern Pacific Coast and warned coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after a massive earthquake struck Chile.

U.S. ready to help Chile after earthquake - Obama

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that the United States stood ready to help Chile after a devastating earthquake struck the country and he also urged Americans to heed warnings about a possible resulting tsunami that could affect the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii.

Stay away from beaches, residents told

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:00 +0100

Coastal residents in southern Sabah have been advised to stay away from the beaches as there are likely to occur rough sea conditions and sea level rising starting from 12pm until 6pm Sunday.

Tide turns but tsunami alert remains

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:21:00 +0100

AN outgoing tide has abated the threat of a tsunami plaguing Australia's east coast but warnings to stay out of the water remain in place.

FACTBOX - Chile copper mines, oil refineries, ports hit by quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:00 +0100

a huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake, but the facilities were undamaged and expected to resume operations quickly as power was restored. The nation's oil refineries appeared to be at greater risk, with its largest plant located near the epicenter; both were forced to shut down for further investigation.

Latest News : Huge quake hits Chile; tsunami threatens Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:11:00 +0100

Huge quake hits Chile; tsunami threatens Pacific TALCA, Chile (AP) – A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean — roughly a quarter of the globe.

‘State of Catastrophe’ After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:11:00 +0100

The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people had died.

Sprint Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in the Republic of Chile With Mobile Giving

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:07:00 +0100

In the wake of this morning’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Republic of Chile, Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today that customers on Sprint, Nextel, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA will be able to support the earthquake relief efforts conducted by ...

Tsunami magnitude difficult to predict

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:14:00 +0100

Scientists can usually pinpoint the arrival time of an earthquake-generated wave, such as the one caused by the temblor off Chile, but not its size. So they err on the side of caution. Scientists can do a very good job of tracking the progression of a tsunami and predicting when it will arrive, but....

Chile Quake Triggers Tsunami in Pacific Region

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:04:00 +0100

Tsunami travels across the Pacific Ocean, sends surge of water ashore in Hawaii, New Zealand and islands in the South Pacific

Japan orders thousands to evacuate over tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:03:00 +0100

Tokyo. Japan issued a major tsunami alert for its Pacific coastline Sunday after the massive earthquake in Chile, and ordered more than 10,000 people to evacuate vulnerable areas, AFP reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that waves of up to three metres (10 feet) could hit the northern....

Japan evacuates northern coasts for tsunami (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:02:00 +0100

Reuters - Japan warned on Sunday that its northern Pacific coast faced a possible tsunami of 3 meters (10 ft) or more and ordered thousands of coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after a massive earthquake in Chile.

Chile quake kills over 300, Pacific tsunami alert (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:02:00 +0100

AFP - One of the largest earthquakes on record has killed at least 300 people in Chile sending giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan on tsunami alert almost a day later.

Tesoro Hawaii Refinery Preparing for Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:07:00 +0100

The predicted tsunami wave that resulted from the earthquake in Chile landed on the island of Oahu early this afternoon. Tesoro’s Kapolei refinery reported no damage from the wave and is in the process of raising rates back to normal. Planned rates are ...

Chile earthquake: Emergency funds released

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

According to the latest government figures, more than 100 people have died, and dozens are injured. Aftershocks continue to shake the country. Communications and electricity lines have been cut and information on deaths, injuries and damages from many regions is still sparse.

UN Chief monitoring aftermath of massive earthquake in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

27 February 2010 â€“ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Pacific Ocean after a huge earthquake rocked Chile this morning, threatening to send tsunamis crashing through the region.

Magnitude 8.8 Quake Strikes Chile; ADRA Responds

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

SILVER SPRING, Md. —Early Saturday, a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook south-central Chile killing at least 120, damaging infrastructure, and triggering a tsunami.

World Vision assessing damages, preparing to respond to Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

Santiago, Chile (Feb. 27, 2010) – World Vision is preparing to respond to the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile, working with its regional offices to transport emergency relief supplies and getting ready to send more staff to support the relief response.

AmeriCares Responds to Chile Earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

An 8.8 strength earthquake struck early this morning off the coast of Concepcion, Chile's second largest city. More than 25 aftershocks have been reported and Tsunami threats and warnings have been issued throughout the Pacific basin from California and Hawaii to New Zealand and Australia.

Chile Earthquake Hazard Identification Tool (HIT)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

Hazard Identification Tool (HIT) - Objective & Methodology The HIT lists "big and obvious" facilities and objects that may pose a risk in the aftermath of the earthquake.

Chile Earthquake Situation Report #1

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

This report was issued by OCHA Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and contains preliminary information following the earthquake. The next report will be issued on or around the 1 March. I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • At 03:34 am (local time) an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.

Tsunami and earthquake in Chile Part 2

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

Executive Summary On 2/27/2010 6:34:17 AM UTC an earthquake of magnitude 8.3 and depth 59.4km has struck an moderately populated area in the Bio-Bio Province (population: 1.7 million) in Chile. GDACS estimates the likelihood for need of international humanitarian intervention to be high (Red alert).

CHILE EARTHQUAKE: CWS SITUATION REPORT 02-27-10

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

SITUATION: A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit central Chile early today, causing damage throughout the South American country and triggering tsunami warnings in the Pacific basin.

CRWRC Funds Chile Earthquake Response

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

February 27, 2010â€”When a devastating 8.8 earthquake hit the coast of Chile early this morning, Pacific tsunami warning signals put in place after the catastrophic 2004 Asia Tsunami sounded just a few moments later, urging coastal residents to higher ground.

Japan issues tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:58:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday issued a major tsunami alert for its Pacific coast after a powerful earthquake struck Chile, Xinhua reported.

World Pledges Aid to Chile After Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:57:00 +0100

The international community is offering support to Chile in the wake of Saturday's devastating earthquake. U.S. President Barack Obama says he has reached out to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to offer U.S. assistance with the rescue and recovery efforts. He says the U.S.

Japan evacuates northern coasts for tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:54:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan warned on Sunday that its northern Pacific coast faced a possible tsunami of 3 meters (10 ft) or more and ordered thousands of coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after a massive earthquake in Chile.

Chile's earthquake death toll rises to 214

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:49:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Chilean National Emergency Office (Onemi) said on Saturday that the death toll from the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile early in the morning has risen to 214. According to Sergio Barrientos, science chief of the Seismology Institute of the University of....

International Medical Corps Emergency Response Team on Standby as it Monitors Situation in Chile and Potential Tsunami Areas

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0100

Los Angeles, February 27, 2010 - International Medical Corps is monitoring the situation in Chile and in areas in the Pacific basin where tsunami warnings have been issued, following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck early Saturday.

Hawaii Unaffected by Tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:52:00 +0100

Hawaii appeared to escape any major tsunami damage unleashed by the earthquake off the coast of Chile, as Hawaii's governor gave an all-clear sign to residents and tourists who had evacuated the coast.

Huge quake kills more than 300 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:50:00 +0100

2010/02/28 SANTIAGO: One of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile on Saturday and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan on tsunami alert almost a day later. In an address to the nation, President Michelle Bachelet said two million....

Thousands flee Philippine coastlines on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:50:00 +0100

2010/02/28 MANILA: Thousands living in Philippine provinces facing the Pacific Ocean evacuated their homes early Sunday hours before a tsunami from a major quake near Chile was expected to arrive, officials said. Officials said the evacuations were orderly, with authorities saying that the waves were not expected to be higher than one metre.

Sabah east coast residents to stay away from beaches today

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:50:00 +0100

2010/02/28 KUALA LUMPUR: Coastal residents in Sabah's east coast, including Tawau, Sandakan and Lahad Datu, are advised to stay away from the sea shores from noon to 6pm today, the Meteorological Department said in a statement. The department warned on rough sea conditions and a rise in the sea....

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:44:00 +0100

The massive quake, one of the largest ever recorded, was felt as far away as Sao Paulo in Brazil, 1,800 miles to the east.

Tohoku Elec: to run plants as usual despite tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:44:00 +0100

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Tohoku Electric Power <9506.T> said it will keep operating its Onagawa and Higashidori nuclear plants on the northern Pacific coast, which braced for a tsunami of 3 metres (10 ft) or more on Sunday in the wake of a massive earthquake in Chile.

M8.8 quake hits central Chile, more than 300 killed

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:40:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near the central Chilean city of Concepcion in the early hours of Saturday, killing more than 300 and affecting the lives of at least 400,000 in the Biobio Region near the focus, local media reported.

Australian tsunami threat downgraded

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:52:00 +0100

AN outgoing tide has abated the threat of a tsunami hitting Australia's east coast but warnings to stay out of the water remain in place.

3-meter high tsunami could hit Japan's northern Pacific coasts: agency

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:40:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the first ''major tsunami'' warning in more than 15 years Sunday following a massive earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday. The major tsunami warning, issued when waves of 3 meters or higher are expected, applies to the northern Pacific coastal areas of....

Chile quake kills over 300, Pacific tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:40:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (AFP) – One of the largest earthquakes on record has killed at least 300 people in Chile sending giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan on tsunami alert almost a day later. In an address to the nation, President Michelle Bachelet said two million Chileans had been....

Japan warns of tsunami up to 10 feet along coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:38:00 +0100

Japan issued its first "major" tsunami warning in nearly two decades Sunday, evacuating hundred of thousand of residents and cautioning that waves as high as 10 feet (3 meters) could hit northern c Read More

Japan, Russia, Philippines still on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:38:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:47:00 +1100 Tsunami warnings remain in place in Japan, Russia and the Philippines following the earthquake in Chile. Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) says the tsunami could hit Japan's northern-most island of Hokkaido about 1:00 pm (local time).

Philippines raises tsunami alert, orders evacuation

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:35:00 +0100

Manila. The Philippines ordered a limited precautionary evacuation on Sunday in coastal areas of 19 provinces along its eastern seaboard after raising the level of a tsunami alert issued following a massive earthquake in Chile, Reuters reported. "At 7 a.m.

MEGA QUAKE ROCKS CHILE -- Magnitude-8.8, one of the 'great' earthquakes, say experts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:34:00 +0100

Just last weekend, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet was in Haiti, a stop over on her way to Mexico’s Unity Summit with the Group of Rio and Caricom. The island was hit by a horrific earthquake of magnitude-7.0 on January 12 this year, causing immense devastation and death.

3-meter high tsunami could hit Japan's northern Pacific coasts: agency

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:40:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the first ''major tsunami'' warning in more than 15 years Sunday following a massive earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe. Please contact Kyodo's International Department in Tokyo via e-mail at kokusai@kyodonews.

No quake set for T&T -- Seismic unit

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:34:00 +0100

No earthquake is set to hit Trinidad and Tobago. The UWI Seismic Research Centre (SRC) issued a release yesterday, refuting rumours that an earthquake is about to affect Trinidad. ’We wish to inform the public that this rumour is false. The Seismic Research Centre has no evidence to suggest that we....

'The Chilean people are panicking' --

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:34:00 +0100

The people of Chile are in fear and are panicking since a massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 on the Richter scale hit the country, says Chilean resident Mina Pugno.

Tsunami hits Hawaii --

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:34:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific yesterday, as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia.

Tsunami warning lifted as Hawaii "dodges a bullet"

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:34:00 +0100

The state Civil Defense Department advised residents to prepare an emergency plan to locate family members if they become separated and to prepare an emergency supply kit well in advance of the tsunami's estimated arrival.

Chile earthquake tears apart houses, highways -- At 8.8, one of the strongest on record...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:34:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile yesterday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicentre were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities said nearly 150 people were dead.

mGive Powers Mobile Donations for Earthquake Victims in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:33:00 +0100

DENVER, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Within hours of the Magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile, Mobile Accord was asked by several of its nonprofit clients to launch text donation campaigns to aid the victims...

BACKGROUND: Chile's latest monster quake revives memories of 1960

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:33:00 +0100

Santiago - The violent awakening that roused Chileans Saturday morning inevitably reminded many of the earthquake that destroyed the Chilean city of Valdivia in 1960. For two minutes early Saturday, many Chileans suffered the same terror that they or...

Chile quake kills over 300, Pacific tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:33:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes on record has killed at least 300 people in Chile sending giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan on tsunami alert almost a day later.

Chile quake toll tops 300

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:33:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes on record has killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan on tsunami alert almost a day later.

Tide turns on tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:33:00 +0100

An outgoing tide has abated the threat of a tsunami plaguing Australia's east coast but warnings to stay out of the water remain in place. Rising seas have been recorded in Norfolk Island, Southport in Tasmania and now Port Kembla in the NSW Illawarra, the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre (JATWC) reports.

Thousands begin evacuating in Japan as threat of tsunami nears

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:32:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of residents began evacuating from coastal Japan on Sunday in anticipation of a possible tsunami following the 8.8-magnitude quake that rocked Chile the day before, CNN's Kyung Lah reported.

People, Groups Flock to the Web After Chile Earthquake (PC World)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:32:00 +0100

PC World - After Chile's massive earthquake and potential Pacific Rim tsunami damage, relief organizations, government agencies, corporations and throngs of people are on Google, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other services to seek and provide information and help.

Despite advances, science of forecasting a tsunami is inexact

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:33:00 +0100

Saturday was a tense day in and around the Pacific Ocean. There was a wave on the loose. It was reputed to travel at the speed of a jet airplane. Beyond that, this tsunami was a mystery. No one knew precisely how big it would be when it came ashore. So went a very long day, full of anxious waiting...

Japan Tsunami Possibly 10 Feet, Gov't Says

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:25:00 +0100

Meteorological Agency Urges Coastal Residents to Head for Higher Ground; Asian Countries on Alert for Waves

Tsunami from Chile quake reaches Japan (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:33:00 +0100

AP - The first tsunami from Chile's earthquake has hit Japan's outlying islands, but the initial waves are small.

Japan, Russia on tsunami alert after Chile quake (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:33:00 +0100

AFP - Japan and Russia went on alert Sunday, clearing tens of thousands of people out of vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive killer quake powered across the Pacific.

Tsunami from Chile quake hits Japan's shores

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:31:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- The first tsunami from Chile's earthquake has hit Japan's outlying islands, but the initial waves are small....

Japan warns that 3-metre tsunami could hit coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:28:00 +0100

J apan issued its first “major” tsunami warning in nearly two decades Sunday, evacuating hundred of thousand of residents and cautioning that waves as high as 3 metres could hit northern coastal areas following a massive earthquake in Chile. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that....

Thousands flee Philippine coastlines on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:28:00 +0100

Thousands living in Philippine provinces facing the Pacific Ocean evacuated their homes early Sunday hours before a tsunami from a major quake near Chile was expected to arrive, officials said.

World pledges aid to quake-hit Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:28:00 +0100

The United States and Europe vowed to come to Chile's aid as relief workers rushed to the Western hemisphere's second enormous earthquake in seven weeks.

Japan and Russia on tsunami alert after Chile killer quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:28:00 +0100

Japan and Russia went on alert on Sunday and cleared thousands of people from vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by the massive killer quake in Chile powered across the Pacific.

Chilean quake among top 10 strongest on record

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:28:00 +0100

The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that slammed central Chile on Saturday is among the top 10 strongest on record, according to data from the US Geological Survey, which monitors earthquakes around the world.

Tsunami from Chile quake reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:31:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- The first tsunami from Chile's earthquake has hit Japan's outlying islands, but the initial waves are small....

Tsunami Hits Hawaii, Causes Minimal Damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:26:00 +0100

Warning Triggered by Chilean Quake Caused Several Tide Surges Special Section: Chile Earthquake

Japan and Russian on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:19:00 +0100

Japan and Russia went on alert Sunday and cleared thousands of people from vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by the massive killer quake in Chile powered across the Pacific.

A roar, then disaster

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:19:00 +0100

A deafening roar rose from the convulsing earth as buildings groaned and clattered. The sound of screams was confused with the crash of plates and windows. Then the earth stilled, silence returned and a smell of damp dust filled the air as stunned survivors ran from their homes.

People ignore tsunami warnings at their own risk: experts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:19:00 +0100

People who ignore tsunami warnings and hit the beach to enjoy the last day of summer do so at their own risk, authorities say.

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:19:00 +0100

The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in the Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher.

Philippines on Tsunami Alert Level 2

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:27:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised the country’s tsunami alert to Level 2 on Sunday, but government officials assured that there was no need to panic.

Chile earthquake: Tsunami sweeps across the Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:16:00 +0100

Australians wanting to enjoy a dip on the last day of summer were told to “get out of the water” as a tsunami triggered by yesterday’s enormous earthquake in Chile swept across the Pacific Ocean, threatening more than 50 countries and island chains today.

10 cm tsunami hits small Japan southern island-TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:15:00 +0100

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A 10 cm (4 inch) tsunami hit a small island 1,950 km (1,212 miles) south of Tokyo on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile the day before, Japan's NHK public TV reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of possible tsunami of 3 metres (10 ft) or more on....

World › Tsunami races across Pacific but spares Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:14:00 +0100

With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe on Saturday and set off…

Chile earthquake: Tsunami sweeps across the Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:17:00 +0100

World › Death toll in Chile earthquake tops 300

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:14:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around…

Death Toll Rises from Chilean Quake, Resulting Tsunami Appears Mild

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:12:00 +0100

More than 300 people reported killed, 1.5 million homes damaged following magnitude 8.8 earthquake

Japan bracing for up to 3-meter tsunami by afternoon - Update

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:10:00 +0100

Tokyo - The Japan Meteorological Agency warned a major tsunami of up to 3 meters could hit Japan's Pacific coast in the next few hours Sunday following a massive, 8.8-magnitude earthquake overnight in Chile. The agency issued the major tsunami wa...

National › 3-meter high tsunami could hit Japan's northern Pacific coasts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:14:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the first ''major tsunami'' warning in more than 15 years Sunday following a massive earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday.…

Chile aftermath: Stay away from beaches, residents told (Update)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:08:00 +0100

Coastal residents in southern Sabah have been advised to stay away from the beaches as there are likely to occur rough sea conditions and sea level rising starting from 12pm until 6pm Sunday.

Japan bracing for up to 3-meter tsunami by afternoon

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:06:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned a "major" tsunami of up to 3 meters could hit Japan's Pacific coast in the next few hours Sunday following a massive, 8.8-magnitude earthquake overnight in Chile, dpa reported. The agency issued the "major" tsunami ...

Japan orders 50,000 to evacuate over tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:05:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan on Sunday ordered more than 50,000 people to flee vulnerable areas as wailing sirens warned of a tsunami racing towards the country's Pacific coastline following the huge earthquake in Chile. Waves of up to three metres could hit the northern areas of Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi, the....

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 214 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:05:00 +0100

It triggered tsunamis that ravaged a port town and threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Japan. -Reuters

Japan and Russian on tsunami alert (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:03:00 +0100

AFP - Japan and Russia went on alert Sunday and cleared thousands of people from vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by the massive killer quake in Chile powered across the Pacific.

Small Tsunami Hits Japan; Big Threat Looms

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:12:00 +0100

Meteorological Agency Urges Coastal Residents to Head for Higher Ground; Asian Countries on Alert for Waves

Tsunami alert: beachgoers urged to stay away

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:09:00 +0100

An outgoing tide has eased the tsunami threat along Australia's east coast, but authorities are still warning people to keep out of the water.

Chile quake shock reaches our shores

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:07:00 +0100

YESTERDAY'S shattering earthquake in Chile was picked up by a monitoring station in Co Wicklow.

ABC: Secretary Clinton set to visit Chile Tuesday

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:09:00 +0100

Washington. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to visit Chile on Tuesday, part of a five country swing through Latin America that was planned well before Saturday's massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, ABC News informs. The tremor occurred about 321 km from the capital of Santiago, but was....

Japan orders 50,000 to evacuate over tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:04:00 +0100

Japan today ordered more than 50,000 people to flee vulnerable areas as wailing sirens warned of a tsunami racing towards the country's Pacific coastline following the huge earthquake in Chile.

Earthquake recovery efforts begin in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:03:00 +0100

8.8-magnitude quake, one of the largest on record, kills at least 300 but causes far less devastation than the temblor that rocked Haiti last month.

Chile earthquake much stronger than Haiti's but far less damage. Why?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

The Chile earthquake -- at a magnitude of 8.8 -- was much stronger than the one that hit Haiti, but casualties and damages appear to be far less. Why? Santiago, Chile and Mexico City The earthquake that struck Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti in January.

Chile Quake: Direct Relief Responds

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

Aid Offered for Chile After 8.8-Magnitude Quake Strikes Today In response to the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning, Direct Relief International has offered assistance to Chilean authorities, emergency relief organizations, and U.S.-based partners working in Chile.

Chile earthquake, Hawaii tsunami: Why this happens

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

"We have the threat of this kind of earthquake and tsunami in our back yards," says Brian Atwater, a geophysicist at the University of Washington in Seattle. The magnitude 8.

Earthquake Strikes ChileOpUSA Prepares Aid

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 27, 2010)—Los Angeles-based International relief agency Operation USA announced today that it will send medical aid to Chile as necessary as part of the relief efforts following the earthquake that hit last night. The 8.

Japan, Russia on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:04:00 +0100

Japan and Russia went on alert Sunday, clearing tens of thousands of people out of vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive killer quake powered across the Pacific.

Massive earthquake hits Chile as Caritas looks to respond

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

A huge earthquake measuring 8.8 has hit central Chile. Caritas is flying in an emergency response team. The quake struck about 115km (70 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion and 325km south-west of the capital, Santiago. Tsunami warnings have been issued across the Pacific.

Chile Earthquake: First report from SOS Childrens Villages

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

This report is directly from the SOS Children's Villages office in Santiago. An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale rocked the coast of Chile this morning at about 3:34 local time affecting from the First to the Tenth Region of the country (from Tarapacá to Chiloe).

8.8 Earthquake Rocks Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

Early Saturday morning, a massive 8.8 earthquake rocked the country of Chile. More than 100 people are confirmed dead, with that death toll expected to rise.

Tsunami warnings after earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:55:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings have been issued throughout the Pacific after a massive earthquake claimed lives in Chile.

10 cm tsunami hits small Japan southern island - TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:54:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - A 10 cm (4 inch) tsunami hit a small island 1,950 km (1,212 miles) south of Tokyo on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile the day before, Japan's NHK public TV reported.

Russia warns of 2-metre tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:54:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has warned that a 2 metre tsunami could hit its far east Kuril Islands at 0400 GMT on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, state-run news agency RIA reported, citing the Sakhalin Tsunami Centre.

Chile quake toll rises above 300

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:46:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and the head of the emergency agency said authorities believed at least 300 people were dead.

Tsunami spares US, takes aim at Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:46:00 +0100

With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe on Saturday and set off fears of a repeat of the carnage that caught the world off guard in Asia in 2004.

Oxfam send staff to respond to Chilean Earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:00 +0100

Oxfam is today sending a team of water engineers and logisticians from Colombia and senior humanitarian staff from its centre in Mexico in response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile today.

Over 300 Dead As Massive Earthquake Hits Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:46:00 +0100

One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century has hit Chile, killing more than 300 people.

Russia warns of 2-metre tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:46:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 03:42:50 GMT Source: Reuters MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Russia has warned that a 2 metre tsunami could hit its far east Kuril Islands at 0400 GMT on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, state-run news agency RIA reported ...

Russia warns of tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:46:00 +0100

(adds quote, details) MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Russia warned that a tsunami of up to 2 metres could hit its east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, prompting the evacuation of residents from low-lying regions. A wave of between 1 and 2 metres was expected to hit the Kuril....

Chile earthquake damage could top $30bn

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:37:00 +0100

THE total value of economic damage caused by a huge earthquake in Chile Saturday could range from US$15 billion (AU$16.7 billion) to $30 billion (AU$33 billion) , a US risk modeling firm predicted.

Tsunami from Chile quake reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:46:00 +0100

The first tsunami from Chile's earthquake has hit Japan's outlying islands, but the initial waves are small.

30-cm tsunami hits Japan's northern coast - TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:48:00 +0100

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A 30 centimetre (12 inch) tsunami hit Japan's northern Pacific coast on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile the day before, Japanese media reported. The tsunami was recorded in the town of Nemuro, 973 km (605 miles) northeast of Tokyo, national broadcaster NHK reported.

Tsunami waves of 0.8 metres hit Russia's east coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:48:00 +0100

MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 0.8 metres (2 ft 7 in) hit the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, the Sakhalin Tsunami Centre said. (Writing by Conor Humphries; Editing by Alison Williams) A resident steps over debris while....

Japan braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:47:00 +0100

Japan has implemented its major tsunami alert in 15 years, and ordered 70 000 people to flee vulnerable areas.

Chile quake kills over 300, affects over two million

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:37:00 +0100

Two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake that struck central Chile on Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet has said.

Canadian, U.S. tsunami alerts withdrawn

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:44:00 +0100

Even though the big waves never came, event was ‘useful' test of emergency preparedness program

Japan orders 50,000 to evacuate over tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:43:00 +0100

Tokyo. Japan on Sunday ordered more than 50,000 people to flee vulnerable areas as wailing sirens warned of a tsunami racing towards the country’s Pacific coastline following the huge earthquake in Chile, AFP reports. Waves of up to three metres (10 feet) could hit the northern areas of Aomori,....

Small tsunami reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:44:00 +0100

First waves just 10 centimetres; little damage elsewhere in Pacific after massive earthquake in Chile

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island - NHK

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:40:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - A tiny tsunami hit a small island far south of Tokyo on Sunday after authorities warned that waves of more than 3 metres (10 ft) could batter Japan's Pacific coast following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:40:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage to the country's transport, energy and housing infrastructure.

Russia warns of tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:40:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia warned that a tsunami of up to 2 metres could hit its east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, prompting the evacuation of residents from low-lying regions.

Breaking News S. Korea pledges aid to quake-hit Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:38:00 +0100

South Korea said Sunday it was ready to offer relief aid to Chile after the South American country was struck by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake a day earlier. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak sent a message of condolence to Chile's leaders over the deaths of more than 200 people there and the 400,000 others affected by the earthquake.

Breaking News Japan warns of tsunami up to 10 feet along coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:38:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan put all of its eastern coastline on tsunami alert Sunday and ordered hundreds of thousands of residents in low-lying areas to seek higher ground as waves generated by an earthquake off Chile raced across the Pacific at hundreds of miles (kilometers) per hour. Officials warned a ``major'' tsunami of up to 9.

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:40:00 +0100

A tiny tsunami hit an island south of Tokyo on Sunday after warnings that waves of more than three metres could batter Japan's Pacific coast.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:34:00 +0100

Reuters - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage to the country's transport, energy and housing infrastructure.

Russia warns of tsunami after Chile quake (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:34:00 +0100

Reuters - Russia warned that a tsunami of up to 2 meters could hit its east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, prompting the evacuation of residents from low-lying regions.

Chile struck by one of strongest quakes ever (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:34:00 +0100

AP - One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and the head of the emergency agency said authorities believed at least 300 people were dead.

Japan, Russia on alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:30:00 +0100

Japan and Russia have gone on alert, clearing tens of thousands of people out of vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive killer quake powered across the Pacific.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:28:00 +0100

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island: report

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:28:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - A tiny tsunami hit a small island far south of Tokyo on Sunday after authorities warned that waves of more than 3 meters (10 ft) could batter Japan's Pacific coast following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island: report (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:34:00 +0100

Reuters - A tiny tsunami hit a small island far south of Tokyo on Sunday after authorities warned that waves of more than 3 meters (10 ft) could batter Japan's Pacific coast following a massive earthquake in Chile.

10cm tsunami wave laps Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:22:00 +0100

A TINY tsunami has hit a small island far south of Tokyo after authorities warned that waves of more than 3 metres could batter Japan's Pacific coast following a huge earthquake in Chile.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:17:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [nN27174408]) * Chileans fear more powerful aftershocks * Death toll tops 300 * Incoming president faces daunting rebuilding task * Economic impact could be deep By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION, Chile, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on....

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island - NHK

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:17:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 04:52:40 GMT Source: Reuters * 10-cm wave washes island 1,950 km south of Tokyo * Main Japan islands brace for tsunami of 3 metres or more By Elaine Lies and Yoko Kubota TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A tiny tsunami hit a small ...

More than 300 dead in massive Chilean earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:15:00 +0100

Santiago- Chilean authorities were assessing the damage from a massive earthquake that killed more than 300 people, as Asian nations braced Sunday for the resulting tsunami that was still racing across the Pacific Ocean. Hundreds of people were missi...

Japanese authorities evacuate residents from coastal areas due to tsunami threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:23:00 +0100

The Japanese authorities are evacuating more than 90 thousand inhabitants of the Pacific coast, where a tsunami of up to 3 meters is expected. All ships in the danger area are also to be evacuated. Rail movement in the area has also been halted.

Japan, Russia on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:14:00 +0100

Japan Meteorological Agency warned that waves of up to three metres (10 feet) could hit its northern Pacific coastline.

10 cm tsunami hits small Japan southern island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:13:00 +0100

Tokyo. A 10 cm (4 inch) tsunami hit a small island 1,950 km (1,212 miles) south of Tokyo on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile the day before, Japan's NHK public TV reported, Reuters reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of possible tsunami of 3 metres (10 ft) or more on....

Inland of Russia Kuril Islands safe from tsunami threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:13:00 +0100

A tsunami roused by a devastating quake in Chile poses no threat to inner lands of the Kuril Islands in Russia's Far East.

Huge quake kills more than 300 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:13:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile on Saturday and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan on tsunami alert almost a day later.

At least 300 dead in Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:23:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings issued after 8.8 magnitude tremor; 20 Israelis remain unaccounted for.

US stands ready to assist Chilean gov''y in wake of devastating quake --

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:17:00 +0100

Obama WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- US President Barack Obama spoke with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile to express his condolences for the losses Chile suffered as a result of the tragic earthquake that killed so far over 200 people, the White House announced late Saturday.

Relief as high waves spare Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:14:00 +0100

Up to 100,000 evacuate after the first Pacific-wide tsunami advisory since 1964. It started with a phone call from a neighbor at 4:30 a.m., jarring Maureen Goto awake at her seaside bed-and-breakfast in Hilo.

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:14:00 +0100

A tiny tsunami hit a small island far south of Tokyo this morning after authorities warned that waves of more than 3 metres (10 ft) could batter Japan's Pacific coast following a massive earthquake in Chile. Officials have ordered some 245,000...

Quake Update: Unease, and Wedding Bells, in Santiago

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:16:00 +0100

On Feb. 27, this bruised and shaken city took the first, nervous steps toward reclaiming normality

Hawaii dodges tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:14:00 +0100

Hawaii dodged serious damage last night when a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in Chile merely lapped ashore, although residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas because the ocean could remain unsettled for several more...

Wary Chileans sleep outside

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:14:00 +0100

Fearful Chileans camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage.

Death toll in Chile earthquake tops 300 - authorities

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:13:00 +0100

The death toll in Saturday's powerful earthquake in Chile has exceeded 300 people, authorities said.

70,000 evacuated as tsunami reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:09:00 +0100

Thousands flee vulnerable coastal areas of Japan as a tsunami slams into the country's long Pacific coastline.

Victoria, Tasmania tsunami threat over

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:07:00 +0100

The warning is still in place for New South Wales, Queensland, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island, the Bureau of Meteorology said. The threat of a tsunami follows a 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile yesterday at 3.34am local time (5.

Tiny tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:04:00 +0100

AP - The first tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's outlying islands on Sunday, but while the initial waves were small and most of the Pacific islands already in its path had been spared damage, officials warned a bigger surge could follow.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:14:00 +0100

Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside today in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage to the country's transport, energy and housing infrastructure. One of the world's most...

Chile and Haiti: A Tale of Two Earthquakes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:01:00 +0100

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile early on Feb. 27 was 500 times stronger than the 7.0 quake that killed an estimated 200,000 Haitians last month. And yet the number of casualties in Chile appears to be exponentially smaller, with the official death toll still under 300.

Chile quake generates small tsunami in Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:01:00 +0100

Japan braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Japan has implemented its major tsunami alert in 15 years, and ordered 70 000 people to flee vulnerable areas.

Chilean quake among top 10 strongest on record

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

SANTIAGO - The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that slammed central Chile on Saturday is among the top 10 strongest on record, according to data from the US Geological Survey, which monitors earthquakes around the world.

Chile struck by one of strongest earthquakes ever (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:04:00 +0100

Trips in Batangas port canceled due to tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

BATANGAS - All trips originating from the port of Batangas were canceled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, stranding 200 passengers and 30 vessels bound for Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro and Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.

Japan, Russia on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

TOKYO - Japan and Russia went on alert Sunday, clearing tens of thousands of people out of vulnerable coastal areas as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive killer quake powered across the Pacific.

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island - NHK

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:58:00 +0100

A tiny tsunami hit a small island far south of Tokyo on Sunday after authorities warned that waves of more than 3 metres (10 ft) could batter Japan's Pacific coast following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Japan PM issues alert as initial tsunami hits remote island

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:58:00 +0100

Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Sunday told people to be on high alert as an initial but small wave of a tsunami triggered by Chile's earthquake reached on outlying island in the Pacific.

Wary Chileans sleep outside

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Chileans fearful of aftershocks are camping outside in towns shattered by a massive earthquake as officials struggle to grasp the scale of the damage.

Russia warns of tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:59:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia warned that a tsunami of up to 2 meters could hit its east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, prompting the evacuation of residents from low-lying regions.

300 dead in massive quake in Chile, search on for survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:57:00 +0100

Chile quake leaves hundreds dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:58:00 +0100

President declares "state of catastrophe" after 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes close to country's second largest city.

90-cm tsunami hits Japan's northern coast - TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:50:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 06:34:46 GMT Source: Reuters TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A 90 centimetre (35 inch) tsunami hit Japan's northern Pacific coast on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile the day before, Japanese media reported. The tsunami ...

Russia cancels tsunami warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:50:00 +0100

Russia has cancelled a tsunami warning after the waves that hit the coast of its Pacific peninsula of Kamchatka proved too small for danger, the local emergency situations ministry said Sunday as quoted by the RIA Novosti news agency. "The wave's height was only 25 centimeters. There were no incidents linked to its approach," the officials said.

Tsunami hits Japan, 70,000 evacuated

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:50:00 +0100

More than 70,000 people fled vulnerable coastal areas of Japan Sunday as a tsunami churned up by the huge earthquake in Chile slammed into the country's long Pacific coastline. "Please do not approach the coast at any cost," Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said in nationally televised comments as....

Small tsunami reaches Japan but more could follow

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:49:00 +0100

Japan's Meteorological Agency has warned that a "major" tsunami of up to 9 feet (3 meters) could hit northern coastal areas within ...

Japan Residents Urged to Evacuate

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:52:00 +0100

More than 200,000 households were urged to evacuate Japanese coastal areas facing tsunami warnings and train service was halted in certain regions, while the first waves to hit Japan were considerably smaller than the most dire predictions.

Tiny tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:40:00 +0100

The first tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's outlying islands on Sunday, but while the initial waves were small and most of the Pacific islands already in its path had been spared dama Read More

Minor tsunami waves reach Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:39:00 +0100

Mark Willacy, North Asia correspondent Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +1100 A minor tsunami wave of about 30 centimetres has hit northern Japan after Saturday's massive earthquake in Chile. Japan had ordered more than 70,000 people to leave vulnerable areas, warning that waves of up to....

300 dead in massive quake in Chile, search on for survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:38:00 +0100

70,000 evacuated as tsunami reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:34:00 +0100

More than 70,000 people fled vulnerable coastal areas of Japan Sunday as a tsunami churned up by the huge earthquake in Chile slammed into the country's long Pacific coastline.

70,000 evacuated as tsunami reaches Japan (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:34:00 +0100

AFP - More than 70,000 people fled vulnerable coastal areas of Japan Sunday as a tsunami churned up by the huge earthquake in Chile slammed into the country's long Pacific coastline.

Chile survives mega-quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:41:00 +0100

The death toll (300+) of the mega-earthquake that struck Chile is unlikely to rise greatly.

Chile earthquake: Millions affected as toll rises to 300

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:32:00 +0100

Rescue teams have begun to search for survivors after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.

First tsunami from Chile reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:29:00 +0100

T he first tsunami from the Chile quake hit Japan's outlying islands on Sunday, but the initial waves were small, though officials warned a bigger surge of water could reach the country's main islands. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the first tsunami to reach Japan after the magnitude 8.8 quake off Chile was recorded in the Ogasawara islands.

Huge quake kills over 300 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:27:00 +0100

Santiago One of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean that forced Japan to issue a major tsunami alert almost a day later. In an address to the nation, President Michelle Bachelet said two million Chileans had been....

30-cm tsunami hits Japan's northern coast - TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:25:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - A 30 centimetre (12 inch) tsunami hit Japan's northern Pacific coast on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile the day before, Japanese media reported.

Tiny tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:32:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- The first tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's outlying islands on Sunday, but while the initial waves were small and most of the Pacific islands already in its path had been spared damage, officials warned a bigger surge could follow....

A one meter tsunami wave expected to hit Russia’s Kuril islands

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:24:00 +0100

28.02.2010, 07.03 VLADIVOSTOK, February 28 (Itar-Tass) -- A one to one and a half meter tsunami wave is expected to hit Russia’s Kuril Islands, local emergencies administration said on Sunday and issued a tsunami warning. It is not ruled out that port facilities in the settlements of Yuzho-Kurilsk,....

Pacific Tsunami fears abate, but Japan on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:35:00 +0100

2010/02/28 TOKYO, Sun - Japan imposed its first tsunami evacuation alert in 15 years today but fears of destructive waves triggered by Chile’s killer earthquake ebbed across the rest of the Pacific’s vast “Ring of Fire”. Russia cancelled its tsunami warning after only minor waves reached the....

Search for survivors after quake kills over 300 in Chile (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:34:00 +0100

AFP - Rescue teams hunted for survivors Sunday after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.

Tsunami waves of 0.8 metres hit Russia's east coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:25:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 0.8 metres (2 ft 7 in) hit the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, the Sakhalin Tsunami Centre said.

Pacific nations on tsunami alert after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:23:00 +0100

A tsunami warning has been announced in a number of Pacific countries in the wake of Saturday’s earthquake in Chile. The Russian Kuril islands are expecting a two-meter tsunami. Local residents are being evacuated.

Chile earthquake: Millions affected as toll rises to 300

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:22:00 +0100

Rescue teams have begun to search for survivors after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.

Japan on tsunami alert but Pacific fears abate (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:34:00 +0100

AFP - Japan imposed its first tsunami evacuation alert in 15 years Sunday but fears of destructive waves triggered by Chile's killer earthquake ebbed across the rest of the Pacific's vast "Ring of Fire".

North Japan hit by 30 cm tsunami after warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:21:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 06:17:34 GMT Source: Reuters (For stories on Chile's quake, pls click on ID:nN2714408] * 30 cm tsunami hits Japan's northern island of Hokkaido * Main Japan islands brace for tsunami of 3 metres or more * PM warns residents ...

Chile earthquake generates cross-Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:21:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - People in Hawaii were urgently told to protect lives and property from a tsunami crossing the Pacific as fast as a jetliner after a devastating earthquake in Chile.

1.2 m tsunami hits Japan's northern coast - TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:21:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 07:11:16 GMT Source: Reuters TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A 1.2 metre (4 ft) tsunami hit Japan's northern Pacific coast on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile the day before, Japanese media reported. The tsunami was ...

8.8 quake hits Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:21:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 85 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.

Chile quake toll tops 300

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:19:00 +0100

Rescue teams hunted for survivors on Sunday after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean. In an address to the nation on Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet said two million Chileans had been affected but,....

Terror, panic in the streets in quake-hit Chilean cities

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:21:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chileans spoke of a night of terror Saturday after being shaken awake hours before dawn by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 85 people, and triggered a tsunami.

Warning: Do not ignore! ODPEM head says Jamaicans must take note of recent quakes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:13:00 +0100

YESTERDAY'S POWERFUL and devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake that rocked the South American country of Chile has again placed on the radar Jamaica and the wider Caribbean's vulnerability to such disasters, readiness of state agencies and the region's seismic safety.

National › Japan's northern Pacific coasts on alert for tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:15:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the first ''major tsunami'' warning in more than 15 years Sunday following a massive earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday.…

Chile Fears Aftershocks As Tsunami Strikes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:13:00 +0100

Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as tsunami waves swept across the Pacific.

Tsunami waves hit Russia, no damage reported

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:10:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 0.8 metres hit Russia's east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, but no damage was reported.

North Japan hit by 30 cm tsunami after warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:10:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 30 cm (12 inches) hit Japan's northern Pacific coast and a tiny southern island on Sunday following a massive earthquake in Chile the day before, as the country worried that worse was in store.

Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:10:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile started hitting the Japanese coast Sunday, but the initial ones did not appear large enough to cause damage.

Chile shakes - Huge quake hits South American nation

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:13:00 +0100

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Chile yesterday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean - roughly a quarter of the globe.

Tsunami warning cancelled in Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:09:00 +0100

Kaanapali Golf Course on the island of Maui (www.kaanapali-golf.com) The many oceanfront golf courses in the Hawaiian Islands were empty today, as tsunami warnings (as a result of the 8.8 earthquake in Chile) sent vacationers and residents inland. At approximately 1:40 p.m.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:09:00 +0100

| CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century pounded Chile on Saturday, killing more than 300 people as it toppled buildings and triggered tsunamis that ra... (photo: AP)

Quick response made to Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:08:00 +0100

The British Red Cross has released Â£50,000 from its Disaster Fund to help those affected by the massive earthquake in Chile this morning. The earthquake, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck an area 115 km north-east of Concepcion this morning at around 06.30 GMT.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:08:00 +0100

One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century hammered Chile early on Saturday, killing more than 300 people as it toppled buildings and triggered a tsunami that rushed across the Pacific toward Japan.

Tsunami alert cancelled for Hawaii

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:09:00 +0100

At approximately 1:40 p.m., the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami warning in Hawaii, sparing the U.S. yet heading toward Japan. There was no reported damage to the state as a result of the tsunami generated by the earthquake off the coast of Chile . Hotels and other visitor-related facilities are open and operating normally.

70,000 evacuated in Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:06:00 +0100

SENDAI, Japan (AFP) - More than 70,000 people fled vulnerable coastal areas of Japan Sunday as a tsunami churned up by the huge earthquake in Chile slammed into the country's long Pacific coastline. "Please do not approach the coast at any cost," Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said in nationally....

Tsunami Warning for Indonesia Lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:06:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has lifted its tsunami warnings for several countries, including Indonesia

Tsunami waves hit Russia, no damage reported (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:04:00 +0100

Reuters - Tsunami waves of up to 0.8 meters hit Russia's east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, but no damage was reported.

Tsunami waves hit Russia, no damage reported

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:01:00 +0100

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 0.8 meters hit Russia's east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, but no damage was reported.

Quake affects millions of wary Chileans

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:01:00 +0100

Chile Quake Far Stronger Than That Of Haiti

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:01:00 +0100

The earthquake that struck Chile Saturday morning unleashed 500 times as much energy as last month's disastrous earthquake in Haiti. More than 100 people have been reported dead after the temblor. NPR's Guy Raz and Richard Harris discuss the scientific mechanics of the quake.

American Red Cross Responds Internationally and at Home to Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:08:00 +0100

Commits Initial $50,000 to Chile Relief and Prepares for Tsunami in Hawaii National Headquarters 2025 E Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 www.redcross.org Contact: Public Affairs Desk FOR MEDIA ONLY media@usa.redcross.

Two million people affected by Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:13:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has said two million people have been affected by yesterday's earthquake.

Japan on alert for tsunami waves

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:13:00 +0100

Tsunami waves hit Japan and the country braces for more after the powerful earthquake that struck Chile.

Tsunami alert sounded

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:11:00 +0100

Japan and Russia went on tsunami alert on Sunday as a tsunami powered across the Pacific.

Japan on tsunami alert but Pacific fears abate

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:04:00 +0100

Japan imposed its first tsunami evacuation alert in 15 years Sunday but fears of destructive waves triggered by Chile's killer earthquake ebbed across the rest of the Pacific's vast "Ring of Fire".

Chile reels from devastating quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:02:00 +0100

Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage to the country's transport, energy and housing infrastructure. The 8.8 magnitude earthquake hammered Chile on Saturday, killing more than 300 people as....

Huge quake kills over 300 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:14:00 +0100

Tsunami from Chile earthquake hits Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:57:00 +0100

Chile earthquake kills 300 as hunt for survivors continues

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:57:00 +0100

Rescue teams hunted for survivors Sunday after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.

Tsunami waves hit Pacific regions after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:52:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 07:49:25 GMT Source: Reuters (For stories on Chile's quake, pls click on [ID:nN2714408] * 90 cm wave hits Japan; country braces for worse * First wave reaches New Zealand as residents evacuate * Russia's far eastern ...

First tsunami waves from Chile quake reach Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:48:00 +0100

Moscow - The first tsunami waves caused by the earthquake in Chile have reached the Pacific coast of Russia, news agency Ria Novosti reported Sunday. Saturday's 8.8-point earthquake has killed more than 300 people so far, and set off tsunami waves ra...

Japan on alert for possible major tsunami - 2nd Update

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:48:00 +0100

Tokyo - Hundreds of thousands of Japanese households in Pacific coastal areas were ordered to evacuate Sunday after warnings of a possible major tsunami produced by the Chilean earthquake. Shortly before 4 pm (0700 GMT), waves of 120 centimetres re...

'Hundreds killed' in Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:59:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded has torn apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world.

Japan gets first tsunami waves from Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:40:00 +0100

Tsunami waves from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast on Sunday, but the initial ones did not appear large enough to cause damage.

Weaker than expected Chile quake tsunami hits Pacific rim

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:50:00 +0100

Japan evacuates 320,000 on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:49:00 +0100

Japan evacuated 320,000 people Sunday as a tsunami triggered by Chile's earthquake hit its Pacific coast, but fears of destructive waves ebbed across the rest of the Pacific's vast "Ring of Fire".

Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:43:00 +0100

Nearly a half million people in Japan were ordered to higher ground on Sunday, but only small waves appeared, and there were no reports of damage.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:42:00 +0100

Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage to the country's transport, energy and housing infrastructure. One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century hammered Chile early....

Tsunami waves hit Russia, no damage reported

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:36:00 +0100

Tsunami waves of up to 0.8 meters hit Russia's east coast on Sunday following a major earthquake in Chile, but no damage was reported. A series of waves hit the Kamchatka Peninsula, northeast of Japan, peaking at around 80 cm ...

Chile assesses damage from mammoth earthquake (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:35:00 +0100

AP - A weeping man strokes the hand of a dead woman in a collapsed cafe. Survivors huddle around bonfires in the rubble of their homes. Smashed cars lie beneath bridges torn asunder by one of history's strongest earthquakes.

Tsunami waves hit Pacific regions after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:33:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tsunami waves of up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) hit far-flung Pacific regions from the Russian far east and Japan to New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile, killing more than 300 people.

Japan on alert as tsunami waves hit coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:33:00 +0100

Tsunamis from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast Sunday, appearing to get taller with every wave.

Death Toll Rises from Chilean Quake, Resulting Tsunami Appears Mild

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:32:00 +0100

At least 300 people are reported killed in Chile after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the South American nation. The temblor devastated vast swaths of Chile's central region and triggered tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific. Rescuers continue to search for survivors of the....

Tsunami waves hit Pacific regions after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:41:00 +0100

Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:31:00 +0100

A tsunami advisory will remain in place for New Zealand overnight, Civil Defence says.The entire east coast of New Zealand was put on red alert today, after a massive 8.8 earthquake struck Chile overnight.Civil Defence and...

Chile quake a 'warning' to others

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:31:00 +0100

Yesterday's massive earthquake in Chile brings a warning for New Zealand and other earthquake-prone countries to be prepared, experts say.The magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile about 7.30pm (NZT), killing more...

Chile assesses damage from mammoth earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:32:00 +0100

TALCA, Chile (AP) -- A weeping man strokes the hand of a dead woman in a collapsed cafe. Survivors huddle around bonfires in the rubble of their homes. Smashed cars lie beneath bridges torn asunder by one of history's strongest earthquakes....

Chile's quake 500 times more powerful than Haiti's

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0100

In the end, though, the damage is not likely to be as heavy as in Haiti because of the depth of the quake, the population density and the amount of preparation. The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that jolted Chile early Saturday packed roughly 500 times the wallop of the seismic disaster that struck Haiti last month.

Chile reels from 8.8 earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0100

The massive quake tears down buildings and bridges and rips open highways in Santiago and Concepcion. The death toll of 300 is expected to rise. One of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history rocked Chile on Saturday, killing more than 300 people, toppling buildings and freeways, and setting off....

Japan braces for tsunami after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0100

Sparked by an 8.8 earthquake that killed at least 300 people in Chile, Japan has implemented its first major tsunami alert in 15 years and ordered 70 000 people to leave vulnerable areas.

First tsunami waves hit French Polynesia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0100

The first small waves of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile have reached French Polynesia, according to authorities.

T&T quake rumour false

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:27:00 +0100

The Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies was forced to dispel rumours about an earthquake affecting T&T, yesterday. Hours after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake which caused severe damage in Chile, a rumour prompting concerns began circulating that an earthquake was scheduled to hit T&T at 7 pm yesterday.

Seismologist shakes Govt into action

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:27:00 +0100

Director of the Seismic Research Centre, Dr Richard Robertson is urging Government to install strong motion instruments over the country. The appeal comes on the heels of Haiti’s earthquake which claimed over 200,000 lives and yesterday’s 8.8 earthquake in Chile leaving 78 dead, with that number expected to rise.

Earthquakes rock Chile, Argentina

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:27:00 +0100

Devastating earthquakes rocked Chile and Argentina hours apart yesterday causing death, destruction and fires. In the wee hours of the morning, Chile experienced an 8.8 magnitude earthquake which lasted for more than one minute. International news reports said that around 3.34 am, (Chile) the earthquake ripped apart hospitals and apartments.

Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0100

Nearly a half million people in Japan were ordered to higher ground on Sunday, but only small waves appeared, and there were no reports of damage.

Chile earthquake a test for aid agencies

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:15:00 +0100

With relief efforts in Haiti absorbing resources, smaller relief groups that focus on long-term rebuilding will find it hard to respond in a big way to the 8.8 quake in Chile. Disaster relief officials Saturday were faced with a daunting mission, trying to arrange assistance to victims of Chile's....

Tsunami hits Japan and New Zealand as massive Chile earthquake kills more than 300

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:24:00 +0100

The quake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter scale, has so far killed at least 214 people. In island nations throughout the Pacific, residents fled to higher ground as warnings were sounded.

Kuwaiti leadership extends condolences to Chile on quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:21:00 +0100

KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable on Sunday to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria, in which he expressed his sincere condolences on victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the city of Concepcion, killing and wounding dozens of people.

IFRC releases USD 279,000 to assist Chile quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:21:00 +0100

GENEVA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has released USD 279,000 from its emergency funds to support the Chilean Red Cross Society (CRCS). The money is for relief operations to deliver assistance to people affected by the strong....

Major earthquake strikes Chile; Hawaii, Japan escape without tsunami damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:19:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, CHILE -- One of the most powerful earthquakes on record jolted central Chile on Saturday, smashing homes and bridges and unleashing tsunami waves that coursed across the Pacific, prompting alerts in Hawaii and dozens of countries. More than 300 people have died in the coastal South Amer...

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 214 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:14:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile: One of the world s most powerful earthquakes in a century battered Chile on Saturday, killing at least 214 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami that threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Hawaii and Russia.

‘It’s like the end of the world...’

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:26:00 +0100

“Never in my life have I experienced a quake like this, it’s like the end of the world,” one man told local television from the city of Temuco, where the quake damaged homes and forced staff to evacuate the regional hospital. The Chilean capital, Santiago, about 200 miles north of the epicentre, was also badly hit.

Chile earthquake: tsunami creates havoc across the Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:12:00 +0100

Pacific island nations have been hit by a tsunami triggered by the powerful Chilean earthquake, although damage caused by the rising seas has been less severe than originally feared.

Tsunami sends thousands fleeing

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:11:00 +0100

Japan has been evacuating tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas as it braced for an expected three metre tsunami provoked by Chile’s deadly earthquake. This follows an unusually strong quake on the Japanese island of Okinawa yesterday morning although that produced no major damage.

320,000 evacuated as tsunami reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:04:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands flee vulnerable coastal areas of Japan as a tsunami slams into the country's long Pacific coastline.

Japan sees first tsunami waves from Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:03:00 +0100

Tsunamis from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast Sunday, appearing to get taller with every wave.

Four-foot-high tsunami hits Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:54:00 +0100

A tsunami warning remained in effect in Japan after waves of up to 4 feet in height hit coastlines in the north of the country in the wake of the major earthquake in Chile.

North Japan hit by 30 cm tsunami after warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:59:00 +0100

Tsunami waves of up to 30 cm hit Japan's northern Pacific coast and a tiny southern island on Sunday following a massive earthquake in Chile the day before, as the country worried that worse was in store.

Pacific nations braced for tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:13:00 +0100

Tsunami waves have hit far-flung Pacific regions from the Russian far east and Japan to New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands today.

Alert withdrawn, no rise in sea level in Sabah

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:52:00 +0100

2010/02/28 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Meteorological Department has withdrawn its earlier alert on the possible rise in sea level in Sabah's east coast following the earthquake in Chile. The department said it had not detected any rise in the sea level in the state.

Chilean residents on edge over fear of aftershocks

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:49:00 +0100

Wary residents fearing aftershocks camped outside on mattresses and lawn chairs early Sunday after one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the world in decades flattened buildings and blanketed the capital city in darkness.

Japan evacuates 320,000 as Chile quake tsunami hits

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:44:00 +0100

Japan evacuated more than 320,000 people today as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive earthquake sent waves up to 1.20 metres (four feet) high barrelling into its long Pacific coastline. Seawater swells inundated buildings in several...

Tsunami reaches Japan's Pacific side, 320,000 people told to evacuate

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:41:00 +0100

Japan observed tsunami waves as high as 1.45 meters Sunday afternoon in wide coastal areas of its Pacific side, after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile on Saturday. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe.

Chile quake kills over 300 people

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:55:00 +0100

Posted: Sun, Feb 28, 2010 Two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake that struck central Chile on Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet has said.In a TV address, she said the forces of nature were testing the nation.

Chile tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:35:00 +0100

AP - The tsunami from the deadly earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands and even reached the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves didn't cause significant damage. Hawaii and other Pacific islands in their path were also spared.

Tsunami waves hit Pacific regions after Chile quake (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:35:00 +0100

Reuters - Tsunami waves of up to 1.5 meters (5 ft) hit far-flung Pacific regions from the Russian far east and Japan to New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile, killing more than 300 people.

Chile tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:32:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- The tsunami from the deadly earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands and even reached the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves didn't cause significant damage. Hawaii and other Pacific islands in their path were also spared....

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 214 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:29:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) – One of the world’s most powerful earthquakes in a century battered Chile yesterday, killing at least 214 people, knocking down buildings ...

Japan evacuates 320,000 on tsunami alert (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:35:00 +0100

AFP - Japan evacuated 320,000 people Sunday as a tsunami triggered by Chile's earthquake hit its Pacific coast, but fears of destructive waves ebbed across the rest of the Pacific's vast "Ring of Fire".

Pacific tsunami warning canceled for all countries

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:39:00 +0100

WASHINGTON D.C., United States - The US government on Sunday canceled a tsunami warning for all Pacific nations that had been issued in the wake of a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile.

Tsunami warning canceled for all countries: US govt

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:37:00 +0100

2010/02/28 WASHINGTON, Sun - The US government today canceled a tsunami warning for all Pacific nations that had been issued in the wake of a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile. “The Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre is now canceled for all countries,” it said in a statement.

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:35:00 +0100

AP - The tsunami from Chile's deadly earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. Hawaii and other Pacific islands were also spared.

Wary Chileans camp outside; quake affects millions (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:35:00 +0100

Reuters - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of damage to transport, energy and housing infrastructure.

Tsunami warning: Japan evacuates northern coasts (The Christian Science Monitor)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:35:00 +0100

The Christian Science Monitor - Japan warned on Sunday that its northern Pacific coast faced a possible tsunami of 10 feet or more and ordered thousands of coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, after a massive earthquake in Chile.

First waves hit Japan as tsunami alert is canceled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:41:00 +0100

Tsunamis from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast Sunday as anxious residents remained glued to round-the-clock television coverage.

Tsunami warning ends after waves hit Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:29:00 +0100

Officials lift the Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued after the quake in Chile.

Tsunami hits North Japan after warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:29:00 +0100

Japan evacuates 320 000

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:27:00 +0100

Japan evacuated 320 000 people Sunday as a tsunami triggered by Chile's earthquake hit its Pacific coast, but fears of destructive waves ebbed across the rest of the Pacific's vast "Ring of Fire". Russia cancelled its tsunami warning after only minor waves reached the Kamchatka peninsula, while....

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:32:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- The tsunami from Chile's deadly earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. Hawaii and other Pacific islands were also spared....

Wary Chileans camp outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:26:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 10:18:11 GMT Source: Reuters (For full coverage, click on [ID:nN27174408]) * Chileans fear more powerful aftershocks * Death toll tops 300 * Incoming president faces daunting rebuilding task * Quake triggers tsunami ...

Japan nuke plants, refineries unhurt by tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:26:00 +0100

* Some oil shipments disrupted, but refineries running * Nuclear plants continue operating as usual (Adds details) By Osamu Tsukimori TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Japanese power companies operated their plants and refiners processed oil as usual on Sunday, despite tsunami waves washing in on the....

Tsunami waves strike Japan's coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:25:00 +0100

The first tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan’s outlying islands today, but while the initial waves were small and most of the Pacific islands already in its path were spared damage, officials warned a bigger surge could follow.

Red Cross launches Chile Earthquake Appeal

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:26:00 +0100

28 February 2010 The British Red Cross has today launched an emergency appeal to support people affected by the massive earthquake in Chile on 27 February 2010. The earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, measured 8.8 on the Richter scale. More than 300 people are reported killed so far and....

Japan Downgrades Tsunami Warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:23:00 +0100

Japanese officials downgraded their warnings of a serious tsunami hitting the country, after the coastline was touched by a series of waves considerably smaller than the worst-case predictions, but said that a second round of stronger waves could still hit the island.

Tsunami reaches Japanese coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:21:00 +0100

A tsunami reaches Japan nearly 24 hours after being triggered by the powerful Chile earthquake.

National › Tsunami reaches Japan's Pacific side; 320,000 told to evacuate

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:15:00 +0100

Japan observed tsunami waves as high as 1.45 meters Sunday afternoon in wide coastal areas of its Pacific side, after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake…

300 dead in Chile quake, search on for survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:25:00 +0100

Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0100

Death toll from the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake reaches 300 as authorities estimate two million people have been affected by the disaster and half a million homes severely damaged or destroyed.

Pacific-wide tsunami warning is lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:14:00 +0100

Tsunami waves of more than 2 1/2 feet also hit Russia's east coast on Sunday, but no damage was reported. A series of waves hit the Kamchatka Peninsula, northeast of Japan, and waves also hit the nearby Kuril islands, an official at the Sakhalin Tsunami Center said. There had been fears after the massive 8.

Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:05:00 +0100

Chile's killer quake sends out Pacific-wide tsunami (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:05:00 +0100

AFP - Huge waves surged across the Pacific on Sunday forcing hundreds of thousands to scramble for safe ground after Chile's devastating earthquake killed more than 300 people, razed buildings and tore up bridges and roads.

Alert withdrawn, no rise in sea level in Sabah

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:11:00 +0100

The Meteorological Department has withdrawn its earlier alert on the possible rise in sea level in Sabah's east coast following the earthquake in Chile.

Rescuers look for survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:01:00 +0100

Rescue teams are searching for survivors after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile.

Japan on tsunami alert as waves hit coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:04:00 +0100

Tsunamis from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast Sunday as anxious residents remained glued to round-the-clock television coverage.

Tsunami waves hit Pacific regions after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:13:00 +0100

Tsunami waves of up to 1.5 meters (5 ft) hit far-flung Pacific regions from the Russian far east and Japan to New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands on Sunday after a massive earthquake struck Chile, killing more than 300 people

Tsunami strikes after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:13:00 +0100

Chile's powerful 8.8-magnitude quake struck in the early hours of this morning, collapsing buildings and downing phone lines across the country. It sent shockwaves out from the epicentre 70 miles from the country's second city Concepcion, causing buildings and bridges to collapse and catch fire.

Japan 'cautious' as tsunami alert is canceled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:11:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings were canceled for all countries Sunday, a day after a deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile, forecasters said.

Latest News : Samoa issued alert to begin evacuations

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:12:00 +0100

Samoa issued alert to begin evacuations PAGO PAGO, American Samoa(AP) – Authorities on the Pacific islands of American Samoa and Samoa are urging their citizens to take shelter from the tsunami headed their way that was generated by the massive Chilean earthquake. American Samoa Lt. Gov.

Chile struck by one of strongest-ever earthquakes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore homes apart, killing hundreds of people in Chile early Saturday and putting Japan on high alert as a tsunami raced across the Pacific.

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:10:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's deadly earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. Read More

Japan still bracing for possible three metre tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:47:00 +1100 Japanese authorities have ordered the evacuation of 320,000 people after a tsunami measuring 90 centimetres hit the country's northern coast - triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile. The prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has asked residents to take no....

Pacific nations on alert for tsunami triggered by Chilean quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:25:00 +1100 The tsunami triggered by the Chile earthquake is sweeping across the Pacific Ocean. Sirens have warned people to move to higher ground in French Polynesia, Tonga and Hawaii. Waves two-and-a-half metres high hit the coast of Chile itself.

Chilean president declares a state of catastrophe

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:09:00 +0100

Last Updated: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:25:00 +1100 The Chilean President has declared a state of catastrophe after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked central Chile overnight. The earthquake which hit in the middle of the night is estimated to have unleashed 500 times the energy of the Haiti earthquake.

More than two million people affected by quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:01:00 +0100

Chile Two metre high waves triggered by Saturday’s earthquake crashed into Chilean coast on Sunday prompting hundreds of thousands of people to scramble to safe ground. Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet said more than two million people had been affected by the 8.8 magnitude quake. It is thought more than 300 people lost their lives.

First waves hit Japan and New Zealand after massive Chile earthquake. Now they wait for the big one

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:01:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines and Russia's Kamchatka were told to evacuate after Saturday's Chile quake.

Japan nuke plants, refineries unhurt by tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:58:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese power companies operated their plants and refiners processed oil as usual on Sunday, despite tsunami waves washing in on the country's northeast Pacific coast in the wake of a massive earthquake in Chile.

Japan evacuates 320,000 on tsunami alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:59:00 +0100

Japan evacuated 320,000 people Sunday as a tsunami triggered by Chile's earthquake hit its Pacific coast, but fears of destructive waves ebbed across the rest of the Pacific's vast "Ring of Fire".

Hundreds die as earthquake shakes Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:55:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world.

Tsunami warning cancelled for Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:55:00 +0100

"The Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre is now cancelled for all countries," the White House said in a statement. The earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile before dawn on Saturday killed more than 300 people and affected as many as two million as it....

Chile tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:53:00 +0100

The tsunami from the deadly earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands and even reached the shores of Russia on Sunday, but ...

'Hundreds killed' in Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:58:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded has torn apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world.

First Tsunami waves strike Japanese coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:50:00 +0100

The first tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's outlying islands today, but while the initial waves were small and most of the Pacific islands already in its path were spared damage, officials warned a bigger surge could follow.

EXTRA: US cancels tsunami warning as post-quake waves die down

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:49:00 +0100

Hawaii - The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre Sunday cancelled all of its warnings of potential further tsunami waves in the aftermath of the Chile earthquake. The destructive tsunami waves across the Pacific feared following Saturday's 8.8-magnitud...

Major earthquake strikes Chile; Hawaii escapes without tsunami damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:49:00 +0100

Tsunami waves strike Japanese coast

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:50:00 +0100

Tsunami warning cancelled for all countries

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:44:00 +0100

The US government has cancelled a tsunami warning for all Pacific nations that had been issued in the wake of a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile. "The Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is now cancelled...

Chile quake affects two million

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:43:00 +0100

Two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake that struck central Chile on Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet has said. In a TV address, she said the forces of nature were testing the nation.

Pacific tsunami warning cancelled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:49:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has cancelled an alert for all Pacific nations.

Tsunami alert after Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:47:00 +0100

'State of catastrophe' is declared as tremors devastate city of Concepción and death toll tops 200 with more casualties feared A huge earthquake has shaken Chile, killing more than 200 people, causing buildings to collapse, starting fires and unleashing a tsunami across the Pacific. With a magnitude of 8.

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:47:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's deadly earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. Hawaii and other Pacific islands were...

Chileans camp in streets after deadly quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:44:00 +0100

Chileans fearful of aftershocks camp outside in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials try to grasp the scale of damage to transport, energy and housing infrastructure.

Wary Chileans camp outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:43:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of damage to transport, energy and housing infrastructure.

Tsunami Warning Canceled for All Countries

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:43:00 +0100

A Pacific-wide tsunami alert was issued after the deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile

Hundreds dead after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:47:00 +0100

Officials say more than 300 killed in 8.8-magnitiude quake and warn death toll expected to rise More than 300 people have been killed after a huge earthquake struck Chile yesterday, destroying tens of thousands of homes and sparking fears of a tsunami in the Pacific. Pacific nations have been bracing themselves for a tsunami following the 8.

Major earthquake strikes Chile; Hawaii, Japan escape without tsunami damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:35:00 +0100

Pacific-wide tsunami warning lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:36:00 +0100

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:33:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher....

Chile quake 'affects two million'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:32:00 +0100

President declares "state of catastrophe" after 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes close to country's second largest city.

No Serbian victims in Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:29:00 +0100

Serbian ambassador to Argentina Gordana Vidović said that there were no Serbian victims in Saturday’s earthquake in Chile. “There was no way to establish telephone contact with our citizens yesterday, it was only possible electronically. In the afternoon hours, we were able to speak to several, some even called from Santiago.

Chile quake in 'elite class' like 2004 Asian quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:33:00 +0100

Tsunami warning lifted; waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:24:00 +0100

Published: 02.28.10, 12:31 / Israel News The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has lifted its Pacific-wide tsunami alert issued after the deadly earthquake in Chile. The center had issued a warning for 53 countries and regions in the area immediately after the magnitude-8.8 quake hit Chile on Saturday.

Afraid of Aftershocks, Chileans Sleep Outdoors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:28:00 +0100

More than 300 people have been killed and at least 1.5 million homes damaged in the 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Scientist says Pacific alert proves that tsunami warnings work

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:19:00 +0100

Potsdam, Germany - The forewarning of Pacific Rim nations before the Chilean tsunami arrived was proof that tsunami alerts are doing their job, a German scientist building a similar system in the Indian Ocean said Sunday. The fact that this tsunami ...

Rescuers struggle to save lives after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:34:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) -- Rescuers edged their way toward residents trapped in a toppled apartment block early Sunday and survivors huddled around bonfires in the rubble of their homes as the death toll in Chile continued to rise after one of the strongest earthquakes in history....

Rescuers comb rubble for survivors of Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:34:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 12:18:23 GMT Source: Reuters (For full coverage, click on [ID:nN27174408]) * Rescuers search for survivors beneath rubble * Death toll tops 300; 100 feared trapped in building * Incoming president faces daunting ...

Japan downgrades tsunami warning to 'normal'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:32:00 +0100

Japan this morning downgraded a major tsunami warning that led to a mass evacuation of more than half a million people along its eastern seaboard and brought large parts of the country to a standstill.

Tsunami warning lifted, waves smaller than feared

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +0100

The tsunami triggered by the earthquake in Chile dealt populated areas only a glancing blow

Many Trapped In Rubble After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:27:00 +0100

About 100 people have been trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed in the quake-hit Chilean city of Concepcion.

Pacific tsunami fears wane

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:26:00 +0100

Japan imposes a mass tsunami evacuation but fears of destructive waves churned up by Chile’s killer earthquake ebbed across the Pacific Ocean’s vast “Ring of Fire”.

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:24:00 +0100

Published: 02.28.10, 12:25 / Israel News The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has lifted its Pacific-wide tsunami alert issued after the deadly earthquake in Chile. The center had issued a warning for 53 countries and regions in the area immediately after the magnitude-8.8 quake hit Chile on Saturday.

Rescuers Struggle To Save Lives After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:19:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Japan downgrades tsunami warning to 'normal'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:18:00 +0100

Pope calls for solidarity with Chile after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:20:00 +0100

Rome - Pope Benedict XVI called Sunday for solidarity with the people of Chile after the country's devastating earthquake which claimed over 300 lives. My thoughts are with the people of Chile affected by the earthquake, the pontiff said in his wee...

Tsunami strikes after huge quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:17:00 +0100

WARNINGS issued throughout Pacific after massive earthquake claimed lives in Chile

Hawaii Exhales as Tsunami Warning Is Canceled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:14:00 +0100

A tsunami warning was canceled after erratic surges in the sea that were not nearly as great as had been feared.

Tsunami fears fade after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:18:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings in the Pacific have been lifted following the devastating earthquake in Chile. At least 300 people were killed when the 8.8-magnitude quake struck the South American country. The quake, the most powerful to hit the nation in 50 years, struck around 200 miles south-west of the capital Santiago.

Chile counts cost as tsunami ebbs

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:14:00 +0100

Chile begins to count the cost of its deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake as fears of a devastating Pacific tsunami ease.

DFA: Filipinos in Chile, Argentina safe after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:13:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos in Chile are safe after the South American country was hit by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, the Philippine Embassy in Chile reported Sunday.

Rescuers struggle to save lives after Chile quake (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:06:00 +0100

AP - Rescuers edged their way toward residents trapped in a toppled apartment block early Sunday and survivors huddled around bonfires in the rubble of their homes as the death toll in Chile continued to rise after one of the strongest earthquakes in history.

Philippines raises tsunami alert, orders evacuation

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:04:00 +0100

MANILA - The Philippines ordered a limited precautionary evacuation on Sunday in coastal areas of 19 provinces along its eastern seaboard after raising the level of a tsunami alert issued following a massive earthquake in Chile .

Tsunami warning cancelled for all countries

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:04:00 +0100

The US government on Sunday cancelled a tsunami warning for all Pacific nations that had been issued in the wake of a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile.

100 people trapped following Chile aftershock

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:14:00 +0100

About 100 people have been trapped in a partially collapsed building in Chilean capital Santiago following yesterday's earthquake.

Chile scrambles to find survivors after monster quake (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:07:00 +0100

AFP - Rescuers on Sunday tore through the rubble of a Chilean city devastated by one of the biggest earthquakes of the past century that killed more than 300 people and sent huge waves across the Pacific.

Rescuers comb rubble for survivors of Chile quake (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:07:00 +0100

Reuters - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday as rescuers battled to find survivors of a huge earthquake that shattered roads and airports and triggered a tsunami across the Pacific.

Pope calls for solidarity with Chile after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:07:00 +0100

Pope Benedict XVI called Sunday for solidarity with the people of Chile after the country's devastating earthquake which claimed over 300 lives. "My thoughts are with the people of Chile affected by the earthquake," the pontiff said in his weekly ...

Chile quake seen giving a boost to copper prices

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:04:00 +0100

SINGAPORE/CAIRO - Copper is likely to climb when trading starts on Monday, lifted by uncertainty over supply after the world's top copper producer Chile was pounded by a massive earthquake, analysts said on Sunday.

Rescuers struggle to save lives after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:55:00 +0100

Rescuers edged their way toward residents trapped in a toppled apartment block early Sunday and survivors huddled around bonfires ...

Japan lifts tsunami warning as waves reach coastline

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:55:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile’s deadly earthquake hit Japan’s main islands and the shores of Russia today but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

Chile earthquake: Google launches 'person finder' for victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +0100

Google has launched an online "person finder" tool to allow relatives and friends to find loved ones following the earthquake in Chile.

Crews Race to Rescue Chile Quake Victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:51:00 +0100

Death Toll at 214 But Expected to Rise; Half-Million Homes Damaged by 8.8-Mag. Earthquake | Complete Coverage

Taiwanese disappointed not to see a tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:50:00 +0100

Taipei - While people in many countries worried that the tsunami caused by Saturday's earthquake in Chile might strike their region, some Taiwanese were disappointed Sunday when no tsunami occurred in Taiwan. The TV channel CTI showed thrill-seeking ...

Buildings rattle in Santiago

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:02:00 +0100

Buildings have rattled in Chile's capital, but smaller than expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert after the deadly earthquake.

Google launches 'person finder' for Chile quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:48:00 +0100

Â Agence France-PresseFebruary 27, 2010 2:02 PMÂ Â | WASHINGTON -- Google on Saturday quickly activated an online "person finder" tool to allow relatives and friends to ... (photo: WN / theresa)

Chile's earthquake 500 times stronger yet less destructi

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:48:00 +0100

Chile was struck by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, one of the largest on record, that was 500 times stronger than the 7.0 tremor that hit Haiti last month. Rescue teams continue to search for bodies in the aftermath of the quake which has killed at least 300 Chileans, a dramatically lower....

Breaking news: tsunami alert now for Japan (photos, video)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:48:00 +0100

TOKYO, Japan - Japan has given its first "significant" tsunami alert for almost twenty years. On Sunday, thousands of residents were told to get to higher ground and people were warned that waves could be as high as 10 feet tall. It is expected that the northern coastal areas will be the worst affected.

2 Million People in Chile Affected by Earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:45:00 +0100

The 8,8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday has claimed at least 300 lives. The death toll is rising as rescue teams are searching for survivors in the devastated areas. Chile's President Michelle Bachelet announced in an address that two million people have been affected by the....

Hawaii Exhales as Tsunami Warning Is Canceled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:44:00 +0100

A tsunami warning was canceled after erratic surges in the sea that were not nearly as great as had been feared.

Tsunami warning lifted as waves reach Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:42:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile’s deadly earthquake hit Japan’s main islands and the shores of Russia today but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

Monstrous quake kills hundreds in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:37:00 +0100

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile yesterday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities believed at least 300 people were dead — a toll that seem-ed sure to rise.

Hilo's location gives almost any tsunami added punch

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:37:00 +0100

Hilo, regrettably, is regarded as the tsunami capital of the United States. That's bad for the Big Island's capital city and primary population center, but there's good reason for the distinction.

MSF sends teams to Chile to evaluate the situation after earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:36:00 +0100

MSF staff from Argentina and other parts of Latin America should start arriving this evening in Santiago de Chile to assess the needs of the population. The medical-humanitarian organization Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) is sending an exploratory team to assess the needs of the victims after an earthquake of 8.

1.5 Million Displaced After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:50:00 +0100

The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people were killed.

Chilean residents on edge over aftershocks

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:34:00 +0100

Jittery residents in Chile's capital woke today to more aftershocks, after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake left large sections of their city in ruins.

Rescuers hunt Chile quake survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:30:00 +0100

Rescuers edge their way toward residents trapped in a toppled apartment block as the death toll in Chile continues to rise after one of the strongest earthquakes in history.

Alert level lifted, as tsunami fears ease

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:28:00 +0100

The US authorities have lifted a Pacific-wide alert, as fears of a giant tsunami provoked by Chile’s earthquake ease. Though sea water flooded the shoreline of northern Japan, only minor damage was recorded and the government has lowered the alert level from major to normal.

Marie Osmond's son dies in reported suicide

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +0100

Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, the entertainer said Saturday.

Rescuers battle to save quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +0100

The death toll is expected to rise in Chile after the country was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, leaving 1.5 million Chileans affected and 500,000 homes severely damaged.

Warning center learns from miscalculation

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:23:00 +0100

Scientists at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center breathed a sigh of relief when they reviewed the data that came in yesterday and realized they had overestimated wave sizes by about 50 percent.

In Japan, some tsunami warnings and advisories are lifted - Summary

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:20:00 +0100

Tokyo - About 650,000 Japanese households in Pacific coastal areas were ordered to evacuate Sunday after warnings of a possible major tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake. Japan's Meteorological Agency lifted tsunami advisories and warnings ...

Chile reels, hunts for quake survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:20:00 +0100

Rescue teams searched for survivors last night after one of the most intense earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile.

'The worst experience of my life'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:20:00 +0100

TALCA: A deafening roar rose from the convulsing earth as buildings groaned and clattered. The sound of screams was confused with the crash of plates and windows.

Local Chileans make frantic calls

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:20:00 +0100

MARIO MORALES still had two hours until knock-off when he got a call on his mobile phone telling him of the earthquake in his native Chile.

Haiti was less able to cope

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:20:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY: The earthquake that jolted Chile packed roughly 500 times the wallop of the seismic disaster that struck Haiti this year, but will probably be much less devastating.

Frantic search for survivors in ravaged Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:20:00 +0100

RESCUE teams were hunting for survivors after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and triggered the biggest tsunami warning in history.

Rescuers Race In After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:19:00 +0100

Survivors huddled around bonfires in the rubble of their homes as the death toll in Chile continued to rise after one of the strongest earthquakes in history.

UK teams fly to Chile quake zone

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:18:00 +0100

LONDON, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Specialist teams from British charities are being sent to Chile after a massive earthquake in the South American country left at least 214 people dead, it was announced here Sunday. British Prime Minster Gordon Brown said Britain would do whatever it could to help after the quake in the centre of Chile.

Tsunami fears in the Pacific ease

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:14:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings in the Pacific were lifted today following the devastating earthquake in Chile.

LEADALL: Tsunami fears recede after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:23:00 +0100

Countries bordering the Pacific escaped with a scare on Sunday after a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Chile triggered only small waves. Japan and Russia were the last countries to lift or downgrade their tsunami alerts. A two-metre high...

No strong aftershock in Concepcion -- eyewitness

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:23:00 +0100

Residents at the epicenter of the megaquake in Chile have stayed out of their homes though there have been no strong aftershocks since Saturday.

Hundreds dead after huge quake devastates Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:18:00 +0100

Clinton heading to Latin America after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:18:00 +0100

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is heading to Latin America on a weeklong, five-nation tour expected to be dominated by the earthquake in Chile and building support for fresh penalties against Iran.

Rescuers Search For Survivors After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:14:00 +0100

More than 300 people have been killed and at least 1.5 million homes damaged in the 8.8 magnitude earthquake

'State of Catastrophe' After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

RIO DE JANEIRO -- A deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, ripping apart buildings, highways and bridges and leaving a path of smoky rubble across a long swath of this earthquake-tested country before sending waves rumbling across the Pacific Basin.

8.8 quake strikes Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, CHILE—A MASSIVE 8.8-MAGNITUDE EARTHquake struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami. A huge wave reached a populated area in the Robinson Crusoe Islands, 660 kilometers off the Chilean coast, said President Michele Bachelet.

Chile's earthquake: view from Santiago

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

When the earthquake hit Chile , my husband and I were at the coast, in Concón (this is the final weekend of summer). We were in an apartment on the eighth floor of a building on a cliff overlooking the sea – all very nice, but man, does that shake, rattle and roll unnerve you at 3:35am.

Massive earthquake hits Chile, over 300 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

Buildings caught fire, others crumbled and bridges collapsed across swathes of central Chile, but the initial death toll was relatively low from a quake many times stronger than the one that devastated Haiti last month. An apartment block with up to 200 people inside collapsed in Concepcion, the....

Earthquake rocks Chile; President Obama shows support

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

Chile has been struck with one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. Authorities say 150 people are dead, after the earthquake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter Scale, tore apart Central Chile today, where about 13 million people live. The earthquake was even felt in Sao Paulo, Brazil which is 1,800 miles away.

Unlike Haiti, Chile was prepared on many levels

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

More PORT-AU-PRINCE, | The in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher. The reasons are simple. Chile is wealthier and infinitely better prepared, with strict building codes, robust emergency response and a long history of handling seismic catastrophes.

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

TALCA, Chile One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and the head of the emergency agency said authorities believed at least 300 people were dead.

Chile quake 'affects two million'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

Two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake that struck central Chile, Michelle Bachelet, the outgoing president, has said. One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century rocked the nation early on Saturday, killing more than 300 people as it toppled buildings and triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean.

U.S. Navy uses Facebook to post Tsunami updates

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

The U.S. Navy also took precautionary measures in response to the Tsunami warning issued in the wake of the February 27 earthquake in Chile. The measures included preparing to sortie ships and moving a ship from Naval Station Pearl Harbor and one from Naval Station San Diego, according to Pentagon officials.

Hawaii spared tsunami damage

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0100

Hawaii was spared any damage Saturday after a tsunami generated by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile reached a maximum height of just three feet on one island. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for the state at 12:46 a.m., about four hours after the temblor shook Chile, killing at least 210 people.

Clinton heading to Latin America after Chile quake (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:08:00 +0100

AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is heading to Latin America on a weeklong, five-nation tour expected to be dominated by the earthquake in Chile and building support for fresh penalties against Iran.

Chile Quake Triggers Tsunami in Pacific Region

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:05:00 +0100

A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake has traveled thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, sending a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, New Zealand and islands in the South Pacific. There were no immediate reports of major damage in any of the Pacific countries or territories,....

Chile Earthquake Among Strongest Since 1900

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:05:00 +0100

Based on U.S. Geological Survey figures, Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile could rank as one of the most powerful in history. If the magnitude of the Chilean earthquake stands, it would be tied as the fifth-strongest earthquake recorded since 1900, when records were first kept.

Tsunami deals populated areas only a glancing blow

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0100

T he tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands on Sunday, but the initial waves washed ashore without causing any damage after sparing most of the Pacific islands that were in its path. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the biggest wave in the initial tsunami following the magnitude 8.

U.S. pledges to help Chile after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:59:00 +0100

UPDATED: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. "will be there" if Chile asks for rescue and recovery help after a powerful earthquake struck the South American nation, President Barack Obama said Saturday. He also warned people in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the West Coast to heed the instructions of....

Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:58:00 +0100

The threat of lethal destruction from tsunami waves receded after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its alarms for the entire Pacific Basin.

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Verizon Wireless/

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:53:00 +0100

In the news release, Verizon Wireless Makes Calls to Chile Free, issued 27-Feb-2010 by Verizon Wireless over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the fourth paragraph, third sentence, should read "To make a $10 donation...

Chile copes with quake aftermath

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:53:00 +0100

Authorities in Chile say they need two to three days to stabilize the situation after Saturday’s earthquake, their country’s strongest in half a century. The jolt had a magnitude of 8.8. It killed hundreds of people and led to considerable structural damage, particularly in the capital Santiago and the second city Concepcion.

Brazil, Chile to Dominate Clinton's Latin America Tour

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:51:00 +0100

Clinton begins her five-day tour in Uruguay, where she will attend the inauguration of President-elect Jose Mujica

Rescuers battle to save Chile quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:50:00 +0100

The death toll is expected to rise in Chile after the country was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, leaving 1.5 million Chileans affected and 500,000 homes severely damaged.

Tsunami fears fade after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:49:00 +0100

Tsunami warnings in the Pacific have been lifted following the devastating earthquake in Chile.

Tsunami Alert Over; Chile In Shock

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:49:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has lifted its alert throughout the Pacific. The alert was issued to 53 countries, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday morning. Host Liane Hansen updates the latest on the aftermath of the Chilean earthquake and tsunami.

All the deadliest and strongest earthquakes since 1900, including coordinates

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:48:00 +0100

Chile has been hit by a devastating earthquake, just weeks after Haiti. Where have the deadliest earthquakes struck over the past century? • Get the data More than 300 people have been killed after a huge earthquake struck Chile yesterday, destroying tens of thousands of homes and sparking fears of a tsunami in the Pacific.

Aftershocks rattle quake ravaged Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:48:00 +0100

Aftershocks have rattled Chile as rescuers battle to find survivors of the huge earthquake that killed over 300 people.

Rescuers bid to save quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:47:00 +0100

The death toll is expected to rise in Chile after the country was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, leaving 1.5 million Chileans affected and 500,000 homes severely damaged.

1.5 Million Displaced After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:45:00 +0100

The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people were killed.

1.5 Million Displaced After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:45:00 +0100

The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people were killed.

Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:45:00 +0100

The threat of lethal destruction from tsunami waves receded after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center lifted its alarms for the entire Pacific Basin.

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors; looting erupts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:44:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean rescuers used shovels and sledgehammers on Sunday to find survivors of a huge earthquake in Chile that unleashed a Pacific tsunami and triggered looting by desperate and hungry residents.

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors; looting erupts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:44:00 +0100

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors; looting erupts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:42:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 14:10:59 GMT Source: Reuters (For full coverage, click on [ID:nN27174408]) * Rescuers search for survivors as looting flares * Death toll tops 300; 100 feared trapped in building * Incoming president faces daunting ...

Chile counts cost as tsunami ebbs

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:42:00 +0100

Chile has begun to count the cost of its deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake as nations around the Pacific eased their fears of a devastating tsunami. The quake, on Saturday morning, killed at least 300 people - 90% of them in their homes. It is feared the damage may cost tens of billions of dollars.

Some 30 Finns Unaccounted for in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:41:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry has been unable to reach around thirty Finns in Chile after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hammered the country on Saturday. The rest of the 200 or so Finns living in the country have been contacted and according to the Ministry are all right.

Facing tsunami threat, Japan battens down hatches (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:39:00 +0100

AFP - Flood gates slammed shut, neighbourhoods were evacuated and coastal rail lines shuddered to a halt as a tsunami from Chile's killer quake barrelled across the Pacific towards Japan on Sunday.

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors; looting erupts (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:39:00 +0100

Reuters - Chilean rescuers used shovels and sledgehammers on Sunday to find survivors of a huge earthquake in Chile that unleashed a Pacific tsunami and triggered looting by desperate and hungry residents.

Two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake that struck central Chile yesterday.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:38:00 +0100

So far at least 300 people have been confirmed killed in the 8.8. Magnitute Earthquake. Widespread damage to roads and buildings has been reported in many areas, including the capital where a chemical plant caught fire. Electricity, water and phone lines have been cut.

Tsunami alert lifted after 'small' waves hit Japan and New Zealand after massive Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:38:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's devastating earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

Tsunami threat to surf contest

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:33:00 +0100

The earthquake which struck off the coast of Chile, has resulted in a tsunami warning for the East Coast of Australia.

Chile races to find survivors after monster quake (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:40:00 +0100

AFP - Chilean rescue teams raced Sunday to find survivors in mountains of rubble after one of the biggest earthquakes on record killed more than 300 people and left scores trapped in ruined buildings.

After the Chile Quake: Unease, and Wedding Bells, in Santiago

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:32:00 +0100

On Feb. 27, this bruised and shaken city took the first, nervous steps toward reclaiming normalcy

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:32:00 +0100

Chilean rescuers used shovels and sledgehammers on Sunday to find survivors of a huge earthquake in Chile that unleashed a Pacific tsunami.

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors; looting erupts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:29:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile, (Reuters) – Chilean rescuers used shovels and sledgehammers today to find survivors of a huge earthquake in Chile that unleashed a Pacific tsunami ...

Damage from Chile earthquake to run at USD 30 billion

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:22:00 +0100

Washington. The total value of economic damage caused by a massive earthquake suffered by Chile Saturday is likely to range between USD15 billion-30 billion, a US risk modeling firm predicted, cited by AFP The firm EQECAT said this amount equates to 10%-15% of Chile's real gross domestic product.

Smaller-than-Expected Tsunami Reaches Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:21:00 +0100

A Pacific-wide tsunami alert was issued after the deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile

100 trapped following Chile aftershock

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:20:00 +0100

Chilean rescuers are using shovels and sledgehammers to find survivors trapped after yesterday’s earthquake.

Death Toll Rises, Rescuers Rush In After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:19:00 +0100

Survivors huddled around bonfires in the rubble of their homes or wandered the streets, fearing aftershocks, a day after one of the strongest earthquakes in history.

Chile crews search rubble for quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:18:00 +0100

As many as 100 people are feared trapped in a collapsed apartment building in Concepcion, a day after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Chile.

World pledges aid to quake-hit Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:18:00 +0100

The United States, Europe and China vowed to come to Chile's aid as relief workers rushed to the western hemisphere's second enormous earthquake in seven weeks.

A roar, then disaster: Quake wracks central Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:18:00 +0100

A deafening roar rose from the convulsing earth as buildings groaned and clattered. The sound of screams was confused with the crash of plates and windows when a huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Chile killing at least 300 people, leaving a trail of twisted buildings and sending tsunami waves....

Tsunami warning lifted, waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:18:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's deadly earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. Hawaii and other Pacific islands were also spared.

Aftershocks rattle Chile: US agency

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:15:00 +0100

Powerful new aftershocks rattled Chile today in the wake of the massive 8.8-strong earthquake that killed more than 300 people, a US government agency reported. Yesterday's tremor has triggered about 115 aftershocks ranging from 4.9 to 6.9, the...

10:06 Filipinos Flee under ...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:14:00 +0100

28 de febrero de 2010, 10:06 Manila, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina)Residents of the Pacific coast of Philippines were evacuated on Sunday to the threat of a tsunami resulting from the recent earthquake in Chile. Authorities informed the evacuation occurred orderly and with no protests, as although waves....

09:27 Tsunami Trail Slightl...

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:14:00 +0100

28 de febrero de 2010, 09:27 Canberra, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) Australia confirmed part of its coasts were affected by the tsunami trail resulting of the recent earthquake in Chile. New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania received lurches from the phenomenon while Norfolfk Islands registered an increase of 1.

Red Cross launches Chile Earthquake Appeal

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:09:00 +0100

The British Red Cross has today launched an emergency appeal to support people affected by the massive earthquake in Chile on 27 February 2010. The earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, measured 8.8 on the Richter scale.

Rescuers Search For Survivors Of Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:04:00 +0100

Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside as rescuers battled to find survivors of a huge earthquake that shattered roads and airports and triggered a tsunami across the Pacific.

ShelterBox sending team to Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:03:00 +0100

Cornwall-based charity ShelterBox sends a response team to Chile in the aftermath of its earthquake.

Tsunami alert ends after waves hit Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's quake hits Japan and Russia, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompt the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. Hawaii and other islands are also spared.

Tsunami triggered by the Chilean Earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0100

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - At 2.34 pm on yesterday (February 27) (Hong Kong Time), an earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred over the coast of central Chile.It triggered a pacific-wide tsunami that affected quite a number of places including the western coasts of ...

Chile quake aftermath expands globally

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:24:00 +0100

The aftermath of Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile is reaching global proportions. The quake generated tsunami waves that have already pounded 30 communities in various Pacific countries making up the so-called Ring of Fire. Tsunami warnings have been issued for more than 50 areas from New Zealand to the Russian South Kurils.

RP lifts tsunami warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0100

Waves not as huge as expected—expert The Philippines on Sunday lifted a tsunami alert imposed in 19 of its provinces facing the Pacific Ocean after Chile’s earthquake, allowing evacuees to return home as meter-high waves made little impact.

Chile’s quake kills 300, displaces 2 million people

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0100

SANTIAGO: Huge waves surged across the Pacific on Sunday, forcing hundreds of thousands to scramble for safe ground after Chile’s devastating earthquake killed more than 300 people, razed buildings and tore up bridges and roads.

Death toll from Chile earthquake over 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:21:00 +0100

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Chile has risen to more than 400 people according to officials at the National Emergency Office.

Chile in shock after huge quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:21:00 +0100

TWO MILLION people had been affected by the earthquake as she declared a "state of catastrophe." The massive quake sent shockwaves out from the epicentre 70 miles from Chile's second city Concepcion, causing buildings and bridges to collapse and catch fire.

Rescuers battle to save Chile quake victims

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:20:00 +0100

The death toll is expected to rise in Chile after the country was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, leaving 1.5 million Chileans affected and 500,000 homes severely damaged.

Chile earthquake death toll climbs above 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:20:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Chile rose to more than 400 people, an official at the National Emergency Office said on Sunday. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Saturday morning. (Reporting by Alejandro Lifshitz, Writing by Kevin Gray, Editing....

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors, 400 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:20:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Death toll tops 400; 100 feared trapped in building * Rescuers search for survivors as looting flares * Incoming president faces daunting reconstruction task * Quake causes tsunami waves in Japan, Russia By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION, Chile, Feb 28 (Reuters)....

Filipinos Flee under Tsunami Threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:14:00 +0100

28 de febrero de 2010, 10:06 Manila, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) Residents of the Pacific coast of Philippines were evacuated on Sunday to the threat of a tsunami resulting from the recent earthquake in Chile. Authorities informed the evacuation occurred orderly and with no protests, as although waves....

Chile and Haiti: A Tale of Two Earthquakes (Time.com)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100

Time.com - Comparisons between the two countries will no doubt be much discussed when the U.N. hosts a conference in New York City on March 31 to hash out how best to help Haiti rebuild.

After the Chile Quake: Unease, and Wedding Bells, in Santiago (Time.com)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100

Time.com - On Feb. 27, this bruised and shaken city took the first, nervous steps toward reclaiming normalcy

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors, 400 dead (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0100

Reuters - Chilean rescue teams used shovels and sledgehammers on Sunday to find the survivors and victims of a huge earthquake that unleashed a Pacific tsunami and triggered looting by desperate residents.

Tsunami warning lifted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:04:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's devastating earthquake has hit Japan's main islands, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

2 Millions Displaced After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0100

The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people were killed.

Rescue workers in dash to find Chile quake survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0100

Rescue workers in Chile were battling today to find survivors trapped in rubble a day after a giant earthquake that has claimed at least 400 lives and sent a tsunami barrelling across the Pacific.

Chile to restart biggest copper mines hit by quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:47:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 15:14:45 GMT Source: Reuters (For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Teniente, biggest mine halted by quake, set to restart * Export routes said in good condition from 400kpty mine * Codelco's smaller Andina could also ...

Rockwood Holdings Reports No Impact from Chilean Earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:54:00 +0100

PRINCETON, N.J. - Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC), a global producer of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, announced that its operations in Chile were not damaged by Saturday’s earthquake and no employees were injured. Rockwood’s Chemetall Fine Chemical business prod

Chile races to find survivors after monster quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile - Chilean rescue teams raced Sunday to find survivors in mountains of rubble after one of the biggest earthquakes on record killed more than 300 people and left scores trapped in ruined buildings.

Jittery Chileans awake to more aftershocks

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile -- Nervous residents in Chile's capital woke up Sunday morning to more aftershocks, a day after one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the world in decades left large swaths of their city in ruins.

ACT Already in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0100

February 28, 2010 ACT Alliance is preparing to respond to the earthquake that hit Chile Saturday. The quake killed at least 300 people, most of them in their homes. The 8.8 quake is one of the biggest ever recorded and the largest to hit Chile in 50 years.

Chile earthquake: The morning after

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:51:00 +0100

Powerful aftershocks from Saturday's 8.8 Chile earthquake continue to rock the country, but the capital, Santiago, is calm as people cautiously begin to move on with their lives.

Chile earthquake death toll climbs above 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:49:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Chile rose to more than 400 people, an official at the National Emergency Office said on Sunday.

Ocean-crossing tsunami lightly swipes Asian coasts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:48:00 +0100

A tsunami that raced across the Pacific swiped island nations and Asian coasts lightly Sunday, proving to be more spectacle than destructive force for communities that had hours to prepare after Chile's devastating...

2 Million Displaced After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:45:00 +0100

The death toll, currently 300, was expected to rise but search and rescue efforts were hampered Sunday as power and communication networks remained out of operation.

Ocean-crossing tsunami lightly swipes Asian coasts (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0100

AP - A tsunami that raced across the Pacific swiped island nations and Asian coasts lightly Sunday, proving to be more spectacle than destructive force for communities that had hours to prepare after Chile's devastating earthquake.

Tsunami warnings canceled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0100

A Pacific-wide tsunami warning triggered by the Chilean quake has been canceled. Earlier today, tsunami waves as high as 4 feet rippled across Japan's coast.

Chileans on edge over aftershocks

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:42:00 +0100

Jittery residents in Chile's capital woke today to more aftershocks, after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake left large sections of their city in ruins.

Chile's 8.8 earthquake gets prime 'megathrust' status

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0100

The huge earthquake off the coast of Chile belongs to an "elite class" of mega earthquakes, experts say, and is similar to the massive 2004 Indian Ocean shake that triggered deadly tsunami waves.The magnitude-8.8 quake was a type...

Waves of Defiance

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0100

Hundreds of New Zealanders who raced to beaches yesterday to watch a potentially catastrophic tsunami were "stupid", says Civil Defence Minister John Carter.But his own Civil Defence officials are in the firing line from the public...

Earthquake victims worlds apart

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0100

PORT-AU-PRINCE: The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher.The reasons are simple.Chile is wealthier and infinitely...

Nail-biting wait for news from quake zone

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0100

New Zealanders with relatives in Chile faced an anxious wait for news of their loved ones after the huge earthquake in the South American country disrupted communications.Shirley Kurylo, of Silverdale, north of Auckland, was out...

Shaky start to Kiwi student's exchange

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0100

Gillian Thomas was able to relax and concentrate on making strawberry jam at home in Dunedin yesterday afternoon, after finding out her 17-year-old son Billy Greer was safe in Santiago.The former Otago Boys High School student...

Rescue workers in dash to find Chile quake survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:37:00 +0100

Rescue workers in Chile were battling today to find survivors trapped in rubble a day after a giant earthquake that has claimed at least 400 lives and sent a tsunami barrelling across the Pacific.

Chile earthquake death toll rises

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:36:00 +0100

In Chile, more than 400 people are known to have died in the huge earthquake that rocked the city of Concepcion.

Ocean-crossing tsunami lightly swipes Asian coasts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:34:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP) -- A tsunami that raced across the Pacific swiped island nations and Asian coasts lightly Sunday, proving to be more spectacle than destructive force for communities that had hours to prepare after Chile's devastating earthquake....

2 Million Displaced After Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:33:00 +0100

The earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile, and more than 300 people were killed.

Aid Groups Prepare to Send Help

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:30:00 +0100

International aid organizations are readying to dispatch workers and supplies to Chile, where an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday.

Small Tsunami Hits Japan; Big Threat Looms

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:42:00 +0100

Meteorological Agency Urges Coastal Residents to Head for Higher Ground; Asian Countries on Alert for Waves

Death Toll Rises from Massive Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:42:00 +0100

Approx. 300 Dead in Worst Pacific-Region Quake in Half-Century, Felt 1,800 Miles Away

Police end protest at Jerusalem holy site

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:41:00 +0100

A protest at one of the most holy sites in Jerusalem ended Sunday with the arrest of seven Palestinians.

The ring of fire: Why Chile's quake wasn't unexpected

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:40:00 +0100

Scientists still can’t predict exactly when earthquakes will occur, but the massive temblor that struck off the coast of Chile early Saturday was anything but unexpected. Chile sits on the Ring of Fire, the volatile, 40,000 km-long zone that encircles the Pacific Ocean and includes the most seismically dangerous ground on the planet.

Chile earthquake death toll climbs above 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:37:00 +0100

Published: 02.28.10, 19:01 / Israel News The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Chile rose to more than 400 people, an official at the National Emergency Office said on Sunday. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Saturday morning.

Chile earthquake death toll climbs above 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:37:00 +0100

Published: 02.28.10, 18:36 / Israel News The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Chile rose to more than 400 people, an official at the National Emergency Office said on Sunday. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Saturday morning.

Hamas trader drugged, suffocated

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:34:00 +0100

A Hamas leader killed in his Dubai hotel room was drugged and then suffocated, police have said, giving further details of the Cold war-style hit.

Chile races to find survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:34:00 +0100

Chilean rescue teams have raced to find survivors in mountains of rubble after a big earthquake killed more than 300 people and left scores trapped.

Chile earthquake death toll climbs above 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:31:00 +0100

Santiago. The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Chile rose to more than 400 people, an official at the National Emergency Office said on Sunday, cited by Reuters The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Saturday morning. © 2009 All rights reserved.

Tsunami Brings Minor Flooding to Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:26:00 +0100

Waves Generated by Chilean Quake Inundate Coastline, But Deliver Glancing Blow to Hawaii, Other Islands

Chile earthquake death toll climbs above 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:11:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Chile rose to more than 400 people, an official at the National Emergency Office said on Sunday. ...

Aftershocks rattle Chile as rescuers race to find survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:10:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 02:46:00 +1100 Powerful new aftershocks have rattled Chile in the wake of the massive 8.8-strong earthquake that killed more than 300 people. Saturday's tremor has triggered about 115 aftershocks ranging up to 6.9, prompting people in the quake-hit region to camp out overnight to avoid sleeping in damaged structures.

Chile earthquake: death toll climbs to 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:09:00 +0100

The death toll from the huge Chile earthquake rose to 400 yesterday as the country assessed damage to half a million homes and a reconstruction bill that could run to £20 billion.

Chile earthquake death toll climbs above 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:01:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Chile rose to more than 400 people, an official at the National Emergency Office said on Sunday.

Tsunami lightly swipes Pacific coasts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100

TOKYO -- A tsunami that raced across the Pacific Ocean swiped island nations and Asian coasts lightly Sunday, proving to be more spectacle than destructive force for communities that had hours to prepare after Chile's devastating earthquake. Hundreds of thousands of people fled shorelines for higher....

350 killed in Chile coastal town

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:21:00 +0100

A massive earthquake that struck Chile killed around 350 people in the coastal town of Constitucion, which was also hit by a tsunami.

Quake, tsunami kill 350 in Chile town: report (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:14:00 +0100

Reuters - A massive earthquake that struck Chile killed around 350 people in the coastal town of Constitucion, which was also hit by a tsunami, state television quoted emergency officials as saying.

Chile Earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:57:00 +0100

Chile Is Struck by a Devastating 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake, the Largest Quake in the Pacific Since 1964

About 350 people die in Chile town after quake-TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:57:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 17:33:19 GMT Source: Reuters SANTIAGO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - At least 350 people died in the coastal town of Constitution after a deadly earthquake struck Chile, state television reported on Sunday. Some of the deaths were caused ...

Quake, tsunami kill 350 in Chile town-TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:57:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * 350 killed in Chile coastal town * Rescuers search for survivors as looting flares * Incoming president faces daunting reconstruction task * Quake causes tsunami waves in Japan, Russia (Recasts with death toll in Constitucion) By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION,....

A swift response in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:56:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale struck Chile Saturday, killing hundreds of people. Many homes and buildings collapsed in the quake. Buildings in many cities have been razed, while many are still fearful of aftershocks and cave-ins.

Korea offers ‘all-out support’ to quake-hit Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:56:00 +0100

The Korean government yesterday offered “all-out support” after Chile was struck by a massive, 8.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, and expressed its sympathy to the South American nation. President Lee Myung-bak yesterday sent a telegram to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to offer his....

16:59 on 28 February, 2010 UTC

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:55:00 +0100

Tsunami warning lifted in much of Pacific Posted at 00:59 on 28 February, 2010 UTC The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled its tsunami warning for many countries in the Pacific, but not before huge waves caused some damage in French Polynesia and small tidal surges were experienced elsewhere.

17:00 on 28 February, 2010 UTC

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:55:00 +0100

Fiji people take heed of tsunami warning Posted at 16:59 on 28 February, 2010 UTC Fiji’s Disaster Management Office says people across the nation took yesterday’s tsunami warnings very seriously with last September’s deadly tsunami in Polynesia fresh in their memory.

Search For Survivors Continues After Chile Massive Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:52:00 +0100

More than 300 people have been killed and at least 1.5 million homes damaged in the 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Quake rescue operation under way

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:52:00 +0100

Rescue efforts are under way to help survivors of a massive earthquake in Chile.

Clinton to tour S. American nations

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:51:00 +0100

Chilean earthquake, Iran sanctions to top agenda and talks with Latin American officials.

Death toll in Chile earthquake close to 400, officials say

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:50:00 +0100

The death toll from Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile is up to nearly 400, Chilean officials said Sunday.

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors, 400 dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:47:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean rescue teams used shovels and sledgehammers on Sunday to find the survivors and victims of a huge earthquake that unleashed a Pacific tsunami and triggered looting by desperate residents.

Giant waves strike Chile, as Pacific cancels alert

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +0100

While the tsunami alert was cancelled elsewhere across the Pacific Rim, the fury of the sea was visited on Chile. Huge waves stirred up by the earthquake caused several deaths in the country. One crashed into the village of Iloca, on the central coast.

Chile's earthquake 500 times stronger yet less destructive than Haiti's [Photos]

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0100

Vehicles sit on a destroyed motorway in following the . Carlos Espinoza / AP Chile was struck by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, one of the largest on record, that was 500 times stronger than the 7.0 tremor that hit Haiti last month. Rescue teams continue to search for bodies in the....

Clinton to make Chile stop despite earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:56:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will pay a scheduled visit to Chile this week as part of her Latin American tour despite the massive earthquake that hit the country, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday.

Quake, tsunami kill 350 in one Chilean town - report

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:56:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - A massive earthquake that struck Chile killed around 350 people in the coastal town of Constitucion, which was also hit by a tsunami, state television quoted emergency officials as saying.

Clinton headed for Chile after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:56:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies to Latin America on Sunday for a trip which includes a stop in quake-ravaged Chile and talks in Brazil over Iran's nuclear program.

Quake, tsunamis kill more then 700 in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:56:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Chile surged above 700 on Sunday as reports emerged of coastal towns devastated by the tremor and tsunamis that followed.

(AHN) Chilean Death Toll Hits 300 As Rescue Efforts Enter Day Two

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:55:00 +0100

Rescue efforts continue in Chile on Sunday after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation, leaving over 300 dead. - (AHN)

Foreign Ministry Confirms No Bulgarians Hurt in Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:52:00 +0100

Bulgaria's Embassy in Chile has confirmed that no Bulgarians have been injured or killed in the devastating earthquake that hit the South American nation Saturday. The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry announced this information Sunday explaining that the Embassy in Santiago has managed to get in touch with most of the 130 Bulgarians residing in Chile.

Quake kills 300 in Chile, triggers Pacific tsunami

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:52:00 +0100

Rescue teams hunted for survivors yesterday after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 300 people in Chile and sent giant waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.

Death toll in Chile earthquake passes 700

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:51:00 +0100

The death toll from Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has risen to 708, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said.

Hawaii beaches peaceful again after tsunami threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:48:00 +0100

Hawaii's peaceful beaches were again filled with sun-soaking tourists as life returned to normal Sunday following a scare from a tsunami that raced across the world, setting off mass evacuations and safety worries across the...

Chile quake death toll jumps to 708

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:46:00 +0100

The death toll from the massive quake that hit a large part of Chile, and the tsunami that followed, is now at 708 and likely to rise, Chile's president says.

Death count in Chile earthquake rises to 400

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:45:00 +0100

The death count in a powerful earthquake in Chile has exceeded 400, authorities said Sunday.

Quake, tsunami kill 350 in one Chilean town: report (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:44:00 +0100

Reuters - A massive earthquake that struck Chile killed around 350 people in the coastal town of Constitucion, which was also hit by a tsunami, state television quoted emergency officials as saying.

Hawaii beaches peaceful again after tsunami threat (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:44:00 +0100

AP - Hawaii's peaceful beaches were again filled with sun-soaking tourists as life returned to normal Sunday following a scare from a tsunami that raced across the world, setting off mass evacuations and safety worries across the Pacific.

Looting Pervasive in Chile's Quake Rubble

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:43:00 +0100

More Than 300 Killed, Half-Million Homes Damaged by 8.8-Mag. Earthquake; Rescuers Race to Reach Trapped Victims | Complete Coverage

Emergency aid, rescue efforts underway in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0100

Officials estimate 1.5M Chileans adversely affected by yesterday's quake. Today's 6.3-magnitude aftershock adds to turmoil, death toll rises.

World pledges aid to quake-hit Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:37:00 +0100

PARIS: The United States and Europe vowed to come to Chile’s aid as relief workers rushed to the western hemisphere’s second enormous earthquake in seven weeks.

Hawaii beaches peaceful again after tsunami threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:35:00 +0100

HONOLULU (AP) -- Hawaii's peaceful beaches were again filled with sun-soaking tourists as life returned to normal Sunday following a scare from a tsunami that raced across the world, setting off mass evacuations and safety worries across the Pacific....

Edmonton churches going green

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:33:00 +0100

People from several Edmonton churches shared tips on reducing their carbon footprints Saturday at a day-long workshop called Living Faithfully in Oil Country.

Clinton heading to Latin America after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:31:00 +0100

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's weeklong, five-nation tour of Latin America is certain to focus on the earthquake in Chile.

Clinton to make Chile stop despite earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:30:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will pay a scheduled visit to Chile this week as part of her Latin American tour despite the massive earthquake that hit the country, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday. "We're still going to Chile as planned, though we might change what we do there," the official said.

ANALYSIS-Earthquake to drag on Chile recession recovery

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:30:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Earthquake a blow to Chile's recovery from recession * Chilean peso likely to weaken * Good fiscal position will help Chile recover By Jason Lange MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A devastating earthquake in Chile will set back the country's recovery from....

Hawaii beaches normal after tsunami threat

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:30:00 +0100

UPDATED: HONOLULU -- Hawaii's peaceful beaches were again filled with sun-soaking tourists as life returned to normal Sunday following a scare from a tsunami that raced across the world, setting off mass evacuations and safety worries across the Pacific.

Quake witnesses: There was little time to act

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:27:00 +0100

Sure, Luke Mescher felt a trembling fear when the walls around him started to shake Saturday, but standing around confused and scared wasn't an option.

Double homicide confirmed in Barr Settlement

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:26:00 +0100

RCMP have confirmed a Nova Scotia couple found dead in their East Hants County home last week were homicide victims.

Albertan worries about parents in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:26:00 +0100

Gloria Antipan of Edmonton spent 12 nerve-racking hours on the phone and online before learning her parents in Chile were alive.

Quake, tsunami kill 350 in Chile town - report

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:26:00 +0100

Tsunami lightly swipes Asian coasts

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:22:00 +0100

TOKYO — A tsunami that raced across the Pacific swiped island nations and Asian coasts lightly Sunday, proving to be more spectacle than destructive force for communities that had hours to prepare after Chile's devastating earthquake. Hundreds of thousands of people fled shorelines for higher ground....

Chile Earthquake: More Than 700 Dead

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0100

Chile's president says more than 700 people are dead after a massive earthquake hit the country.

Rescue Efforts Are Under Way

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:31:00 +0100

Chilean rescuers searched collapsed buildings for survivors a day after one of history's most powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation, while the country's president announced that at least 708 people had died.

Sask. woman shaken in Chilean earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:26:00 +0100

A Saskatchewan woman living with her family in Chile awoke with a shock to a massive earthquake rocking her home in the country's capital early Saturday morning.

Chile races to find quake survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:25:00 +0100

Chilean rescue teams are racing to find survivors in mountains of rubble after one of the biggest earthquakes on record killed more than 700 people.

Death Toll Rises Sharply In Aftermath Of Chile Quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:21:00 +0100

Survivors huddled around the rubble of their homes and wandered the streets, fearing aftershocks, a day after one of the strongest earthquakes in history. Reports said some towns "disappeared from the map."

More than 700 dead in Chile disaster

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:20:00 +0100

Death toll from Chile's massive earthquake surges as reports emerge of coastal towns devastated by the tremor and tsunamis.

Quake, tsunamis kill more than 700 in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:15:00 +0100

The death toll from a a massive earthquake that struck Chile surged above 700 today as reports emerged of coastal towns devastated by the tremor and tsunamis that followed. President Michelle Bachelet said that 708 people were confirmed dead and...

No care in the face of disaster

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:15:00 +0100

AS warnings were repeated on the airwaves yesterday, people remained ignorant and moved closer to the shore to see if the tsunami would hit.

90 seconds terror

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:15:00 +0100

EMERGENCY workers around Fiji scrambled to evacuate thousands of coastal residents yesterday after a powerful earthquake in Chile triggered a tsunami alert.

Tension on cruise liner

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:15:00 +0100

A PASSENGER onboard the luxury cruiser liner Pacific Princess that visited Suva yesterday said the situation on baord was tense.

Clinton headed for Chile after quake (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:14:00 +0100

Reuters - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies to Latin America on Sunday for a trip which includes a stop in quake-ravaged Chile and talks in Brazil over Iran's nuclear program.

Quake, tsunamis kill more then 700 in Chile (Reuters)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:14:00 +0100

Reuters - The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Chile surged above 700 on Sunday as reports emerged of coastal towns devastated by the tremor and tsunamis that followed.

Video of Earthquake Damage in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:13:00 +0100

La Tercera, a newspaper in Santiago, Chile, has published more than a dozen video clips on its Web site showing some of the damage around the country.

Chilean President Bachelet: Quake death toll reaches 708

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:13:00 +0100

The death toll from a massive earthquake that hit Chile on Saturday has increased to 708 and could rise further, President Michelle Bachelet said in a televised speech on Sunday. ...

At last, I know my loved ones are alive

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +0100

Telephone, Facebook and Google’s people finder are all part of the search for survivors as Chileans in UAE get desperate for news on the earthquake.

Japan hit by 1.2m tsunami wave

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +0100

MORE than 320,000 evacuated as a tsunami triggered by Chile's massive earthquake sent 1.2 metre waves barrelling into Japan.

Sharp rise in Chile quake death toll

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:11:00 +0100

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile is now blamed for the deaths of at least 708 people, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said Sunday.

Chile earthquake: drills and building regulations helped keep casualties relatively low

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:10:00 +0100

Everyone knows which are the structural walls of their house, as these are the least likely to collapse. Chilean architect Monica Jarpa explained: "All buildings have to comply with very strict building regulations so that the structures can withstand earthquakes. "Our architects have to be real experts in building earthquake-resistant buildings.

Red Cross and Red Crescent support for Chilean earthquake operation grows

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:09:00 +0100

Federation gathers pace. The Chilean Red Cross has been able to establish some contact with its branch offices in the affected zones, where volunteers are providing first aid.

Chile struggles to reach survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:07:00 +0100

Rescue workers in central Chile are searching for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings, a day after one of the world's most powerful earthquakes struck the South American country. At least 708 people were killed in the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the nation early on Saturday,....

Chile quake death toll tops 700

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:06:00 +0100

Jittery residents in Chile's capital woke today to more aftershocks, after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake left large sections of their city in ruins.

Chilean quake toll jumps to 708

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:06:00 +0100

Santiago. The death toll from Chile's earthquake has more than doubled to 708 and is expected to rise further, President Michelle Bachelet has said, BBC reported. Previously about 300 people were estimated to have been killed in Saturday's 8.8 magnitude quake - one of the most powerful recorded.

Dramatic rise in Chile death toll

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:05:00 +0100

The Chile earthquake toll, reported to be about 400, has risen dramatically after news broke of the destruction of the coastal town of Constitucion, which was hit by the quake and a tsunami.

PREVIEW-Clinton headed for Chile after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:03:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 18:34:50 GMT Source: Reuters * Clinton faces dismay over U.S. Latin America strategy * Brazil under pressure on Iran nuclear sanctions * Chile still on schedule despite massive quake (Updates with Chile still on schedule) ...

Quake, tsunamis kill more than 700 in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:03:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Death toll surges over 700, likely to rise * Rescuers search for survivors as looting flares * Incoming president faces daunting reconstruction task * Quake causes tsunami waves in Japan, Russia (Adds details of quake damage, rescue efforts) By Mario....

Waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:02:00 +0100

— PHOTO: AP Marooned:Houses are flooded by seawater in a section of Kesennuma, northern Japan, on Sunday. TOKYO: The tsunami from Chile's devastating earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

Wary Chileans camp outside; quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:59:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of damage to transport, energy and housing infrastructure.

Chile toll 700, Indian businesses badly hit

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:18:00 +0100

The 8.8 degree quake that hit Chile on Saturday morning has left more than 700 people dead and at least 2 million people homeless. Many of the businesses of Indian nationals have been badly affected.

N Japan hit by 30 cm tsunami after warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:12:00 +0100

Published Date: March 01, 2010 TOKYO: Tsunami waves of up to 30 cm (12 inches) hit Japan's northern Pacific coast and a tiny southern island yesterday following a massive earthquake in Chile the day before, as the country worried that worse was in store.

Wary Chileans sleep outside after quake affects millions

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:12:00 +0100

Published Date: March 01, 2010 CONCEPCION: Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside yesterday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage to the country's transport, energy and housing infrastructure.

Chilean quake toll jumps to 708

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0100

The death toll from Chile's earthquake has more than doubled to 708 and is expected to rise further, President Michelle Bachelet has said.

Japan evacuates 320,000 as tsunami hits

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0100

Japan evacuated over 320,000 people as a tsunami triggered by Chile's earthquake sent waves up to 1.2 metres high barrelling into its Pacific coastline.

Rockwood says no impact from Chile earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:07:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Rockwood Holdings, the specialty chemicals company, said on Sunday that its operations escaped damage from the massive earthquake ...

Verizon Waives Charges for All Residential Long-Distance and Verizon Wireless Calls From U.S. to Chile, From Feb. 26 to Mar. 6 / Verizon Wireless Enables Customers to Donate to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:07:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ - Responding to the devastating earthquake in Chile, Verizon will waive all long-distance usage charges for calls from ...

Chile imposes curfew in two quake hit areas- TV

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:07:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 19:48:00 GMT Source: Reuters SANTIAGO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Chilean government declared a curfew in two areas hard-hit by a powerful earthquake, state television reported on Sunday. The curfew applies to Maule region and the ...

Quake, tsunamis kill more than 700 in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:03:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - The death toll from a a massive earthquake that struck Chile surged above 700 on Sunday as reports emerged of coastal towns devastated by the tremor and tsunamis that followed.

Clinton headed for Chile after quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:03:00 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies to Latin America on Sunday for a trip which includes a stop in quake-ravaged Chile and talks in Brazil over Iran's nuclear program.

Death toll surges to over 700 in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:02:00 +0100

Looting flares as President announces fatalities - likely to rise - from quake, tsunami

Death toll jumps to 708 after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:57:00 +0100

THE official death toll for Chile's devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami has jumped to 708.

Chile Toll at 700 as 2 Million Are Displaced

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:50:00 +0100

The death toll, currently 700, was expected to rise, but search and rescue efforts were hampered by downed power and communication networks.

Video of Earthquake Damage in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:50:00 +0100

La Tercera, a newspaper in Santiago, Chile, has published more than a dozen video clips on its Web site showing some of the damage around the country.

Chile quake death toll increases to 708

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:45:00 +0100

The death count from a powerful earthquake in Chile has sharply risen to 708, the local newspaper Tercera reported citing President Michelle Bachelet

Hundreds feared trapped in Chile's crumpled buildings as death toll hits 750

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:44:00 +0100

Up to 350 of the victims were killed in the coastal town of Constitucion, which bore the brunt of the tsunami that followed the 8.8-magnitude quake.

Chile Toll at 700 as 2 Million Are Displaced

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:43:00 +0100

The death toll, currently 700, was expected to rise, but search and rescue efforts were hampered by downed power and communication networks.

Tsunami waves roar across Pacific

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:40:00 +0100

Tsunami waves of up to 1.5 meters hit far-flung Pacific regions from the Russian far east and Japan to New Zealand's Chatham Islands yesterday after a powerful earthquake struck Chile, but there were no reports of injuries or serious damage. Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan, New Zealand,....

Sigh of relief after tidal fears subside

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:40:00 +0100

Monday, March 01, 2010 The tsunami from Chile's earthquake caused a one-meter-high tidal change in Hong Kong yesterday afternoon. "We expected the first tsunami wave to hit Hong Kong in the afternoon," Observatory director Lee Boon-ying said. "But the effect was not serious.

Quake toll soars over 700

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:55:00 +0100

RESCUE teams were hunting for survivors after one of the largest earthquakes on record killed at least 708 people in Chile and triggered the biggest tsunami warning in history. The toll is expected to rise further as "there are a growing number of missing persons", President Michelle Bachelet said outside a meeting with top emergency officials.

Chile Quake Toll Passes 700 As Search Goes On

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:52:00 +0100

Chile's president said more than 700 people were dead after a massive earthquake hit the country.

Scientists Defend Warning After Tsunami Nonevent

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:51:00 +0100

Scientists acknowledged they overstated the threat, but defended their actions, saying they took the proper steps and learned the lessons of the 2004 Indonesian tsunami that killed thousands of people who didn't get enough warning.

Copper prices rise amid fears of post-earthquake disruption in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:50:00 +0100

• Copper supplies threatened by damage to Chile's infrastructure • State mining company hopes to resume production in two days The price of copper is expected to rise tomorrow as traders worry about the security of supplies after the earthquake in Chile.

Hundreds killed and thousands homeless after Chile quake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:50:00 +0100

Officials say more than 700 killed in 8.8-magnitiude quake, with tens of thousands more made homeless Rescue workers were today continuing to search for survivors after one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded killed more than 700 people in Chile and left tens of thousands homeless.

Ky. teacher safe in Chile after earthquake

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:49:00 +0100

Associated Press - February 28, 2010 3:34 PM ET LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A teacher from Kentucky on leave to study in South America is safe after riding out the 8.8 earthquake that rocked...

Chile imposes curfew in two quake hit areas

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:48:00 +0100

Published: 02.28.10, 22:41 / Israel News The Chilean government declared a curfew in two areas hard-hit by a powerful earthquake, state television reported on Sunday. The curfew applies to Maule region and the city of Concepcion, where looting erupted a day after the magnitude-8.8 earthquake, which has killed more than 700 people.

Clinton heading to Latin America after quake (AP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:44:00 +0100

AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's weeklong, five-nation tour of Latin America is certain to focus on the earthquake in Chile while she also tries to build support for fresh penalties against Iran.

Chile rocked by 6.1 aftershock

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:42:00 +0100

A POWERFUL new 6.1-magnitude aftershock has struck just off the coast of central Chile.

Rain, rain, and drains cant take the strain

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:42:00 +0100

Infrastructure fails to handle downpour as residents are forced to deal with flooded roads, leaking ceilings and power blackouts.

Looking for lessons in Haiti's epic tragedy

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:33:00 +0100

By CHARLES J. HANLEY AP Special Correspondent Tons of rice and beans tell how the world is helping Haiti. Missing tents, tarps and toilets show how it is falling short.

Chile toll 700, Indian businesses badly hit

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0100

The 8.8 degree quake that hit Chile on Saturday morning has left more than 700 people dead and at least 2 million people homeless. Many of the businesses of Indian nationals have been badly affected.

Verizon Waives Charges for All Residential Long-Distance and Verizon Wireless Calls From U.S. to Chile, From Feb. 26 to Mar. 6

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:27:00 +0100

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the devastating earthquake in Chile, Verizon will waive all long-distance usage charges for calls from its residential landline and Verizon Wire...

Hundreds still feared trapped in Chile's crumpled buildings as death toll hits 750

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:24:00 +0100

Up to 350 of the victims were killed in the coastal town of Constitucion, which bore the brunt of the tsunami that followed the 8.8-magnitude quake.

Why Haiti's smaller quake was worse than Chile's

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:36:00 +0100

About six weeks ago, a large earthquake devastated Haiti and killed over 200,000 people. Saturday, a huge earthquake releasing 500 times more energy, devastated Chile and killed hundreds.

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:30:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's devastating earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

Amid the rubble, the looting begins

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:27:00 +0100

Rescuers struggle to free survivors from debris and police use tear gas to subdue hungry residents who say stealing is their ‘only option’.

Chile races to help quake- hit cities as death toll rises

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:20:00 +0100

The death toll from Saturday's devastating earthquake in Chile rose to more than 700 as rescue workers fanned out across a 600km-long stretch of the country The death toll from Saturday's devastating earthquake in Chile rose to more than 700 tonight as rescue workers fanned out across a 600km-long....

Chile earthquake: Two minutes of death and destruction – then tsunami hits a paralysed nation

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:20:00 +0100

• Many camped in streets as cities bear brunt of quake • Coastal villages destroyed by nine-metre ocean swell Rosario Diaz could not stop crying. Her daughter Lourdes is dead along with her month-old granddaughter. The entire family, all immigrants from neighbouring Peru, were trapped inside a....

Chile quake death toll hits 700

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:19:00 +0100

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile is now blamed for the deaths of at least 708 people, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said Sunday.

Chile quake revives painful memories

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:19:00 +0100

Weekend devastation in Chile is reviving painful memories for a Chilean-born Winnipegger who, as a boy, survived what is now known as the third most powerful earthquake in that country's history.

Chile quake toll soars above 700 (AFP)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:15:00 +0100

AFP - Chile's earthquake toll soared past 700 on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors and the grim extent of the disaster emerged in coastal areas where homes were washed away by a giant wave.

Chile orders curfew amid quake chaos

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:13:00 +0100

The Chilean Government has imposed a curfew on some of the areas worst affected by Saturday's devastating earthquake, as the official death toll stretches beyond 700.

Statement of President Barroso following the earthquake off the coast of Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:09:00 +0100

President Barroso has made the following statement on the earthquake in Chile: "I am deeply shocked at the extent of the devastation that is emerging following the major earthquake in Chile. My thoughts and condolences go out to the families of the victims of this terrible disaster.

Fast track relief funding for Chile earthquake victims: 3 million EUR decision adopted

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:09:00 +0100

Following the statement by President Barroso yesterday, a fast-track "primary emergency" decision has been adopted by the European Commission providing 3 million EUR for immediate relief following the Chile earthquake.

Chjle: Earthquake - DREF operation no. MDRCL006

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:09:00 +0100

300,000 Swiss Francs (279,350 US Dollars or 204,989 Euros) has been allocated from the Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the Chilean Red Cross (CRC) to initiate response and deliver immediate relief items for 3,000 families.

Japan relieved as tsunami passes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:05:00 +0100

More than half a million people in Japan were ordered to higher ground on Sunday, as coastal areas across the vast Pacific region braced for lethal tsunami waves.

Catastrophe down south

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:05:00 +0100

Over 300 people have been killed after a huge earthquake struck Chile on Saturday, destroying tens of thousands of homes and sparking fears of a tsunami in the Pacific. Pacific nations have been bracing themselves for a tsunami following the 8.8-magnitude quake — with waves reaching Japan, Russia....

Chile death toll nearly doubles, emergency declared - Summary

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:58:00 +0100

Santiago- Searchers scoured the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors on Sunday as the death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Chile reached 708. President Michelle Bachelet released the new figur...

Chile earthquake: where the tsunami struck, with location idents

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:50:00 +0100

Full list of all the locations for tsunami events caused by the Chile earthquake • Get the data The devastating earthquake that has struck Chile also caused a string of tsunamis across the region. Although the tsunamis weren't as strong as first feared, they also caused deaths and destruction: as....

Chile's 8.8 earthquake gets prime 'megathrust' status

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:45:00 +0100

Chile earthquake toll rises

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:44:00 +0100

Craig McMurtrie, Washington Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 07:15:00 +1100 The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Chile has surged above 700 as reports emerged of coastal towns devastated by the tremor and tsunamis that followed. President Michelle Bachelet said 708 people were confirmed dead and the total was likely to rise.

Thousands evacuated as tsunami reaches Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:44:00 +0100

Mark Willacy, North Asia correspondent Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 07:30:00 +1100 Tens of thousands of people in Japan spent the night in evacuation centres after a massive earthquake in Chile triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami alert. There was relief around the Pacific as more than 50 countries and....

Chile quake death toll soars above 700

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:40:00 +0100

Chile's earthquake toll has soared past 700 as rescuers race to find survivors and the grim extent of the disaster emerges.

Beachgoers drawn by tsunami warning

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:59:00 +0100

A MAJOR tsunami warning for Australia's east coast did little to deter people from flocking to beaches yesterday.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Hawaii dodged serious damage on Saturday when a triggered by a powerful in Chile merely lapped ashore, although residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas because the ocean could remain unsettled for several more hours. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it lifted its warning for the U.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:00 +0100

: A massive magnitude-8.8 struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, reportedly killing 17 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital : A massive magnitude-8.8 struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, reportedly killing 52 people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital : A massive magnitude-8.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:00 +0100

ERIC TALMADGE The Associated Press - The from Chile's devastating earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert. and other Pacific islands were also spared.

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:00 +0100

FRANK BAJAK Associated Press Writer= PORT-AU-PRINCE, (AP) — The in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month — yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher. The reasons are simple. Chile is wealthier and infinitely better prepared, with strict building....

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:00 +0100

, CHILE—A MASSIVE 8.8-MAGNITUDE struck Chile early Saturday, killing at least 78 people, collapsing buildings and setting off a tsunami . A huge wave reached a populated area in the Robinson Crusoe Islands, 660 kilometers off the Chilean coast, said President Michele Bachelet.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:00 +0100

The 8.8-magnitude that hit early on Feb. 27 was 500 times stronger than the 7.0 quake that killed an estimated 200,000 Haitians last month. And yet the number of casualties in Chile appears to be exponentially smaller, with the official death toll still in the hundreds.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:51:00 +0100

When the hit Chile , my husband and I were at the coast, in Concón (this is the final weekend of summer). We were in an apartment on the eighth floor of a building on a cliff overlooking the sea – all very , but man , does that shake, rattle and roll unnerve you at 3:35am.

Quake death toll rises as rescuers dig though rubble amid more aftershocks

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:49:00 +0100

The death toll in Chile’s earthquake rose to more than 700 last night as rescue workers battled to find survivors trapped in the wreckage and powerful aftershocks battered the country. President Bachelet said that 708 people were known to have died in “a catastrophe of such unthinkable magnitude....

NZ's tsunami alert cancelled

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:46:00 +0100

New Zealand's tsunami alert has been cancelled.The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) is standing down from 9am, after a decision was made to cancel the alert which was in place overnight after the devastating earthquake...

Nail-biting wait for news from quake zone

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:46:00 +0100

Ministerial Statement on the Situation in Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:38:00 +0100

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement regarding the situation in Chile.

Why Haiti's quake toll higher than Chile's

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:36:00 +0100

About six weeks ago, a large earthquake devastated Haiti and killed over 200,000 people. Saturday, a huge earthquake releasing 500 times more energy, devastated Chile and killed hundreds.

Tsunami rips across Pacific, pats Japan

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:35:00 +0100

The tsunami generated by the immense earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands Sunday, but the initial waves washed ashore without causing any damage after sparing most of the Pacific islands in its path. The Meteorological Agency said the biggest wave in the initial tsunami from the 8.

Rescuers continue search for Chile earthquake survivors

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +0100

Google Launches Chile People Finder

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:16:00 +0100

Resource Page Aims to Help Users Share Information About People who Might be Affected by Massive Earthquake

World › Scientists defend warning after tsunami non-event

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:16:00 +0100

The warning was ominous, its predictions dire: Oceanographers issued a bulletin telling Hawaii and other Pacific islands that a killer wave was heading their way…

National › Tsunami reaches Japan's Pacific side; 520,000 told to evacuate

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:16:00 +0100

Japan observed tsunami waves as high as 1.45 meters Sunday afternoon in wide coastal areas of its Pacific side, after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake…

Quake-proof Chile 'won't touch' Haiti toll

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:12:00 +0100

A COMBINATION of geography, comparative wealth and disaster readiness is why Chile's massive earthquake won't come close to Haiti's calamitous toll, even though it was much stronger, experts said.

Rescuers fight to reach 48 trapped alive

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:12:00 +0100

SOME 48 people are believed to be trapped alive inside an apartment building toppled by Chile's killer earthquake, a firefighter said, more than 24 hours after the disaster.

Dad, child survive 13-floor fall

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:06:00 +0100

Amidst reports of 708 deaths after the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile, comes the story of a man and his daughter who survived a 13-floor fall, escaping with only cuts and bruises.

Hawaii beaches normal after tsunami scare

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:01:00 +0100

Official: Hawaii 'dodged a bullet'

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:01:00 +0100

Quake death toll rises as rescuers dig though rubble amid more aftershocks

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:39:00 +0100

At Least 700 Dead in Chile After 8.8-Magnitude Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:36:00 +0100

By contrast, the much smaller quake that rocked Haiti in January has claimed at least 220,000 lives. That quake's epicenter was much shallower and struck near a capital city where many structures were haphazardly built. Economists sought to gauge damage to the infrastructure of Chile, the world's biggest copper exporter.

Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:36:00 +0100

| FRANK BAJAK | Associated Press Writer= PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) â€” The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month â€” yet the dea... (photo: AP / Roberto Candia)

Pittsburgh Jewish Federation Opens Emergency Mailbox for Chile Relief

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:29:00 +0100

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the wake of Saturday's devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile, the United Jewish Federation of Pittsbur...

Chile Toll at 700; 2 Million Are Displaced After Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:26:00 +0100

The death toll was expected to rise, and Concepción, Chile’s second-largest metropolitan area, appeared to be especially hard hit.

Chile earthquake: Death toll rises, authorities race to assess damage

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:23:00 +0100

As the death toll from the Chile earthquake rises, relief organizations from around the world are set to help the South American nation pick up the pieces. But Chile's authorities say it will take them more time to assess the needs.

Mugabe supporters raise $300,000 in impoverished Zimbabwe for his 86th birthday bash

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:21:00 +0100

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's supporters say they spent $300,000 to celebrate his 86th birthday in this impoverished country. Delma Lupepe, a leading member of Mugabe's party, said Saturday he helped raise the from donors. The gave a cake the size of a large TV, which....

CNN Student News Transcript: March 1, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:21:00 +0100

(CNN Student News) March 1, 2010 Download PDF maps related to today's show: Transcript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: It's the start of a new month, a new week and a new day of commercial-free headlines from CNN Student News.

All tsunami warnings downgraded in Japan

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:15:00 +0100

All tsunami warnings in Japan had been downgraded to advisories by early Monday morning after waves of up to nearly 1.5 meters flooded some piers and seaside town roads following Saturday's massive earthquake in Chile. The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted its warning for Kochi Prefecture on the....

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Japan, Russia

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:15:00 +0100

The tsunami from Chile's devastating earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

Dozens trapped alive

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:10:00 +0100

Some 48 people are believed to be still trapped alive inside an apartment building toppled by Chile's earthquake, a firefighter said on Sunday, more than 24 hours after the disaster.

Chile quake toll tops 700 as tsunami devastation emerges (AFP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:17:00 +0100

AFP - Chile's quake toll topped 700 on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves had drowned people in their beds and swept homes away.

No strong aftershocks, tsunami warnings canceled

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:14:00 +0100

Several countries and regions have lifted their tsunami warnings as the threat of sea waves triggered by the earthquake were not as strong as expected.

Chile quake death toll up as resuce efforts underway

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:14:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- More than thirty hours after a magnitude-8.8 earthquake hit south-central Chile, the death toll has reached 708 on Sunday while rescue and relief efforts are underway. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet told a news conference that the number of the killed is expected to increase further.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:14:00 +0100

(CNN Student News) March 1, 2010 Media Literacy Question of the Day Do you think that the 2010 U.S. midterm elections will receive similar news coverage to the 2008 elections? Why or why not? Chile Earthquake What kind of natural disaster struck Chile recently? What is currently known about the....

Death toll set to rise but tsunami fears over

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:08:00 +0100

2010/02/28 SANTIAGO: A weeping man strokes the hand of a dead woman in a collapsed cafe. Survivors huddle around bonfires in the rubble of their homes. Smashed cars lie beneath bridges torn asunder by one of history's strongest earthquakes. Authorities put the toll from Saturday's 8.

Chile Toll at 700; 2 Million Are Displaced After Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:01:00 +0100

The death toll was expected to rise, and Concepción, Chile’s second-largest metropolitan area, appeared to be especially hard hit.

23:05 on 28 February, 2010 UTC

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Pacific Island nations escape tsunami damage Posted at 17:00 on 28 February, 2010 UTC Pacific island nations are counting themselves as lucky to have been mostly missed by damaging waves following the earthquake in Chile. The Marquesas islands in the north of French Polynesia, did experience waves....

Tsunami alert passes with no incidents

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:49:00 +0100

KOTA KINABALU: A six-hour tsunami alert for Sabah’s east coast passed without any incident yesterday. The alert was subsequently lifted as fishermen headed out to sea and tourists dived at renowned underwater sites off Pulau Sipadan.

Quake victims in Chile need our help, says Anifah

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:49:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: The devastating earthquake in Chile has saddened Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, who has pledged to initiate help for the victims.

‘Idol’ alum Yamin tweets about quake in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:47:00 +0100

Elliott Yamin had just returned to his hotel after finishing a performance as part of a singing competition festival in Vina Del Mar, Chile, when he felt the magnitude 8.8 earthquake. Chile - South America - Elliott Yamin - Earthquake - Travel and Tourism

National › All tsunami warnings downgraded in Japan

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:47:00 +0100

All tsunami warnings in Japan had been downgraded to advisories by early Monday morning after waves of up to nearly 1.5 meters flooded some piers…

Thousands left homeless after Chile quake as death toll reaches 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:54:00 +0100

Up to 350 of the victims were killed in the coastal town of Constitucion, after the 8.8 magnitude quake destroyed houses and a tsunami washed fishing boats on to land.

Rescue Effort Ramps Up In Chile; Death Toll Rises

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:51:00 +0100

Rescue Effort Ramps Up In Chile; Death Toll Rises

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:51:00 +0100

Chile quake toll rises to 708

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:50:00 +0100

The toll in the devastating earthquake in Chile has risen to 708, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said.

Past Lessons Limited Quake Damage

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:47:00 +0100

Government Reinforced Building Codes After The Most Powerful Earthquake in Recorded History Shook Chile in 1960

Chile quake death toll rises to over 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:47:00 +0100

The death toll from Saturday's massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake in Chile has climbed to 708 and is expected to rise, President Michelle Bachelet said Sunday. The Chilean government has imposed a curfew running from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in hard-hit areas of Concepcion and has decided to send the army to....

Chile steps up rescue after quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:42:00 +0100

Chile announces emergency measures after a massive quake kills more than 700 people and wreaks widespread destruction.

Over 400 Aussies in quake-hit Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:40:00 +0100

The scale of the carnage caused by an earthquake in Chile is making it difficult for authorities to make contact with Australians in the disaster zone.

Death toll in Chile earthquake passes 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:37:00 +0100

Santiago, Chile (CNN) -- The death toll from Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has risen to 708, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said.

Aussies in Chile 'difficult to contact'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:28:00 +0100

THE scale of the carnage caused by an earthquake in Chile is making it difficult for authorities to make contact with Australians in the disaster zone.

WSJ: Santiago airport reopens with some services

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:24:00 +0100

Santiago. The international airport in the Chilean capital, Santiago, reopened Sunday allowing a limited number of flights as the damaged terminal struggles to recover from the effects of a powerful earthquake that struck early Saturday. During a press conference, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet....

Death toll from Chile quake leaps to 700 and counting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:22:00 +0100

Desperation and sporadic lawlessness were replacing fear of falling masonry in towns across Chile last night, as hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find shelter, food and even drinking water the day after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck the country.

Japan downgrades tsunami warning after Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:20:00 +0100

(For stories on Chile's quake, click on [ID:nN2714408]) TOKYO, March 1 (Reuters) - Japan downgraded its tsunami warning on Monday, after waves of up to 1.2 metres (4 feet) hit its Pacific coast, causing some flooding but no injuries or serious damage. Japanese officials had warned on Sunday that....

Security concerns spread as services still out in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:37:00 +0100

Heavily populated parts of Chile were still without water and electricity nearly two days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake, with reports of looting raising fears.

Chile president says 708 killed in earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:33:00 +0100

UPDATED: CONCEPCION, Chile -- Chile's president sent the army to help police attack looting on Sunday and appealed for international help in the wake of an earthquake that shattered cities and killed at least 708 people. President Michelle Bachelet announced the sharply higher new death toll after a....

Copper prices may surge after earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:25:00 +0100

Copper prices are expected to open sharply higher on Monday, after the earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile disrupted transport in the country.

Chile's earthquake was horrible - but it could have been so much worse

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:22:00 +0100

Chile is one of South America's richest, best-organised countries and many of its homes and offices were built to be earthquake resistant Chile's earthquake was many times more powerful than the one that devastated Haiti earlier this year but caused only a small fraction of the casualties, thanks to....

Chile's navy blamed for downplaying tsunami fears

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:21:00 +0100

Chile's government has conceded it made a mistake in initially playing down the risk of a tsunami from Saturday's massive earthquake.

UH-BYU men's volleyball match time changes, will be televised

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:06:00 +0100

The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball match against Brigham Young, scheduled for tomorrow, will start at 6 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center and will be televised live.

Huge quake hits Chile, spreads tsunami waves

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:03:00 +0100

UPDATED: ALCA, Chile (AP) -- One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and the head of the emergency....

Our Towns: Nightmare No Shovel Can Beat

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:01:00 +0100

An estimated one million people on the East Coast were without power at one time or another over the weekend.

Mobile Giving Foundation Supports Chile Earthquake Relief

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0100

SEATTLE, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- What: A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth....

Chile slowly restarts top copper mines hit by quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:15:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's biggest copper mines hit by a massive earthquake slowly resumed operations on Sunday despite limited power supplies, which analysts fear could curtail exports from the world's No. 1 producer.

Chile's navy blamed for downplaying tsunami fears

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:15:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:41:00 +1100 Chile's government has conceded it made a mistake in initially playing down the risk of a tsunami from Saturday's massive earthquake. At a news conference in the capital Santiago, defence minister Francisco Vidal blamed the navy for what he called a "diagnostic error".

Nikkei gains 0.4 pct on metal stocks but yen weighs

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:08:00 +0100

By Aiko Hayashi TOKYO, March 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.4 percent on Monday, with metal shares such as Sumitomo Metal Mining Co climbing ...

The tragic price of poverty and why more people are dying in earthquakes than ever before

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:05:00 +0100

Saturday's earthquake was almost 1,000 times more powerful than the one which hit Haiti in January. However, size of a quake is no indicator of the death toll or amount of destruction.

UNICEF and partners stand ready to help after massive earthquake strikes Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:57:00 +0100

28 Feb 2010 23:56:11 GMT Source: UNICEF NEW YORK, USA, 28 February 2010 – UNICEF and itsUN partners are monitoring events and stand ready to help in the aftermath of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Chile early Saturday.

Peru offers construction material to aid Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:56:00 +0100

Lima. President Alan Garcia said Sunday that Peru will provide Chile with construction material to help it repair the damage caused by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the country early Saturday morning, Xinhua News Agency informed. "In the same way that Peru has received aid from other....

Residents in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, watch seawater receding after flooding caused by the tsunami Sunday. (TORU NAKATA/ THE ASAHI SHIMBUN)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:54:00 +0100

About 665,000 households were issued with evacuation orders or recommended to leave their homes as Japan's coast braced itself Sunday for a major tsunami triggered by Saturday's magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile. There were no reports of deaths or injuries as of 8 p.m. Sunday evening, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

Chile quake toll over 700, tsunami ebbs

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:51:00 +0100

Chilean President Bachelet said Saturday’s quake, the seventh largest ever recorded, had affected two million people.

Chile Quake: Death Toll Rises to 708

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:44:00 +0100

By Gboyega Akinsanmi and Ebere Nwiro with agency report, 03.01.2010 Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, yesterday, said the earthquake which hit the South American country, weekend, has claimed 708 lives so far and the figure is expected to rise further. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) report monitored in Lagos last night said the 8.

Google launches ‘person finder’ for quake victims

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:43:00 +0100

Google on Saturday quickly activated an online ‘person finder’ tool to allow relatives and friends to find loved ones following the huge earthquake in Chile. The ‘Person Finder: Chile Earthquake’ from the California-based Internet giant is located at Chilepersonfinder.appspot.com and offers users the choice of using it in English and Spanish.

Japan lifts all tsunami warnings

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:42:00 +0100

Japan lifts tsunami warnings nationwide, almost two days after they were prompted by a powerful earthquake in Chile.

Security concerns spread as Chile quake death toll rises

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:37:00 +0100

Heavily populated parts of Chile still were without water service and electricity Sunday night because of Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake, and reports of looting raised fears about security in some areas.

AFP: Quake-proof Chile 'won't touch' Haiti toll

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:30:00 +0100

Concepción. A combination of geography, comparative wealth and disaster readiness is why Chile's massive earthquake won't come close to Haiti's calamitous toll, even though it was much stronger, experts said, according to AFP . Saturday's 8.8-magnitude quake, the seventh most powerful on record,....

Emergency Management Qld tests skills during tsunami

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:29:00 +0100

Queensland authorities say a weekend tsunami alert gave them a chance to test response skills.

Tsunami warning lifted as Hawaii "dodges a bullet"

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:29:00 +0100

Japan lifts tsunami alerts nationwide

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:23:00 +0100

2010/03/01 TOKYO: Japan on Monday lifted all tsunami alerts nationwide, a day after authorities ordered large-scale evacuations as waves triggered by Chile’s massive earthquake hit its Pacific coast. “We lifted all alerts as of 10:15 am (0115 GMT),” said Yoshiro Ota at the Meteorological Agency’s earthquake and tsunami division.

Scientists Defend Tsunami Warning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:22:00 +0100

255 Canadians missing in Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:21:00 +0100

About 255 Canadians are missing in the aftermath of the massive earthquake that hit Chile early Saturday.

Japan lifts tsunami alerts nationwide (AFP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:18:00 +0100

AFP - Japan on Monday lifted all tsunami alerts nationwide, a day after authorities ordered large-scale evacuations as waves triggered by Chile's massive earthquake hit its Pacific coast.

Chile slowly restarts top copper mines hit by quake (Reuters)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:18:00 +0100

Reuters - Chile's biggest copper mines hit by a massive earthquake slowly resumed operations on Sunday despite limited power supplies, which analysts fear could curtail exports from the world's No. 1 producer.

Fifty years later, another massive temblor

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:35:00 +0100

O n the waterfront in the centre of this southern Chilean city, Monica Paredes, 31, was still in disbelief. When the earthquake struck in the middle of the night, her home rocked back and forth, progressively stronger, for several minutes, sending her television and furniture flying across the house.

‘Everything is destroyed' in Chilean coastal town

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:35:00 +0100

More than 350 dead in Constitucion, raising national death toll above 700; resort town of Dichato flooded by tsunami

Chile restarts top copper mines hit by quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:33:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Teniente, biggest mine halted, restarts extraction * Export routes said in good condition from 400ktpy mine * Codelco's smaller Andina could also resume operations * Copper prices surge on supply worries (Updates with copper prices surging) SANTIAGO, Feb....

Farrakhan: Obama faces ‘white right’ trouble

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:32:00 +0100

Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, boasting his divine stature, predicts trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and urges him to do more to improve the lives of blacks.

Farrakhan predicts 'white right' trouble for Obama (AP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:19:00 +0100

AP - Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, boasting his divine stature, on Sunday predicted trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and urged him to do more to improve the lives of blacks and the downtrodden.

Chile minister says navy erred on tsunami

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0100

Chile's defense minister says the navy failed to immediately issue a tsunami warning after a mammoth earthquake.

Emergency Operations Center Situation Report #2 Chile Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:10:00 +0100

GENERAL OVERVIEW - The massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile in the early hours of Saturday, 27 February, has now claimed at least 708 lives, according to government officials. The death toll is expected to continue to rise as communications are restored with the most affected areas.

Bachelet Appeals for Aid as Aftershocks Continue

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:09:00 +0100

Death toll rises to more than 700 in one of the most powerful earthquakes in a century

LAN Airlines Update on Status of Flight Operations To/From Santiago, Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:01:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- LAN Airlines reports, in accordance with the announcement made by Chile's Civil Aviation Authority, that the Arturo Merino Benitez International airport i...

President-elect: 'We will raise Chile'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Chile's president-elect pledged Sunday night to rebuild his earthquake-ravaged nation, announcing in nationally televised remarks that he has met with the sitting president to discuss the effort, which he said will be a centerpiece of his administration.

Powerful aftershock strikes central Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:14:00 +0100

A POWERFUL new 6.2-magnitude aftershock has struck central Chile in the wake of a major 8.8-degree earthquake, a US government agency reported.

T&T's quake questions --

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:12:00 +0100

IN the wake of the monster 7.0 earthquake which reduced much of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince to rubble in the afternoon of January 12, at least one expert had declared that Trinidad and Tobago was living, as it were, on borrowed time.

PM: Govt monitoring situation in Chile --

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:12:00 +0100

Prime Minister Patrick Manning and his Government is monitoring the situation in Chile and will take appropriate steps soon.

Japan lifts tsunami alerts nationwide

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:12:00 +0100

TOKYO, March 1, 2010 (AFP) - Japan on Monday lifted all tsunami alerts nationwide, a day after authorities ordered large-scale evacuations as waves triggered by Chile's massive earthquake hit its Pacific coast. "We lifted all alerts as of 10:15 am (0115 GMT)," said Yoshiro Ota at the Meteorological Agency's earthquake and tsunami division.

Chile Quake: 'Navy Failed To Warn Of Tsunami'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:04:00 +0100

Chile's defence minister has admitted the navy made a mistake by not immediately issuing a tsunami warning after a massive earthquake hit the country.

Chile greets exchange student with ‘terremoto’

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:03:00 +0100

Chile's monster earthquake was a rude greeting for Paige Orwin, a 19-year-old American who had arrived in Santiago just three days earlier to begin a foreign exchange program. Chile - Earthquake - Santiago Chile - South America - United States

Curfew declared in Chilean city; looting feared

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Chile's quake-ravaged city, Concepcion, declared an overnight curfew as reports of looting raised fears about security. Parts of the country are still without water or power.

Gold rises to 1-week high

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:54:00 +0100

Gold rose to a 1-week high on Monday on bargain hunting driven by a firmer euro, while sterling-priced bullion struck another record as the British currency tumbled against the US dollar.

Chile quake toll tops 700 as tsunami devastation emerges

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:53:00 +0100

2010/03/01 CONCEPCION: Chile’s quake toll topped 700 on Sunday as rescuers searched for survivors and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves swept away homes, even as the government apologized for failing to issue a tsunami alert.

Chile restarts top copper mines hit by quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:48:00 +0100

In Hawaii, Calm Prevailed Despite Tsunami Warning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:42:00 +0100

Hawaiians knew the drill when alerted to the tsunami — they headed to higher ground and waited out the resulting choppy surf.

Chilean earthquake toll limited by good planning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:55:00 +0100

Government dispatches troops to keep order in the hard-hit city of Concepcion, and President Bachelet opens the door to international aid.

UK aid staff due to arrive in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:48:00 +0100

UK charity workers are expected to arrive in Chile to help survivors of a massive earthquake as concerns were raised for four missing Britons.

Some 20 Finns Unaccounted for in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:45:00 +0100

The Finnish Foreign Ministry has been unable to reach around 20 Finns in Chile after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hammered the country on Saturday. The rest of the 200 or so Finns living in the country have been contacted and according to the Ministry are all right.

Chile imposes curfew in two quake-hit regions

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:45:00 +0100

The Chilean authorities imposed a curfew in country's central Biobio and Maule regions following the Saturday's earthquake which claimed hundreds of lives.

New 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:45:00 +0100

A new earthquake measuring 5.1 points on the Richter scale hit the Chilean central Biobio region in the early hours of Monday.

Earthquake in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:45:00 +0100

A new earthquake measuring 5.1 points on the Richter scale hit the Chilean central Biobio region in the early hours of Monday. Story Earthquake in Chile The 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Latin American country in the early hours of Saturday. The tremor occurred some 89 kilometers (55.

The tragic price of poverty and why more people are dying in

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:45:00 +0100

earthquakes than ever before Although just a few weeks separated the Haiti and Chile earthquakes, scientists say the two disasters are unlikely to be linked. While the sort of 8.8 magnitude quake that struck South America at the weekend is an annual event, the sort of magnitude 7 quake that hit....

Tiny tsunami hits small Japan island

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:42:00 +0100

TOKYO: A tiny tsunami hit a small island far south of Tokyo on Sunday after authorities warned that waves of more than 3 meters (10 ft) could batter Japan s Pacific coast following a massive earthquake in Chile.

Quake, tsunamis kill more than 700 in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:42:00 +0100

CONCEPCION: A massive earthquake and tsunamis killed 350 people in one Chilean coastal town, doubling the total death toll on Sunday as the government tried to get aid to hungry survivors and halt looting.

Will the State’s mass casualty plan work?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:42:00 +0100

“If T&T finds itself in that position (experiencing a major natural disaster), we would surely need assistance from neighbours, friends, bigger countries, whoever can afford to help will have to help. I don’t think we can boast that we will be able to deal with a large number of casualties on our own.

Chilean President Faces New Test

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:34:00 +0100

Michelle Bachelet, now in the final weeks of her presidency, was popular before the earthquake, primarily because of her adept response to the economic crisis.

Chile quake toll tops 700 as tsunami devastation emerges

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:26:00 +0100

Chile's quake toll topped 700 as rescuers searched for survivors and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves swept away homes, even as the government apologized for failing to issue a tsunami alert.

Thousands Left Homeless after Chile Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:26:00 +0100

The death toll from the massive earthquake that struck Chile doubled to more than 700 last night

Thousands Left Homeless after Chile Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:26:00 +0100

The death toll from the massive earthquake that struck Chile doubled to more than 700 last night.

UK aid staff due to arrive in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:22:00 +0100

UK charity workers are expected to arrive in Chile to help survivors of a massive earthquake as concerns were raised for four missing Britons.

Chile restarts top copper mines hit by quake (Reuters)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:19:00 +0100

Japan apologises for major tsunami alert (AFP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:19:00 +0100

AFP - A Japanese official admitted Monday that the authorities may have been over-zealous in issuing their first major tsunami alert in more than 15 years for a wave that ended up causing almost no damage.

National › Japan prefectures given all-clear for tsunamis

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:19:00 +0100

Japanese weather forecasters on Monday gave the country's 47 prefectures the all-clear for tsunamis a day after waves of up to nearly 1.5 meters flooded…

8.8 quake in Chile brings tsunami warning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:17:00 +0100

Powerful 8.8 quake in Chile brings tsunami warning 27/02/201012:09 MOSCOW, February 27 (RIA Novosti) - An earthquake measuring 8.8 points on the Richter scale struck central Chile in the early hours of Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The tremor occurred some 89 kilometers (55.

Navy Cancels Tsunami Warning in Hawaii; Ships Return to Pearl Harbor

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:17:00 +0100

The commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific ordered the return of Pearl Harbor-based ships that sortied today.

Smaller-than-Expected Tsunami Reaches Japan, Russia

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:17:00 +0100

A tsunami generated by Chile's massive earthquake reached the shores of Japan and Russia Sunday, but waves were smaller than expected and did not cause damage or casualties.

World Pledges Aid to Chile After Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:17:00 +0100

The international community is offering support to Chile in the wake of Saturday's devastating earthquake.

Search For Survivors Continues After Chile Massive Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:17:00 +0100

Rescue workers are tearing through the rubble in search of survivors in Chile Sunday, a day after a massive earthquake shattered the country's central region.

Int'l Community Pledges Support for Chile After Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:17:00 +0100

International Community Pledges Support for Chile Following Quake VOA News 27 February 2010 The international community is offering support to Chile in the wake of Saturday's devastating earthquake. The European Union pledged $4 million in immediate aid to the South American nation.

Death Toll Rises from Chilean Quake, Resulting Tsunami Appears Mild

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:17:00 +0100

Tsunami warning lifted; Waves reach Asia

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:11:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The tsunami from Chile's deadly earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

Rescuers struggle to save lives after Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:11:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Rescuers edged their way toward residents trapped in a toppled apartment block early Sunday and survivors huddled around bonfires in the rubble of their homes as the death toll in Chile continued to rise after one of the strongest earthquakes in history.

World pledges aid to quake-hit Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:11:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The United States, Europe and China vowed to come to Chile's aid as relief workers rushed to the western hemisphere's second enormous earthquake in seven weeks.

Chile's giant quake flattens 18th-century town

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:11:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - From a makeshift newsroom powered by an emergency generator in Curico's main square, journalists collect the news after the giant earthquake that flattened their centuries-old town.

Google launches 'person finder' to assist Chile quake victims

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:11:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Google on Saturday quickly activated an online “person finder” tool to allow relatives and friends to find loved ones following the huge earthquake in Chile.

Chile Quake: 'Tsunami Warning Came Too Late'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:27:00 +0100

Chile's defence minister has admitted the navy made a mistake by not immediately issuing a tsunami warning after a massive earthquake hit the country.

04:57 on 01 March, 2010 UTC

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:25:00 +0100

French Polynesian minister to visit Marquesas after tsunami Posted at 01:38 on 01 March, 2010 UTC French Polynesia’s transport minister, Louis Frebault, is to spend three days in the Marquesas islands to assess the damage caused to coastal infrastructure by the tsunami. The tsunami following the 8.

Bligh reconsidering trade mission to Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:22:00 +0100

Premier Anna Bligh says she will have to reconsider plans to go to Chile on a trade mission because of the earthquake.

Chile minister says navy made mistake on tsunami (AP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:19:00 +0100

AP - Chile's defense minister said Sunday that the navy made a mistake by not immediately issuing a tsunami warning after a mammoth earthquake, a step that could have helped coastal villagers flee to higher ground sooner.

Tsunami threat in RP over: Phivolcs

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:18:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Monday said the threat of a possible tsunami hitting the Philippines is now over.

Blame as Chile toll passes 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:16:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:51:00 +1100 The official death toll from a massive earthquake in chile has reached 711 and the government has sent 10,000 troops to enforce curfews and quell looting by people desperate for food and water. The government also says it made a mistake in first playing down the risk of a tsunami from Saturday's 8.

Japan calls off tsunami alert

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:16:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:12:00 +1100 Japan's weather agency has lifted all tsunami alerts ordered after Chile's earthquake. On Sunday, Japan ordered the evacuation of more than 320,000 people. The agency's earthquake and tsunami division says waves up to 1.

Pacific escapes tsunami wash-out

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:16:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:43:00 +1100 Island nations in the Pacific have been spared the worst affects of the tsunami that swept through the region after a massive earthquake in Chile. A warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii on Sunday after the quake generated a large wave.

Australia's Chileans desperate for news of home

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:14:00 +0100

Australia's Chileans faces a nervous wait as communication problems prevent them from contacting relatives.

Chile mine operations withstand quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:11:00 +0100

Australian mining companies with projects in Chile appear to have withstood the initial impact of Saturday's earthquake, but may still be hit by blackouts.

Some Aussies 'ignorant about tsunamis'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:11:00 +0100

Beachgoers who ignored tsunami warnings to enjoyed the last day of summer need better education about the dangers of tsunamis, experts say.

Bligh may cancel trade mission to Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:11:00 +0100

The Queensland government is reconsidering the Chile leg of a trade mission, following a devastating earthquake there.

Japan agency 'sorry' after tsunami less than feared

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:09:00 +0100

(For stories on Chile's quake, click [ID:nN2714408]) By Linda Sieg TOKYO, March 1 (Reuters) - Japan's weather agency apologised on Monday for "crying wolf" when it urged some 1.5 million people to evacuate ahead of a possible major tsunami, only to find the waves that finally hit were far smaller than feared.

Toll over 700 expected to rise

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:06:00 +0100

Q uake Chile is no stranger to seismic activity. But the 8.8 earthquake that shook the country, destroyed bridges and apartment buildings and caused tremors as far away as Brazil was “definitely outside the normal realm,” said Simon Fraser University earth sciences professor John Clague.

Quake, tsunamis kill more than 700 in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:05:00 +0100

A massive earthquake and tsunamis killed 350 people in one Chilean coastal town, doubling the total death toll on Sunday as the government tried to get aid to hungry survivors and halt looting. The government said 711 people had been killed and sent 10,000 troops to enforce curfews and quell....

Thousands begin evacuating in Japan as threat of tsunami nears

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of residents began evacuating Sunday morning from coastal Japan in anticipation of a possible tsunami following Chile's 8.8-magnitude earthquake.

Japan sorry for major tsunami scare

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:59:00 +0100

A JAPANESE official has admitted that the authorities may have been over-zealous in issuing their first major tsunami alert in more than 15 years for a wave that ended up causing almost no damage.

'Beachgoers ignorant of tsunami danger'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:59:00 +0100

BEACHGOERS who ignored tsunami warnings to enjoy the last day of summer need better education about the dangers of dancing with mother nature, tsunami research experts say.

6.2-magnitute quake rocks Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:11:00 +0100

Santiago. A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Chile on Monday, Sky News Australia reported, citing the US Geological Survey. There is no information about victims or damages. The epicenter of the jolt was some 109 kilometers from the town of Talca. Chile’s authorities announced Sunday the death toll....

Chile quake toll tops 700 as tsunami devastation emerges

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:08:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (AFP) – Chile's quake toll topped 700 on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves had drowned people in their beds and swept homes away. The Chilean government declared a curfew in two of the worst-hit....

Chile quake toll limited by good planning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:04:00 +0100

Scientists and engineers in Chile and the U.S. agree that even though half a million homes were heavily damaged in the 8.8 earthquake, stringent building codes resulted in fewer deaths.

ANALYSIS: Quake bares coordination lag in Chilean Armed Forces

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:02:00 +0100

Concepcion- The massive quake that shook Chile this weekend exposed serious coordination mistakes in the deployment of the Chilean Armed Forces, which are among the most powerful in South America. We...

Tsunami warning lifted; waves reach Japan, Russia

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:56:00 +0100

TOKYO (AP): The tsunami from Chile's devastating earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected ...

Japan agency 'sorry' after tsunami less than feared

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:54:00 +0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's weather agency apologised on Monday for "crying wolf" when it urged some 1.5 million people to evacuate ahead of a possible major tsunami, only to find the waves that finally hit were far smaller than feared.

Chile quake death toll tops 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:45:00 +0100

Chile's earthquake death toll topped 700 on Sunday as rescuers searched for survivors and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas.

Preparing for disaster

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:44:00 +0100

The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile early on Saturday morning was 500 times more powerful than the one that struck Haiti, but the death toll was far lower. Part of the reason for this surprising difference was the nature of the quake. The temblor began underwater, when the Nazca Plate in....

Two British couples missing in Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:53:00 +0100

Two British couples are missing after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that has devasted Chile, killing more than 700 people.

Chaos in quake-hit Chilean regions

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:53:00 +0100

2010/03/01 CONCEPCION (Chile): Thirty hours after the 8.8-magnitude megaquake hit Concepcion, the second largest Chilean city, local people embraced the law of jungle to search for food and satisfy other basic needs, reports China's Xinhua news agency. They spent the past 30 hours without light, water and food.

Tsunami devastates Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:49:00 +0100

Giant waves swept away homes in Chile's coastal areas following a massive 8.8-magnitude quake.

South Africa: Zuma Sends Condolences to Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:47:00 +0100

President Jacob Zuma has expressed condolences to the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, after an earthquake struck the country on Saturday.

Two British couples missing in Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:43:00 +0100

Two British couples are missing after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that has devasted Chile, killing more than 700 people.

Search for survivors as Chile quake toll tops 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:41:00 +0100

Rescue teams searched for survivors Monday after Chile's quake toll topped 700 and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves left behind a path of death and destruction.

A night of terror

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:37:00 +0100

Western Bureau: Fernando Carrandi was glued to his television screen in his Santiago, Chile, apartment building at 3:30 on Saturday morning when the lights went out....

'We will raise Chile ... it will not be easy,' president-elect says

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:37:00 +0100

Chile's president-elect pledged Sunday night to rebuild his earthquake-ravaged nation, which he said will be a centerpiece of his administration.

Chile steps up rescue after quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:32:00 +0100

Chile announces emergency measures after a massive quake kills more than 700 people and wreaks widespread destruction.

Chile earthquake: troops impose curfew in attempt to halt looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:29:00 +0100

More than 10,000 troops have been deployed to maintain law and order and quell looting in towns affected by the Chilean earthquake and tsunamis, as the death toll rises and theg overnment scrambles to provide aid to thousands of people left homeless.

Search for survivors as Chile quake toll tops 700 (AFP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:20:00 +0100

AFP - Rescue teams searched for survivors Monday after Chile's quake toll topped 700 and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves left behind a path of death and destruction.

VIDEO: Agency 'sorry' for tsunami warning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:35:00 +0100

Japan's weather agency has apologised for calling for mass evacuation ahead of a possible major tsunami, only to find the waves were far smaller than feared. [CHILE QUAKE VIDEO]

Japan sorry for alert

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:34:00 +0100

Japan officials admitted they may have been over-zealous in issuing a major tsunami alert.

Chile Navy 'Made Mistake' In Not Warning Of Tsunami

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:31:00 +0100

Chile's defense minister says the country's navy made a mistake by not immediately issuing a tsunami warning after the massive earthquake that struck the country on February 27.

VIDEO: Agency 'sorry' for tsunami warning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:24:00 +0100

Japan's weather agency has apologised for calling for mass evacuation ahead of a possible major tsunami, only to find the waves were far smaller than feared. [CHILE QUAKE VIDEO]

Quake leaves many Chileans thirsty, in the dark, fearful of looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:15:00 +0100

As Sunday night fell on Chile, heavily populated parts of the country were without water and electricity, and reports of looting raised fears about security in some areas.

Chile earthquake: scientists defend tsunami false alarm

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:14:00 +0100

Scientists have acknowledged that they overstated the threat from the tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake, but defended their actions, saying they took the proper steps and learned the lessons of the 2004 Indonesian tsunami that killed thousands of people who didn't get enough warning.

Chile seeks help with double tragedy

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:10:00 +0100

Chile's ambassador to Australia says his government needs international help as it copes with twin disasters.

Chilean earthquake hints at dangers of 'Big One' for USA

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:02:00 +0100

One of the really "Big Ones" to shake the United States was a magnitude-9.0 earthquake along the Pacific Northwest coast more ...

Chileans in UAE Unable to Contact Relatives, Friends

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:58:00 +0100

ABU DHABI - Chileans residing in the UAE have not suffered any loss of relatives as a result of the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country on Saturday, the Chilean envoy to the UAE said on Sunday.

Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors, 400 dead

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:58:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile - Chilean rescue teams used shovels and sledgehammers on Sunday to find the survivors and victims of a huge earthquake that unleashed a Pacific tsunami and triggered looting by desperate residents.

Fears for two British couples as death toll from Chile quake reaches 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:58:00 +0100

Concerns are also growing for a Scots couple who have not been in touch with their family since Saturday’s massive earthquake.

€3m EU aid for Chile earthquake Monday, March 01, 2010 09:00 CET The European Commission has approved €3 million of emergency aid following the earthquake that shook Chile on Saturday a ...

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:12:00 +0100

The European Commission has approved €3 million of emergency aid following the earthquake that shook Chile on Saturday and has caused over 300 deaths. "As an act of solidarity with the Chilean people, we have immediately earmarked €3 million for the organisations working on the ground there, so....

Greece Hopes to Buoy European Shares

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:05:00 +0100

European stocks were expected to open higher, following positive sessions in the U.S. and Asia, as investors take heart from reports of a rescue package for Greece.

More than 700 dead in Chile quake; 90 aftershocks

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:03:00 +0100

Santiago - The streets were deserted Sunday night in Concepcion amidst a curfew issued to clamp down on looting on day two after Chile was rocked by an 8.8 earthquake. An estimated 90 aftershocks continued to rattle the region since the early Saturda...

Poland offers condolences after Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:53:00 +0100

2010-02-28 08:51 President Lech Kaczynski and Prime Minister Donald Tusk have sent messages of condolence to President Michelle Bachelet of Chile following a massive earthquake in that country.

Two UK couples 'missing' in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:51:00 +0100

Concern is growing for two British couple who are "missing" from a resort in Chile following Saturday's earthquake.

Tsunami devastates Chile coast

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:50:00 +0100

An amateur video has captured the moments after a tsunami, triggered by the massive earthquake, hit the Chilean town of Dichato. The scene along much of the country’s coast line is one of destruction after huge waves swept into villages. In Iloca, close to the epicentre, locals managed to survive by climbing up the nearest hill top.

New 6.2 aftershock strikes central Chile as death toll hits 708

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:46:00 +0100

A powerful new 6.2-magnitude aftershock struck central Chile late Sunday in the wake of a major 8.8-degree earthquake, a US government agency reported. The epicenter of the tremor was 35 kilometers underground and 109 kilometers northeast of the city of Talca, the US Geological Survey said. The official death toll for Chile's devastating 8.

Manning extends sympathy to Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:45:00 +0100

Prime Minister Patrick Manning has extended his sympathy to Chile, in wake of the massive earthquake which struck around 3.30 am on Saturday. The severe magnitude 8.8 tremor struck Chile near to its second largest city, Concepcion, and more than 700 Chileans are reported dead, so far.

Chile earthquake leads to run on commodities

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:41:00 +0100

Copper and oil prices have climbed after the Chile earthquake which as reduced production of copper - and oil is up on .

Death toll in Chile quake rises to 700 as British aid teams head to disaster zone

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:34:00 +0100

THE president of Chile said last night that Saturday's earthquake killed at least 708 people – sharply increasing the known death toll.

Chile steps up rescue after quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:28:00 +0100

Posted: Mon, Mar 01, 2010 Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has announced emergency measures to deal with the destruction caused by Saturday's massive earthquake.

Chile Quake Death Toll Over 700 As Rescue Ramps Up

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:26:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Scientists Defend Dire Tsunami Warning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:24:00 +0100

Despite Absence of Massive Waves' after Chile Quake, Officials say Best was Done with Data Available

Sun closes Chile casino after quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:11:00 +0100

Sun International Ltd has closed a casino in Chile after it was damaged by Saturday’s massive earthquake in the country.

UK charity workers due to arrive in Chile earthquake zone

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:09:00 +0100

UK charity workers were expected to arrive in Chile today to help survivors of a massive earthquake as concerns were raised for a number of missing Britons. Two British couples who were staying in the resort of Pichilemu are among those who have not yet contacted their families.

Chile: European aid necessary. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0100

01/03/2010 Chile: European aid necessary. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group "As with Haïti, Europe must show its solidarity with Chile, which has been devastated by an earthquake", said the Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, Joseph Daul MEP.

Chile earthquake: Families of two British couples fear for their safety

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:52:00 +0100

The families of two British couples who were backpacking in Chile have raised fears for their safety after a powerful earthquake hit the Andean nation.

Chile quake death toll over 700 as rescue ramps up (AP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:51:00 +0100

AP - Police fired tear gas and imposed an overnight curfew to control looters who sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city as Chile's earthquake toll surpassed 700. President Michelle Bachelet promised imminent deliveries of food, water and shelter for thousands living on the streets.

Chile quake death toll over 700 as rescue ramps up

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:40:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) -- Police fired tear gas and imposed an overnight curfew to control looters who sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city as Chile's earthquake toll surpassed 700. President Michelle Bachelet promised imminent deliveries of food, water and shelter for thousands living on the streets.

Swedes missing after Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:40:00 +0100

More than 100 Swedes are reported to be missing after the massive earthquake that hit Chile on Saturday. The foreign ministry has received unconfirmed reports of one Swede among the more than 700 dead.

Frantic search for survivors

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:38:00 +0100

Rescue teams are searching for survivors after Chile's quake toll topped 700 and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves left behind a path of death and destruction.

Relief as high waves spare Hawaii

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:36:00 +0100

VIDEO: Frantic search for quake survivors

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:35:00 +0100

Chile's quake toll has topped 700 as the extent of the disaster becomes clear in coastal areas where giant waves left behind a path of death and destruction. [Video]

VIDEO: Frantic search for quake survivors

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:27:00 +0100

Chile's quake toll has topped 700 as the extent of the disaster becomes clear in coastal areas where giant waves left behind a path of death and destruction. [Video]

NDCC to hold nationwide earthquake drills

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:00 +0100

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City - The National Disaster Coordinating Council on Monday said it will hold national earthquake drills in response to a series of deadly earthquakes worldwide, including last Saturday’s intensity 8.8 quake in Chile that left hundreds dead.

Guardian Daily: Earthquake hits Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:24:00 +0100

With aftershocks still rocking Chile, Jonathan Franklin in Santiago describes the extent of the damage to the country and how the government will cope in the weeks to come. David Cameron tells his last party conference before the general election that the choice is between him and Gordon Brown.

In Hawaii, Calm Prevailed Despite Tsunami Warning

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:22:00 +0100

Hawaiians knew the drill when alerted to the tsunami — they headed to higher ground and waited out the resulting choppy surf.

Chile quake sends copper higher

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:21:00 +0100

The price of copper jumps to the highest level in five weeks following the huge earthquake in Chile.

Chile faces huge quake challenge: president

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:21:00 +0100

Last Updated: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:08:00 +1100 Chile's President Michelle Bachelet says the country is facing a catastrophe of unthinkable magnitude after Saturday's earthquake and tsunami. More than 700 people are confirmed dead, but the president says the number of missing people is growing. Officials say 1.

A worried but well-prepared Japan escapes tsunami damage

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:21:00 +0100

Coastal homes were evacuated, train service stopped, and residents waited for hours. But the massive Chilean earthquake sent only small waves to the island nation. A nervous Japan on Sunday prepared for Godzilla. What it got instead was closer to the car insurance gecko.

Santiago counts its blessings

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:21:00 +0100

Damage is much less severe in the Chilean capital, where police say 33 died. Still, many people have been left homeless and are in shock. Strong aftershocks prompt some to sleep outdoors. Along Jasmin Street in this capital's middle-class Villa Olimpica neighborhood, residents were packing up their....

Rescuers search for Chile quake survivors; death toll jumps to 708

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:21:00 +0100

The death toll nearly doubles as rescuers reach isolated and devastated towns. About 2 million people are hurt or without their homes one day after the 8.8 quake. With more than 700 people reported dead, rescuers smashed through fallen walls and sawed into rubble Sunday in an urgent push to find....

Chile earthquake: troops impose curfew in attempt to halt looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:15:00 +0100

More than 10,000 troops have been deployed to maintain law and order and quell looting in towns affected by the Chilean earthquake and tsunamis, as the death toll rises and ...

Chile sends in troops to control looters as earthquake death toll passes 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:14:00 +0100

The country's government has sent in 10,000 troops to manage the chaos as earthquake survivors scramble for food and water.

Aftershocks Shake Chile as Rescue Efforts Continue

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:10:00 +0100

Amid a rising death toll and isolated outbreaks of looting, three aftershocks struck Chile on Monday morning as earthquake rescue efforts continued.

SA man tells of quake terror

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:09:00 +0100

A South African aviation engineer who is trapped in Santiago after a devastating earthquake, has told how terrifying it was to wake up with the whole hotel shaking back and forth.

Pacific spared worst of killer waves

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:06:00 +0100

With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe and set off fears of a repeat of the carnage that caught the world offguard in Asia in 2004. But by Sunday, the tsunami triggered by a huge earthquake off the coast of Chile last Saturday,....

Chilean Navy blamed for not sounding tsunami alarm

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:55:00 +0100

Chile's defense minister blamed the Navy on Sunday for not issuing a tsunami warning after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the South American country.

Jonathan Franklin on the aftermath of the earthquake in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:54:00 +0100

Jonathan Franklin on the aftermath of the earthquake in Chile and continuing aftershocks Jonathan Franklin

Death toll rises after Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:54:00 +0100

The death toll from Saturday's devastating earthquake in Chile rose to more than 700 as rescue workers fanned out across a 600km-long stretch of the country The death toll from Saturday's devastating earthquake in Chile rose to more than 700 last night as rescue workers fanned out across a 370-mile....

Chile military takes control of cities

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:54:00 +0100

Soldiers in charge of security in looting-hit province of Concepcion as death toll from disaster increases to more than 700 The Chilean military has taken control of towns and cities affected by the earthquake , it was reported today, imposing curfews and guarding shops from looters, as the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 700.

Company ready to take off for quake victims

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:48:00 +0100

AN AIRCRAFT charter company is flying almost 40 tonnes of vital emergency equipment to parts of Chile devastated by an earthquake.

Britons missing after Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:54:00 +0100

Concerns are mounting for Britons feared missing in the aftermath of the devastating Chilean earthquake.

Japan apologises for major tsunami alert (AFP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:52:00 +0100

AFP - Japanese authorities admitted Monday they may have been over-zealous in issuing their first major tsunami alert in more than 15 years for a wave that ended up causing almost no damage.

(AHN) Tsunami Threat In The Philippines Ends

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:34:00 +0100

The Philippines was spared from the tsunami expected as an aftermath of the magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile. The Philippines was one of the Pacific nations facing the threat of a tsunami following the Saturday morning tremor in Concepcion, Chile. - (AHN)

FACTBOX-10 largest earthquakes since 1900

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 10:01:22 GMT Source: Reuters March 1 (Reuters) - The massive earthquake that rocked Chile on Saturday was one of the most powerful ever recorded. The quake, which had a magnitude of 8.8, killed more than 700 people. Here is a ...

Troops called to halt looters after Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:27:00 +0100

Troops fired teargas and imposed a curfew Monday to stop looters running off with trolleyloads of goods from the wreckage of Chile's quake as rescuers scrabbled through rubble for survivors.

Chile's earthquake was horrible - but it could have been so much worse

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:25:00 +0100

| Chile is one of South America's richest, best-organised countries and many of its homes and offices were built to be earthquake resistant | Earthquake survivors comfort each other next to a destroye... (photo: AP / Roberto Candia)

Devastation in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:23:00 +0100

Why, even though this earthquake was significantly more powerful than the recent quake in Haiti, did Chile suffer much less devastation?

Aftershocks Shake Chile as Rescue Efforts Continue

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:23:00 +0100

Amid a rising death toll and isolated outbreaks of looting, three aftershocks struck Chile on Monday morning as earthquake rescue efforts continued.

Troops called to halt looters after Chile quake (AFP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0100

AFP - Troops fired teargas and imposed a curfew Monday to stop looters running off with trolleyloads of goods from the wreckage of Chile's quake as rescuers scrabbled through rubble for survivors.

Ukrainian President expresses condolences over deaths of people in Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:17:00 +0100

" On behalf of the Ukrainian people and on my own behalf, please send sincere condolences to the families of the diseased and wish a speedy recovery to all who suffered," reads a letter of condolences sent by Yanukovych to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.

Japan's tsunami expert says sorry for 'crying wolf'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:15:00 +0100

Japan's weather agency has apologised for over-reacting to tsunami warnings, after the government evacuated half a million people - only to find the waves that eventually hit were much smaller than expected.

FACTBOX - 10 largest earthquakes since 1900

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:13:00 +0100

Here is a factbox showing the 10 strongest earthquakes in the last century by magnitude. May 22, 1960 - Chile - An earthquake measuring 9.5 struck Santiago and Concepcion, triggering tidal waves and volcanic eruptions. Some 5,000 people were killed and 2 million made homeless.

European Commission Decision on the financing of primary emergency humanitarian actions in Chile from the general budget of the European Union (ECHO/CHL/BUD/2010/01000)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:11:00 +0100

2. In accordance with Articles 2(a) and 4 of Council Regulation No.1257/96, the principal objective of this Decision is to save and preserve lives in the emergency caused by the earthquake of 27 February 2010, and its aftershocks, in Chile.

First MSF team in Chile assessing earthquake damage - more staff en route

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:06:00 +0100

Members of the team arriving from Argentina are already in Santiago and will be traveling to the Maule region to assess needs in the coastal towns of that area. The first members of an exploratory team from Médecins San Frontières (MSF) have already arrived in Santiago, the capital city of Chile, in order to assess the needs of victims after an 8.

Britons missing after Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:05:00 +0100

Concerns are mounting for Britons feared missing in the aftermath of the devastating Chilean earthquake.

Desperation replaces fear as death toll from quake hits 708

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:05:00 +0100

DESPERATION and sporadic lawlessness were replacing the fear of falling masonry in towns across Chile last night, as hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find shelter, food and drinking water.

EU pledges over 4 million dollars to help quake-stricken Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:04:00 +0100

Brussels - The European Union is to spend over 4 million dollars in emergency aid to help Chile deal with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 700 persons, the bloc's commissioner for humanitarian aid said on Monday. As an...

Earthquake in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:02:00 +0100

Source: Merlin - UK Reuters and AlertNet are not responsible for the content of this article or for any external internet sites. The views expressed are the author's alone. Over 700 people have died following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile on Saturday. Merlin is carefully tracking the situation and is monitoring the levels of need.

Attack kills 1 NATO member, 4 Afghans

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:01:00 +0100

A suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy Monday outside the major southern Afghan city of Kandahar, killing one NATO service member and four Afghan civilians, officials said.

Six Britons missing in Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:18:00 +0100

Concerns were mounting today for six Britons reported missing after Saturday's devastating Chilean earthquake and tsunami that have killed more than 700 people.

Chile President Michelle Bachelet steps up quake rescue

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:09:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has announced emergency measures to deal with the destruction caused by Saturday's massive earthquake. The 8.8 magnitude quake - one of the most powerful recorded - devastated central parts of the country, killing more than 700 people. <...

Cape woman prays for brother missing in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:06:00 +0100

A Cape Town woman is getting increasingly worried because she has been unable to make contact with her brother in Chile since a devastating earthquake hit the South American nation.

Ottawa con artist's feisty victim rebuilds

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:02:00 +0100

A woman whose life was completely devastated by an abusive con artist is rebuilding after her hard work and dogged determination helped send him to prison.

Troops enforce curfew in quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:57:00 +0100

Chileans in the capital Santiago and further south near the epicentre of the weekend's devastating earthquake are passing an uneasy night, broken by aftershocks.

Chile Benefits from Lessons Learned

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:56:00 +0100

Building Codes Bolstered after Most Powerful Quake in Recorded History Hit Nation in 1960

Why Chile Is Better Than Haiti at Handling Earthquakes

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:53:00 +0100

The Chile quake was 500 times stronger than the Haiti quake, so why did it cause so much less destruction?

EU aid for Chile earthquake victims

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:42:00 +0100

The European Commission said today it was sending €3 million in emergency aid to help the victims of the earthquake in Chile. The South American country was hit by a strong earthquake early on Saturday morning, causing widespread damage in central areas of the country. Authorities say more than 700 people died.

Fast track relief funding for Chile earthquake victims: EUR 3 mln decision adopted

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:39:00 +0100

Brussels Following the statement by President Barroso yesterday, a fast-track "primary emergency" decision has been adopted by the European Commission providing 3 million EUR for immediate relief following the Chile earthquake, the press office of the European Commission announced.

Chile sends 10,000 troops to quash looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:38:00 +0100

Chile's government scrambles to provide aid to thousands of homeless in towns devastated by an earthquake and tsunamis as 10,000 troops move into stricken areas to quell looting.

Oil falls back below $80 as dollar strengthens (AP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:53:00 +0100

AP - Oil prices lost early gains Monday to retreat below $80 a barrel, as the effects of a rising dollar offset the strength in other commodities markets, such as copper, and increases in equities.

US Ambassador: Chile devastated by earthquake (AP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:53:00 +0100

AP - The U.S. ambassador to Chile says he knows of no American deaths from the earthquake in Chile, but stresses that officials are having a difficult time getting information from the most devastated region of Conception.

Tweets aided evacuation

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:45:00 +0100

Brian Shiro, a geophysicist at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, estimates he sent 500 tweets during Saturday's tsunami evacuation and became one small part of new technology that officials say helped to lead to a smooth evacuation and community response.

Hawaii businesses felt tsunami

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:45:00 +0100

From tour companies to the local grocery store, the Hawai'i tsunami scare represented either a boon or a bust. At Stanley's Chicken, a barbecue stand at Ward Gateway Center, business was a complete bust. Saturday is the only day the chicken stand operates, and employees were forced to evacuate from their low-lying "inundation zone.

Farrakhan: "White Right" Attacking Obama

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0100

Nation of Islam Minister Predicts Trouble for President; Says Obama Must Do More to Help Blacks

Quake death toll tops 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:41:00 +0100

Chile Rescue teams in Chile redoubled their efforts to search for survivors on Monday, as the number of people killed in Saturday's earthquake climbed to over 700. The extent of the disaster has become clear in coastal areas, where giant waves left behind a path of death and destruction.

US Ambassador: Chile devastated by earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:39:00 +0100

The U.S. ambassador to Chile says he knows of no American deaths from the earthquake in Chile, but stresses that officials are having a difficult time getting information from the most devastated region of Conception.

Vickery column

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:36:00 +0100

Chile managed to stage the 1962 World Cup just two years after a previous earthquake - pic: Getty Chile had been awarded the competition in 1956 despite a strong challenge from rival bidder Argentina. Accounts usually stress the oratory of Chile's Carlos Dittborn, who at the time was president of the South American Federation.

EARTHQUAKE: OVER 700 DEAD, TWO MILLION PEOPLE AFFECTED

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:35:00 +0100

CHILE So far 708 people have been confirmed dead while two million people have been affected as thousands of buildings were da

Southern Chile eager to get back to normal despite chaos - Feature

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:35:00 +0100

Concepcion, Chile - Southern Chile was busy Monday trying to get back to the normal rhythm of life despite the devastating earthquake and tsunami, which triggered looting and burglaries. We are destroying each other, said local resident Fabiola. ...

Chilean troops patrol quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:35:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Death toll surges over 700, likely to rise * Tsunamis devastate coastal communities * Copper prices surge , boosting global stocks * Chilean peso tumbles 1 percent (Adds peso falling, updates copper, mine reopenings) By Mario Naranjo....

Sizing Up The Tsunami: Why It Wasn't So Big

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:28:00 +0100

The earthquake in Chile on Saturday not only brought down buildings and killed hundreds of people it also created a tsunami. The tsunami set off alarms around the Pacific basin. Eventually, the waves turned out to be pretty small, at least beyond Chile. Scientists explain why it wasn't as severe as it might have been.

The Nation: How To Help Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:28:00 +0100

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake in central Chile has devastated the region with death tolls exceeding 700. Peter Rothberg of The Nation has a list of ways you can help.

More Than 700 Die In Chile Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:28:00 +0100

Renee Montagne talks to Eben Harrell, a Time magazine reporter in Santiago. While Chile's capital city was not as damaged as other regions by the weekend's massive earthquake, there is little gas or food left in many neighborhoods; and collapsed roads are hampering relief efforts.

Obama warned by Nation of Islam leader that 'white right' will make him one-term president

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:27:00 +0100

The 76-year-old leader said the 'white right' was conspiring to make Obama a one-term president, and pointed to his stalled efforts to introduce health care legislation as proof.

Chile Cracks Down on Looters after Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0100

Cops Enforce Curfew in Hard-Hit City of Concepcion, Ward off Looters with Tear Gas as Death Toll Tops 700 Full Coverage

Chile earthquake: the aftermath

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:24:00 +0100

Rescue workers and residents respond after an 8.8-magnitude quake killed hundreds and destroyed thousands of homes

07:02 Chile Keeps Digging f...

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:24:00 +0100

01 de marzo de 2010, 07:02 Santiago, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The search for survivors goes on today in Chile as this South American country copes with the aftermath of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that has killed over 700 people according to the latest count available.

Six Britons missing in Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:21:00 +0100

Concerns were mounting today for six Britons reported missing after Saturday's devastating Chilean earthquake and tsunami that have killed more than 700 people.

Chilean President to Deploy 10,000 Soldiers to Quake Regions

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:36:00 +0100

President Bachelet says an agreement has been reached with supermarket chains to distribute food free-of-charge

After the quake - desperate days

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:31:00 +0100

Chileans are going without food, water and electricity as the dust settles and the scale of Saturday's 8.8 earthquake is revealed, Jonathan Franklin reports from Santiago.

Chile troops impose curfew in quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:30:00 +0100

Death toll surges over 700, likely to rise; tsunamis devastate coastal communities

Chile Troops, Police Attack Post-Quake Looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:28:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Two UK couples 'missing' in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0100

Concern is growing for two British couples who are "missing" from a resort in Chile following Saturday's earthquake.

Asia stocks rise on copper prices

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +0100

By Umesh Desai HONG KONG - Asian shares rose on Monday, boosted by mining stocks after a massive earthquake in Chile, the world's top copper producer, and on signs that Greece's debt crisis could be easing. Asian equity markets were also buoyed by reports which showed factory activity in the....

'Nature showed us her fury'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:14:00 +0100

I was scared stiff. My book-shelf in my room went down, my CD collection too and my figures of Jesus and Mary went down. If you have never felt an earthquake, consider yourself lucky. This is the worst thing that nature can hit you with. Juan Francisco Barboza, Maipu, Chile I live in Valdivia, in the south of Chile and we felt the earthquake too.

Video: American Fatalities Unknown in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0100

U.S. Ambassador to Chile Paul Simons spoke on the phone to Maggie Rodriguez about the number of American fatalities after the earthquake and tsunami hit Santiago.

(Map) Offshore Chile Region Earthquakes (as of 28 Feb 2010)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0100

Date: 28 Feb 2010 Type: Natural Disaster Keyword(s): Earthquake; Damage Assessment; Transportation; Logistics; Population and Demographics; Affected Population Format(s): With the exception of public UN sources, reproduction or redistribution of the above text, in whole, part or in any form, requires the prior consent of the original source.

Chilean cops try control looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0100

Police have fired tear gas and imposed an overnight curfew to control looters who sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city as Chile's earthquake toll surpassed 700.

Chile steps up quake rescue effort

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:08:00 +0100

The race continues to help the millions affected by the devastating earthquake that rocked Chile on Saturday, killing more than 700 people.

Chile earthquake response steps up

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:06:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 12:10:00 GMT Source: British Red Cross Society - UK As the death toll from Saturday's earthquake in Chile reaches more than 700, the international Red Cross response is taking shape.

Caritas mobilises aid for Chile quake survivors

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:06:00 +0100

Caritas in Chile is mobilising to help survivors after a massive earthquake struck Saturday near the second largest city, ConcepciÃ³n. The quake measured 8.8. It has killed hundreds and devastated large parts of the country leaving two million people affected.

Bulgaria EU Commissioner: We Are Ready to Help Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:05:00 +0100

Bulgaria's EU Commissioner, Kristalina Georgieva, has stated that EU humanitarian aid experts are urgently assessing what is needed in Chile following Saturday's earthquake. Georgieva, the Bulgarian EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response was speaking....

Chilean troops patrol quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:04:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chile's government scrambled on Monday to provide aid to thousands of homeless people in coastal towns devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunamis, as 10,000 troops patrolled to quell looting.

Chilean troops patrol quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:04:00 +0100

Chile defense chief: Navy should have issued tsunami alarm

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:03:00 +0100

Chile's defense minister has blamed the Navy for not issuing a tsunami warning after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the South American country.

Chile races to find survivors, deliver aid

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:20:00 +0100

Rescuers are hunting survivors and crews are working to deliver food and water after the fifth strongest earthquake in 100 years hit central and southern Chile.

Latin American Ambassadors to coordinate aid for Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:15:00 +0100

Argentina"s Ambassador to Chile is seat this Monday for a meeting of Latin American Ambassadors, who will coordinate the regional aid for the victims of an earthquake that affected the Southern nation last Saturday. (01/03/2010 - 08:36 am)

Venezuela sends a message of solidarity to Chilean people

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:15:00 +0100

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, by means of the Foreign Ministry, sends a message of solidarity to the brother people of Chile in virtue of the terrible earthquake occurred in that nation early morning on Saturday. (01/03/2010 - 09:32 am)

What 1835 Chile quake taught Darwin

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:11:00 +0100

Chile is unfortunately no stranger to earthquakes. A quake similar to Saturday's struck almost exactly the same part of Chile on February 20, 1835 -- almost exactly 175 years ago.

FACTBOX-Five facts about earthquakes and magnitude

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:07:00 +0100

(Corrects paragraph 5 of Feb 27 story to make clear that a magnitude 7.0 quake releases 1,000 times more energy than a magnitude 5.0, not 900) Feb 27 (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile in the early hours of Saturday, shaking buildings in the....

Pictured: Body of looter left dying by side of the road after being hit by car in aftermath of Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0100

The country's government has sent in 10,000 troops to manage the chaos as earthquake survivors scramble for food and water.

Mexican 'Dirty War' author Montemayor dies

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0100

Mexican author and guerrilla movement scholar Carlos Montemayor, who penned War in Paradise, died Sunday at age 62.

Chile races to deliver aid, combat looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:56:00 +0100

Rescuers searched for survivors Monday as crews sought to deliver food and water and prevent looting after the fifth strongest earthquake in 100 years ravaged central and southern Chile.

Chilean troops patrol quake-stricken towns (Reuters)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:54:00 +0100

Reuters - Chile's government scrambled on Monday to provide aid to thousands of homeless people in coastal towns devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunamis, as 10,000 troops patrolled to quell looting.

Chile troops, police attack post-quake looting (AP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:54:00 +0100

AP - Security forces said Monday they arrested dozens of people for violating curfew after looters sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city and Chile's earthquake toll surpassed 700. President Michelle Bachelet promised imminent deliveries of food, water and shelter for thousands living on the streets.

Video: Chile Death Toll Hits 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:42:00 +0100

As Chile recovers from a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake and a resulting tsunami that flooded coastal towns, Mark Strassman reports from Santiago on the conditions after the catastrophe.

Chile troops, police attack post-quake looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) -- Security forces said Monday they arrested dozens of people for violating curfew after looters sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city and Chile's earthquake toll surpassed 700. President Michelle Bachelet promised imminent deliveries of food, water and shelter for thousands living on the streets.

Chile quake toll rises to 708, emergency declared

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0100

Searchers scoured the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors Sunday as the toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Chile reached 708.

Why Chile fared better than Haiti

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:59:00 +0100

Subduction zones are noted for producing some of the biggest earthquakes — the 2004 Indian Ocean quake also arose from a subduction zone. But Chile is particularly prone to tremors because the plates there are converging at high speed – about 80 millimetres a year compared to 25–70 millimetres a....

President Bachelet: Earthquake Unparalleled in Chilean History

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:59:00 +0100

President Bachelet says an agreement has been reached with supermarket chains to distribute food free-of-charge

Curfew imposed in quake-hit Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:56:00 +0100

Authorities act to stop looters as survivors grow restive over inadequate relief.

Aftershocks Jolt Chile as Troops Seek to Keep Order

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:56:00 +0100

Amid a rising death toll and isolated outbreaks of looting, three aftershocks struck Chile on Monday morning as earthquake rescue efforts continued.

Police cars smashed during arrest

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:45:00 +0100

A Charlottetown man is facing charges of resisting arrest after two police vehicles were rammed early Monday morning.

Seismologist: U.S. Will Have Big Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:43:00 +0100

Geophysicists Learn from Chile, Haiti Quakes to Better Prepare for Next Major Catastrophe to Strike U.S. Chile Quake Coverage

GlobalMedic responds to Chile Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:37:00 +0100

Reuters and AlertNet are not responsible for the content of this article or for any external internet sites. The views expressed are the author's alone. A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 147 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami.

Magnitude 8.8 Quake Strikes Chile; ADRA Responds

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:37:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 14:06:00 GMT Source: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International SILVER SPRING, Md. --Early Saturday, a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook south-central Chile killing at least 120, damaging infrastructure, and triggering a tsunami. The Adventist Development ...

ADRA Coordinates with Chilean Government to Provide Aid

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:37:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 14:10:00 GMT Source: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International SILVER SPRING, Md.--Following a deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest ever recorded, the extent of the humanitarian crisis in some of the worse hit areas in south-central Chile is ...

Earthquake Chile: "An entire village disappeared in the sea"/50,000 Euros for emergency aid

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:37:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 14:31:00 GMT Source: Malteser International - Germany Santiago/Cologne. "I saw how an entire village due to a wave disappeared in the sea only 45 min-utes after the earthquake", an eye witness reports from Concepci�n. Malteser International, the relief ...

UN starts Chile quake aid delivery

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:33:00 +0100

The UN said it would begin rushing aid deliveries to Chile today after the government officially asked for help with the weekend’s massive earthquake.

Germany's Relief Coalition Asks for Donations for Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:39:00 +0100

Initial support of 50,000 Euros from emergency aid funds Bonn, 1st March 2010 - as the damage caused by the earthquake in Chile becomes increasingly clear, Germany's Relief Coalition (Aktion Deutschland Hilft) is calling for donations to help those who survived the quake.

Japan apologizes for major tsunami alert

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:36:00 +0100

Japanese authorities admitted they may have been over-zealous in issuing their first major tsunami alert in more than 15 years for a wave that ended up causing almost no damage.

Chile quake death toll over 700 as rescue ramps up

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:36:00 +0100

Chile's quake toll tops 700 as rescuers search for survivors and Police fire tear gas at looters who sack virtually every market in this hard-hit city and impose an overnight curfew. President Michelle Bachelet promises imminent deliveries of food and water

EU pledges over 4 million dollars to Chile quake aid - Summary

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:36:00 +0100

Brussels- The European Union is to spend over 4 million dollars on emergency aid to help Chile deal with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 700 people, the bloc's commissioner for humanitarian aid said on Monday. As an a...

Scottish couple missing in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0100

Concern is growing for two British couples who are "missing" from a resort in Chile following Saturday's earthquake.

Cape woman prays for brother missing in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:29:00 +0100

A Cape Town woman is getting increasingly worried because she has been unable to make contact with her brother in Chile since a devastating earthquake hit the South American nation.

Chile rushes troops, aid to quake-stricken towns (Reuters)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:26:00 +0100

Reuters - Chile scrambled on Monday to provide aid to tens of thousands of homeless people in areas devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunamis, and 10,000 troops patrolled to quell looting.

Aftershocks Jolt Chile as Troops Seek to Keep Order

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:25:00 +0100

Amid a rising death toll and isolated outbreaks of looting, three aftershocks struck Chile on Monday morning as earthquake rescue efforts continued.

UN rushing aid to Chile after earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:22:00 +0100

The United Nations plans to rush supplies and support to Chile to help deal with the aftermath of last Saturday's earthquake.

Anglo American shuts Chilean mines after quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:13:00 +0100

RESOURCES giant Anglo American (AGL) today confirmed that production had been stopped at its mines in Chile following the devastating earthquake that struck at the weekend.

U.N. Mobilizes as Chile Asks for Help

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:13:00 +0100

United Nations "Ready to Take Action" after Earthquake-Stricken Country Officially Requests Aid

Access to Health Services a Challenge After Chile Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:12:00 +0100

Santiago, Chile - The massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile in the early hours of Saturday, 27 February, has now claimed at least 708 lives, according to government officials. The death toll is expected to continue to rise as communications are restored with the most affected areas.

Statement: Chile Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:12:00 +0100

On Saturday 27 February at 6.34am GMT a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile causing significant loss of life and massive damage to buildings and key infrastructure.

Chile earthquake relief: Want to help? Just send a text.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:09:00 +0100

Anyone wishing to donate to Chile earthquake relief efforts can now do so just by pressing a few buttons on their cellphone. After the Haiti earthquake in January, text donations totaled more than $40 million.

Chile rushes troops, aid to quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:09:00 +0100

(For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Death toll over 700, likely to rise * Tsunamis devastate coastal communities * Copper prices surge , Chile stocks fall * Chilean peso recovers from early losses (Adds tsunami damage details, updates markets) By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION,....

Oxfam sends staff to respond to Chilean Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:09:00 +0100

Oxfam is today (27 February) sending a team of water engineers and logisticians from Colombia and senior humanitarian staff from its center in Mexico in response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile today. Jeremy Loveless, Oxfam's Deputy Humanitarian Director: "Even though the severity of....

Looters ransack quake-hit Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:19:00 +0100

TROOPS are drafted in to stop looting as quake death toll expected to rise further

Sun International shuts down Chilean casino

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:11:00 +0100

Sun International has confirmed that they have closed down the Monticello Casino in Santiago, South of Chile following this weekend's earthquake which left a trail of destruction and hundreds dead.

Chile earthquake: ACT works with the government

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:10:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 15:01:00 GMT Source: Action by Churches Together (ACT) - Switzerland March 1, 2010 The 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile - one of the most powerful recorded - has killed more than 700 people, but the figure ...

Chile made mistake not warning of tsunami

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:09:00 +0100

Chile's defense minister says the navy made a mistake by not immediately issuing a tsunami warning after the earthquake that struck the country on February 27. Reports say that many of the 708 people who are known to have been killed in the 8.8-magnitude quake were in coastal regions that were overwhelmed by tsunami waves following the temblor.

Chile steps up quake rescue effort

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:08:00 +0100

The race continues to help the millions affected by the devastating earthquake that rocked Chile on Saturday, killing more than 700 people.

Copper price surges on fears over Chile supply

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:04:00 +0100

Copper prices staged their largest single-day rally for 11 months as Asian traders calculated the impact of the devastating earthquake in Chile and supply disruption from the world’s biggest producer of the metal.

Ashton and Georgieva to visit Haiti

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0100

Foreign policy chief and commissioner for humanitarian aid to see damage caused by earthquake.

Chile earthquake: concern grows for missing Britons

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:54:00 +0100

Five people from UK unaccounted for at Pichilemu surf resort Concern is growing for Britons who are missing in Chile following a devastating earthquake that has left more than 700 people dead . Two couples from the UK who were staying in the resort of Pichilemu in central Chile are among those who are yet to contact their families.

Chile rushes troops, aid to quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:46:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile, March 1 (Reuters) - Chile scrambled on Monday to provide aid to tens of thousands of homeless people in areas devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunamis, and 10,000 troops patrolled to quell looting.

Quake's dangerous aftermath

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:01:00 +0100

A seemingly calm and still Avon-Heathcote Estuary, in Christchurch, is turned into a churning mess by one of the tsunami that hit New Zealand on Sunday, following the earthquake in Chile hours before.As the camera looks out at...

UN readies Chile quake aid after gov't seeks help (AP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:56:00 +0100

AP - The United Nations says it will rush aid deliveries to Chile after the government asked for help in its recovery from this weekend's massive earthquake.

Chile earthquake worries Newfoundland families

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:45:00 +0100

A father from Carbonear whose son is visiting the south american country of Chile says he hasn't heard from him since the day after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake devestated a large area of the country.

FACTBOX-Chile copper mines, ports recover; LNG, refineries shut

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:40:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 16:17:27 GMT Source: Reuters March 1 (Reuters) - All but one of Chile's biggest copper mines hit by the massive weekend earthquake had restored operations by Monday, but persistent power supply problems threatened to restrict ...

EU foreign policy chief Ashton to visit Haiti

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:34:00 +0100

BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton will travel to Haiti on Tuesday to underline the EU's commitment to help the quake-stricken country to stand on its feet. "The scale of devastation was huge destroying not only the....

Mines struggle back to life in quake-ravaged Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:31:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chile's mines and seaports were struggling to get up and running early Monday, two days after a massive earthquake disrupted commodity production in the world's top copper supplier, as damage to the power grid hindered a return to normal operations.

Chile Battles Looters, Struggles with Aid

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0100

Cops Enforce Curfew in Hard-Hit City of Concepcion, Ward off Looters with Tear Gas as Death Toll Tops 700 Full Coverage

Six Britons 'missing' after quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0100

Six Britons are among those reported "missing" on a website in Chile following Saturday's earthquake.

Why the Chile quake tsunami was smaller than feared

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:29:00 +0100

Previous earthquakes in Chile have sent devastating waves right across the Pacific, so why didn't the most recent one?

Volcanic explosions expected in Chile quake's wake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:29:00 +0100

Geologists will be watching for increased levels of volcanic activity caused by the powerful quake that struck Chile

Corruption in Philippine construction industry linked to unsafe structures

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:47:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - After seeing the devastation brought by the quakes in Haiti and Chile, a noted Filipino architect warned that corruption in the Philippine construction industry have made many infrastructures in the country unable to withstand strong earthquakes.

Chile races to deliver aid, combat looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:47:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile -- Rescuers searched for survivors Monday as crews sought to deliver food and water and prevent looting after the fifth strongest earthquake in 100 years ravaged central and southern Chile.

Chile earthquake: President Bachelet opens up to foreign aid

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:41:00 +0100

After days of holding off on accepting foreign aid offers in the wake of the Chile earthquake, President Michelle Bachelet has now welcomed the help from abroad.

Looters roam wreckage of Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:34:00 +0100

Dozens of looters were arrested today as they scavenged among the wreckage of the massive Chilean earthquake that killed at least 700 people.

Quake Leaves About 800 Dead in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:28:00 +0100

01 de marzo de 2010, 11:57 Santiago, March 1 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean National Emergency Office confirmed on Monday that the number of deaths caused by the 8.8-degree earthquake that hit the South American country on Saturday early morning is about 800.

People, Groups Flock to the Web After Chile Earthquake (PC World)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:26:00 +0100

CHILE: Earthquake could boost medium-term growth

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:23:00 +0100

In the early morning of February 27, central and southern Chile was shaken by a violent earthquake with important medium-term economic consequences.

Caritas mobilises aid for Chile quake survivors

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:16:00 +0100

Caritas in Chile is mobilising to help survivors after a massive earthquake struck Saturday near the second largest city, Concepción. The quake measured 8.8. It has killed hundreds and devastated large parts of the country leaving two million people affected.

News update: ShelterBox sends emergency shelter to Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:16:00 +0100

An initial consignment of 448 ShelterBoxes containing disaster relief tents and life-saving supplies is being sent to Chile in response to the massive earthquake that hit the country.

Searching for Lessons in Haiti's Tragedy

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:15:00 +0100

Some Call for International Humanitarian Force to Take Charge in Future Emergencies

‘What the earthquake didn’t take... the sea took’

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:11:00 +0100

A public gym has been transformed into a makeshift morgue after a surging tsunami devastated a picturesque Chilean coastal town, leaving hundreds of people missing.

Three survivors heard amid rubble in Concepcion

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:07:00 +0100

Concepcion, Chile - Rescue teams heard three survivors Monday in the rubble of a 14-floor building in Concepcion, Chile, that collapsed in the weekend earthquake. We got answers in the form of two knocks and there was apparently someone who broke a ...

Copper price surges on Chile production fears

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:27:00 +0100

Copper prices surged today as traders calculated the impact on supply caused by the earthquake in Chile, the world’s biggest producer of the metal.

Death toll tops 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:27:00 +0100

Rescue teams searched for survivors yesterday after Chile's quake toll topped 700 and the extent of the disaster became clear in coastal areas where giant waves left behind a path of death and destruction.

Chileans on Vacations Struggle to Get Home

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:25:00 +0100

Summer vacation was winding down when the quake hit, and with the airport damaged, many Chileans are stranded.

Wrecked Roads and Bridges in Chile Hinder Rescue Effort

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:25:00 +0100

The Chilean government asked the United Nations for emergency assistance as rescue crews had trouble reaching ravaged corners of the country.

Chileans on Vacations Struggle to Get Home

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:05:00 +0100

Summer vacation was winding down when the quake hit, and with the airport damaged, many Chileans are stranded.

Secretary Clinton in Uruguay

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:02:00 +0100

PRESIDENT-ELECT MUJICA: (Via interpreter) Good morning, everybody. On behalf of my home and my country, I want to very especially thank (inaudible), Madam Secretary of State Clinton has had in coming here. Sometime, a short time ago, (inaudible) Secretary of State with whom we have been making....

European Observatories in Chile Undamaged by Earthquake (SPACE.com)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:57:00 +0100

SPACE.com - Several European-built observatories in Chile have escaped damage from the massive 8.8 earthquake that struck the South American country's central regions Saturday.

'We thought the building was close to collapse'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:53:00 +0100

Rescue workers in Chile are still searching for survivors of the earthquake which struck on Saturday. More than seven hundred people are now thought to have died, and two million have lost their homes. Despite the earthquake knocking out the telephone network, people have managed to get in contact with the BBC by using the the internet.

Chile: SA citizens safe

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0100

South Africa's ambassador and the four other staff of the embassy in Chile are safe, says the government.

Quake spares large UN staff, families in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:08:00 +0100

New York - The massive earthquake that struck Chile over the weekend spared the United Nations' 900 personnel and more than 1,600 family members in that country, a UN official said Monday. Alicia Barcena, the executive secretary of the UN Economic Co...

CHILE: Assessing Quake Damages, Acknowledging Mistakes

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:05:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Mar 1 (IPS) - While the number of victims of the severe earthquake and tsunami that hit Chile early Saturday has climbed to 723, government officials and experts admit that the catastrophe has highlighted institutional shortcomings and blunders.

Chile troops tackle earthquake looters

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:03:00 +0100

The Chilean military is attempting to restore order in the country's second city, Concepcion, amid looting after Saturday's devastating earthquake, BBC reported. One man was shot and killed and some 160 arrested as troops tried to stop the looting of food and other goods during an overnight curfew. The death toll of 708 from the 8.

Chile troops try to restore order

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:56:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile — Rescuers found signs of life in the wreckage of a 15-story building today as the world offered aid to victims of an earthquake that killed more than 700 people. Troops and police arrested dozens of people for violating a curfew designed to prevent looting.

Chile Quake: Signs of Life amid Looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:47:00 +0100

Survivors Pulled from Rubble as Death Toll Rises to 723; Dozens Arrested for Violating Curfew Full Coverage

Copper price up after Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:47:00 +0100

Canadian mining companies with operations in Chile reported Monday no damage to their operations from Friday's earthquake, but some said disrupted transportation links could make it difficult to get supplies.

Wrecked Roads and Bridges in Chile Hinder Rescue Effort

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:39:00 +0100

The Chilean government asked the United Nations for emergency assistance as rescue crews had trouble reaching ravaged corners of the country.

Mother's anxiety for son in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:31:00 +0100

A Guernsey mother waits anxiously to hear from her son who was in Chile with his partner from Devon when the earthquake hit.

Megaquake: Chile's deadly seismic shift

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:55:00 +0100

It lasted just 120 seconds. Among the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. Geologists call them “megaquakes” – when the planet’s tectonic plates collide. At a magnitude measuring 8.8 – emanating from 35 kilometres below ground – the quake has affected 80 per cent of Chilean territory including the....

Climate havoc result of human meddling

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:44:00 +0100

Chile is coping with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, its strongest in half a century. Many other Pacific countries are mopping up after tsunami waves from the jolt. While making headlines, however, these news fail to obscure reports from the climate front.

Giant waves brought death, misery to Chile coast

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:44:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 19:22:29 GMT Source: Reuters (For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) By Mario Naranjo DICHATO, Chile, March 1 (Reuters) - The sun had barely risen over the Chilean fishing town of Dichato on Saturday morning when the three ...

PM sends message of sympathy following earthquake in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:40:00 +0100

The Prime Minister has sent a message of sympathy to President Bachelet of Chile following the devastating earthquake this weekend.

Chile attacks post-quake looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:38:00 +0100

UPDATED: CONCEPCION, Chile -- Rescuers found signs of life in the wreckage of a 15-story building Monday as the world offered aid to victims of an earthquake that killed more than 700 people. Troops and police arrested dozens of people for violating a curfew designed to prevent looting.

Chile Earthquake Aftermath

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:34:00 +0100

Images of the Destruction Left Behind After an 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Struck the Country on Feb. 27

Chile deploys thousands of troops to keep the peace in aftermath of earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:34:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, CHILE -- Chile deployed more than 10,000 troops to protect supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores across its southern region, as looting and street clashes were reported Monday in the aftermath of the massive earthquake that struck this country over the weekend.

Chile rushes troops, aid to quake-stricken towns

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:33:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) – Chile scrambled on Monday to provide aid to tens of thousands of homeless people in areas devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunamis, and 10,000 troops patrolled to quell looting. The 8.8 magnitude quake on Saturday killed 711 people and the death toll was expected to rise.

Troops deployed in quake-hit Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0100

Authorities act to quell looters as death toll rises to 723 following Saturday's deadly quake.

Death toll in Chile quake reaches 723

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:28:00 +0100

Rescuers searched for survivors Monday as crews sought to deliver food and water and prevent looting after the fifth strongest earthquake in 100 years ravaged central and southern Chile.

Chile death toll over 700

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:22:00 +0100

CONCEPCION: Police fired tear gas and imposed an overnight curfew to control looters who sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city as Chile's earthquake toll surpassed 700. President Michelle Bachelet promised imminent deliveries of food, water and shelter for thousands living on the streets.

Farrakhan: Obama faces ‘white right’ trouble

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:20:00 +0100

CHICAGO - Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, boasting his divine stature, on Sunday predicted trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and urged him to do more to improve the lives of blacks and the downtrodden. The 76-year-old leader said the "white right" was conspiring to make Obama a....

Chile and Haiti: A Tale of Two Earthquakes

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:20:00 +0100

Chile President Michelle Bachelet steps up quake rescue

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:20:00 +0100

"We face a catastrophe of such unthinkable magnitude that it will require a giant effort," Ms Bachelet told reporters on Sunday in the capital, Santiago. The curfew, which began at 2100 local time (2400 GMT), applies in the region of Maule - where more than 541 are confirmed dead - and in Concepcion, Chile's second city.

Chile troops tackle quake looters

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:20:00 +0100

In coastal towns and villages hit by giant waves after the earthquake, the scale of destruction is becoming clear. More than 300 bodies were reportedly found in the fishing village of Constitucion alone. The mayor of Constitucion said the town's seafront and centre had been "completely destroyed" In....

Chile earthquake: ACT works with the government

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:18:00 +0100

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND â€” The 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile - one of the most powerful recorded â€“ has killed more than 700 people, but the figure is expected to increase. Troops are being deployed to help with rescue efforts and prevent looting. A curfew is enforced in some areas.

Secretary-General Closely Monitoring Developments in Chile after Huge Earthquake, Says United Nations on Standby to Offer Rapid Assistance

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:18:00 +0100

SG/SM/12769 The following statement was issued on Saturday, 27 February, by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is very closely monitoring developments, including the risk of Pacific Rim tsunamis, after the huge earthquake in Chile.

Chile earthquake: Views from the aid world

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:18:00 +0100

Although Chile's earthquake was stronger than the 7.0-magnitude quake that devastated Haiti in January, the death toll was lower thanks in part to Chile's status as a more developed country with better disaster preparedness notably in the quality of its more quake-resistant buildings.

Why Haiti's quake toll higher than Chile's

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:36:00 +0100

About six weeks ago, a large earthquake devastated Haiti and killed over 200,000 people. Saturday, a huge earthquake releasing 500 times more energy, devastated Chile and killed hundreds.

PM sends message of sympathy following Chile earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:36:00 +0100

This was published: 1 Mar 2010 - 07:07 pm The Prime Minister has sent a message of sympathy to President Bachelet of Chile following the devastating earthquake this weekend. The 8.8 magnitude earthquake has killed over 700 people.

Differences Between The Haiti And Chile Quakes

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:33:00 +0100

After the earthquake in Chile, at least 700 people are reported dead and millions more have been displaced. Those numbers are shocking, but the recent quake in Haiti killed and left homeless many more people, by comparison.

Chile Reacts To 'Unparalleled' Earthquake Disaster

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:33:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has called the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck that country on Saturday “an emergency unparalleled in the history of Chile.” In addition to dealing with the rising death toll, Chile is grappling with keeping order amid reports of looting.

Chile aid call as survivors found trapped (AFP)

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:32:00 +0100

AFP - Chile called for international aid on Monday as rescuers located earthquake survivors crying out desperately through the rubble and troops arrested dozens in a bid to contain looting.

13:50 Quake Leaves About 80...

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:30:00 +0100

01 de marzo de 2010, 13:50 Santiago, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Chileâ�Ös National Emergency Office confirmed on Monday that the number of dead caused by the 8.8 earthquake that hit the South American country early Saturday morning is about 800. According to the director of that entity, the quake,....

UN Confirms Chilean Call for Help

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:30:00 +0100

01 de marzo de 2010, 15:01 United Nations, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Chile presented to the United Nations a list of specific needs to confront the consequences of the earthquake that hit the country on Saturday 27, confirmed on Monday a UN source from the Chilean capital.

Are We Prepared for an 8.8 Quake?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:25:00 +0100

Which kinds of neighborhoods would be most susceptible if a quake hits the West Coast?

Day in Pictures

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:20:00 +0100

Photos Earthquake Aftermath A man walks past destruction in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27.

Chilean troops called to halt looters

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:20:00 +0100

Survivors of Chile's earthquake defied threats and looted stores as rescuers using sniffer dogs toiled through the night to locate those buried under rubble.

Giant waves brought death, misery to Chile coast

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:17:00 +0100

DICHATO, Chile (Reuters) - The sun had barely risen over the Chilean fishing town of Dichato on Saturday morning when the three giant waves roared in from the Pacific.

FACTBOX-Chile copper mines, ports recover from quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:16:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 19:53:55 GMT Source: Reuters March 1 (Reuters) - Chile's mines reopened Monday while its seaports struggled to get back to normal in the wake of Saturday's massive earthquake which disrupted power supply and shut nearly a ...

Chile: SA citizens safe

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:59:00 +0100

South Africa's ambassador and the four other staff of the embassy in Chile are safe, says the government.

Farrakhan predicts 'white right' trouble for Obama

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:19:00 +0100

Published Date: March 02, 2010 CHICAGO: Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, boasting his divine stature, on Sunday predicted trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and urged him to do more to improve the lives of blacks and the downtrodden. The 76-year-old leader said the "white right" was....

Giant waves brought death, misery to Chile coast

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:18:00 +0100

01 Mar 2010 19:22:29 GMT By Mario Naranjo DICHATO, Chile, March 1 (Reuters) - The sun had barely risen over the Chilean fishing town of Dichato on Saturday morning when the three giant waves roared in from the Pacific.

President Bachelet: Earthquake Unparalleled in Chilean History - Supermarket chains to distribute food free-of-charge

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:18:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet says the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shattered the central part of the country and displaced some 2 million people is an emergency "unparalleled in the history of Chile.

Chile earthquake: 'Looters run wild'? Not quite.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:13:00 +0100

News media from around the world have highlighted looting in the wake of the 8.8 Chile earthquake, but how bad is it really? Chileans say things are tense in some areas, but under control.

Ottawa Chilean community anxious to hear from families

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:11:00 +0100

While the people of Chile continue to pick up the pieces from Saturday's devastating earthquake, many Chilean-Canadians in Ottawa are still waiting by the phone to hear from their families back home.

Unease, and Wedding Bells, in Santiago After the Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:11:00 +0100

On Feb. 27, this bruised and shaken city took the first nervous steps toward reclaiming normalcy

Chile Battles Lawlessness, Desperation After Massive Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:08:00 +0100

President Bachelet attempts to rally nation in face of tragedy, devastation, while appealing to international community for assistance

Two Monster Quakes, Two Different Stories

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:03:00 +0100

Haiti and Chile experienced massive earthquakes with distinctly different effects. A look at factors that determined the destruction, the death toll and recovery.

Army tries to restore order in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:59:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, CHILE—The Chilean army, enforcing emergency decrees aimed at containing widespread looting, arrested scores of people Monday for violating an overnight curfew as the country reeled from the weekend’s devastating earthquake. The death toll climbed past the 700 mark as more bodies were....

President Bachelet: Earthquake Unparalleled in Chilean History

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0100

Navy Cancels Tsunami Warning in Hawaii

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0100

; Ships Return to Pearl Harbor American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2010 The commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific ordered the return of Pearl Harbor-based ships that sortied today. USS Crommelin, USS O'Kane, USS Chafee and USS Chung-Hoon departed Pearl....

Death Toll Rises from Chilean Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0100

, Resulting Tsunami Appears Mild Michael Bowman | Washington 27 February 2010 At least 300 people are reported killed in Chile after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the South American nation. The temblor devastated vast swaths of Chile's central region and triggered tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific.

Search For Survivors Continues After Chile Quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0100

Search For Survivors Continues After Chile Massive Quake VOA News 28 February 2010 Rescue workers are tearing through the rubble in search of survivors in Chile Sunday, a day after a massive earthquake shattered the country's central region. The 8.8 magnitude quake struck the South American country Saturday in the early morning hours.

National › Japan to provide $3 mil in emergency aid to quake-struck Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:56:00 +0100

Japan decided Monday to provide up to $3 million in emergency grant aid to Chile to help the country cope with the massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake…

Hundreds of looters detained in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:44:00 +0100

Hundreds of looters detained in earthquake-hit Chile as rescuers try to reach dozens of people feared trapped in collapsed apartment block.

Army moves in to quell looting in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:40:00 +0100

Around ten thousand Chilean troops have been moved into areas stricken by the massive earthquake there at the weekend. Their aim; to put a stop to riots and widespread looting. Police used tear gas and imposed a curfew in the badly damaged town of Concepcion where hundreds of people had ransacked stores for food and other goods.

(AHN) Update: Chile Supermarkets To Distribute Free Food For Quake Victims

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:39:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced Sunday an agreement with supermarket chains to distribute food to earthquake victims free of charge. - (AHN)

US providing medical, other support to Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:39:00 +0100

Washington - The United States will provide Chile with a field hospital and other assistance to help the South American country cope with the massive earthquake that struck two days ago, the State Department said Monday. The United States was also pr...

Updates to Canada's Response to Chile Earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:05:00 +0100

(No. A/38 ¿ March 1, 2010) Effective immediately and until further notice, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada will publish daily updates on the Government of Canada's response to the Chile earthquake.

Strict Building Code May Explain Lower Chile Toll

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:04:00 +0100

The recent earthquake in Chile was much stronger than the earthquake that shook Haiti last month, but far fewer people have died in Chile. One reason seems to be that Chile has strict building codes to deal with large quakes. Eduardo Kausel, a professor of engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers his insight.

Britons still missing after Chile quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:02:00 +0100

Hundreds of looters detained in Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Lisa Millar, Washington Last Updated: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 07:48:00 +1100 Hundreds of looters have been detained in earthquake-hit Chile, where troops have been forced to fire tear gas to stop mobs from pillaging shops and homes. Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the earthquake are being hampered by....

'How are we going to live?'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:59:00 +0100

Residents of the Chilean fishing town of Dichato have recounted their experiences of the giant waves that roared in from the Pacific.

Couple traced after Chilean quake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:49:00 +0100

A Scottish couple who had been missing in Chile after Saturday's massive earthquake are traced in the country's capital Santiago.

Clinton: U.S. critics losing force in Latin America

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:48:00 +0100

* Clinton cites Haiti, Honduras as success stories * Says U.S. critics in region losing their audience * Recognizes continued governance, economic problems By Andrew Quinn BUENOS AIRES, March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday defended the Obama administration's approach....

Curfew Chile following earthquake

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:37:00 +0100

A dawn to dusk curfew has been imposed in Chile after Saturday's massive earthquake, with reports tonight that looting is spreading in Concepcion, the city worst hit by the quake. Jonathan Rugman reports.

Chile, Haiti Quakes Explained

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:34:00 +0100

Significant aftershocks continue to rock Chile two days after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake brought down buildings and bridges, and triggered a tsunami. And yet it's already clear the devastation won't reach the levels seen in Haiti. Walter Mooney, a seismologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, explains the differences between the two quakes.

Chilean Montrealers organize earthquake relief

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:33:00 +0100

Canadian-Chileans in Montreal are rallying to raise cash for their earthquake-devastated home country.

Clinton ferrying satellite gear to quake-hit Chile

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:48:00 +0100

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday she will bring 20 satellite phones and a technician with her when she visits earthquake-damaged Chile....

Chile Troops, Police Attack Post-Quake Looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:45:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, KOMPAS.com Rescuers found signs of life in the wreckage of a 15-story building Monday as the world offered aid to victims of an earthquake that killed more than 700 people. Troops and police arrested dozens of people for violating a curfew designed to prevent looting.

A study in contrasts: Lessons of natural disasters in Chile and Haiti

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:43:00 +0100

Chile's quality of the government and the relative wealth of its citizens means it was much better off after its earthquake than Haiti.

Chile: Prepared for the Quake, But Not the Tsunami

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:41:00 +0100

A significant number of the dead in Chile were victims not of pancaked buildings but of quake-caused waves that punished the country's coast

Police try to control looting in Chilean city

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:33:00 +0100

One man is reported shot and killed and about 160 people are arrested as police try to control post-earthquake looting in parts of Chile.

World › Rescuers look for Chile quake survivors as looting continues

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:28:00 +0100

Rescuers found signs of life in the wreckage of a 15-story building Monday as the world offered aid to victims of an earthquake that killed…

Plane carrying aid to Chilean city crashes, killing six people

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:27:00 +0100

Six people were killed Monday when the small plane they were on board crashed while carrying aid to Chilean city Concepcion, which was hit hard by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake early Saturday, local officials said, Xinhua reported. The Piper PA 31 ...

Chilean Forces Crack Down on Looting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:19:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile — Security forces said Monday they had arrested dozens of people for violating a curfew after looters sacked virtually every market in this hard-hit city and Chile’s earthquake toll surpassed 700.

Chile Quake Occurred In Zone Of 'Increased Stress'

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:15:00 +0100

Posted on: Monday, 1 March 2010, 10:56 CST The massive, 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile Feb. 27 occurred in an offshore zone that was under increased stress caused by a 1960 quake of magnitude 9.5, according to geologist Jian Lin of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).

Chile Battles Lawlessness, Desperation After Massive Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:25:00 +0100

Chilean authorities are struggling to maintain order, distribute supplies, and rescue survivors after Saturday's powerful earthquake that killed more than 700 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings. President Michelle Bachelet is attempting to rally her nation....

Clinton Bringing Communications Gear to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:23:00 +0100

Clinton attended inauguration of new Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, bringing communications gear requested by the Chilean government

Chile quake death toll continues to climb as Australia pledges support

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:21:00 +0100

The death toll from a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile has reached 723, officials said.

Chile confronts 'emergency without parallel'

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:13:00 +0100

Rescuers searched for survivors as crews sought to deliver food and water and prevent looting after the fifth strongest earthquake in 100 years ravaged Chile.

Troops deployed amid Chile unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:12:00 +0100

Thousands of Chilean troops head to the devastated earthquake zone as reports emerge of survivors turning to looting.

Soles4Souls(R), the Shoe Charity is Collecting Donations to Aid in the Relief Effort in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:10:00 +0100

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, the second country to be devastated by a quake in less than 8 weeks, Soles4Souls, the shoe charity, is ...

Soles4Souls(R) Clothing Division Clothes4Souls(TM) to Collect New Clothing for Chilean Earthquake Victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:10:00 +0100

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Clothes4Souls, a charitable division of Soles4Souls, announced today it is seeking donations from manufacturers and retail partners to provide new clothing to the victims of Saturday's 8...

Chile earthquake: 10,000 troops deployed to prevent looting and enforce curfew

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:04:00 +0100

Troops deployed to enforce a military curfew and crack down on looting following Saturday's earthquake.

Army takes control as looters raid cities devastated by earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:01:00 +0100

The army took control of vast swaths of Chile yesterday as rescue workers struggled to help survivors confronting civil turmoil, a shattered infrastructure and regular aftershocks.

Army takes control as looters raid cities devastated by earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:58:00 +0100

The army took control of vast swaths of Chile yesterday as rescue workers struggled to help survivors confronting civil turmoil, a shattered infrastructure and regular aftershocks.

Chile: Aid Trickles Out but Looters Remain

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:54:00 +0100

Survivors Pulled from Rubble as Death Toll Rises to 723; U.N., Clinton Promise Aid Deliveries Full Coverage

Death toll in Chile quake reaches 723

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:52:00 +0100

Fresh from a stint in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, rescuers worked to free people who could be trapped in a 15-story building in hard-hit Concepcion in central Chile, about 70 miles (115 kilometers) from the earthquake's epicenter. Fire commander Juan Carlos Subercaseaux confirmed Monday three people....

Chilean quake death toll rises to 723: gov't

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:50:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile early Saturday has reached 723, the Chilean government said on Monday More than 500 people were injured and at least 19 people are still unaccounted for, said the National Emergency Office (Onemi).

China to provide 1 mln U.S.dollars aid to quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:50:00 +0100

China was preparing for disaster relief work and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to Chile according to need, said Yao.

Int'l community promises new aid to Chile, looting occurs in quake-hit zones

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:50:00 +0100

The international community has promised aid to Chile, while rescuers are desperately trying to find more survivors within the first 72 hours after the quake. In the meantime, looting has been reported in Concepcion, and parts of the capital Santiago.

Pictures of the Day

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:45:00 +0100

In today's photos, children paint their faces in India, lanterns are released in Taiwan, South Koreans celebrate the uprising against Japan and more.

USAID Responds to Chile Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:40:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the earthquake in Chile and a request from the Chilean government, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is sending 18 sa...

Tsunami sweeps away entire towns on Chilean coast

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:54:00 +0100

TALCAHUANO, Chile (AP) -- When the shaking stopped, Marioli Gatica and her extended family huddled in a circle on the floor of their seaside wooden home in this gritty port town, listening to the radio by a lantern's light....

Chilean quake sets stage for copper price hikes

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:53:00 +0100

Fuels concern about impact of production disruptions on an already-shrinking global supply

Chile and Haiti: Earthquakes defy comparison

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:53:00 +0100

02 Mar 2010 00:01:46 GMT Source: Oxfam GB - UK Following recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti, Chris Hufstader explains why it's important to resist simplistic comparisons of disasters.

Chile asks Canada for help

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:49:00 +0100

Chile is asking Canada to provide a field hospital, a pontoon bridge, generators and telecommunications equipment following Saturday's devastating earthquake that killed more than 700 people, destroyed 500,000 homes and displaced at least 1.5 million people.

Chile rushes aid to stricken towns

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:44:00 +0100

Chilean troops are struggling to restore order after a huge earthquake and tsunamis that killed more than 700 people.

Video: Earthquake Zones Most At Risk

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:40:00 +0100

In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Chile, CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports that there are some locations even in the U.S. which are at risk due to potentially-disastrous seismic activity.

Tsunami sweeps away entire towns on Chilean coast (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:37:00 +0100

AP - When the shaking stopped, Marioli Gatica and her extended family huddled in a circle on the floor of their seaside wooden home in this gritty port town, listening to the radio by a lantern's light.

Thousands begin evacuating in Japan as threat of tsunami nears

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:36:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of residents began evacuating Sunday morning from coastal Japan in anticipation of a possible tsunami following Chile's 8.8-magnitude earthquake.

Thousands still without food, water in parts of quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:36:00 +0100

A tale of two Chiles began to emerge late Monday, with life starting to return to normal in Santiago and northern parts of the country, while other areas struggled with lack of food and water and looters roaming the streets.

Tsunami Sweeps Away Entire Towns On Chilean Coast

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:34:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Don't Mention the Insurgency, Afghanistan Tells Reporters

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:32:00 +0100

Afghanistan's intelligence service, the National Directorate of Security, summoned reporters on Monday to tell them that they will no longer be allowed to report on attacks by Taliban insurgents while they are in progress, saying it only encourages the Islamist militants.

Troops deployed to quell looting after Chile quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:30:00 +0100

When the earth began to buckle, Alberto Rozas instinctively grabbed his seven-year-old daughter and waited in the bathroom for it to be over. He knows now that he can bless his stars for what happened next. The newly-built tower fell like an oak in a gale, plunging father and daughter an equivalent of 13 stories to the ground.

Troops shoot man dead and fire teargas in bid to contain growing unrest and looting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:29:00 +0100

CHILEAN military forces yesterday shot one man dead and made around 160 arrests in the city of Concepción amid growing civil unrest in the wake of Saturday's devastating e

Don't Mention the Insurgency, Afghanistan Tells Reporters

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:25:00 +0100

International Medical Corps on the Ground in Chile, Following 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:22:00 +0100

02 Mar 2010 00:19:00 GMT Source: International Medical Corps (IMC) - USA International Medical Corps has a representative on the ground in Chile, coordinating with ONEMI (the National Office of Emergencies and Information) and assessing the needs at local hospitals and ...

Chilean troops on alert for post-quake looters

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:41:00 +0100

DOZENS of looters were arrested yesterday as they scavenged among the wreckage of the massive Chilean earthquake that has killed at least 723 people.

Social media helped with Hawaii tsunami evacuation (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:38:00 +0100

AP - Tweets and other forms of social networking helped create a relatively smooth evacuation of as many as 50,000 people on Oahu as a tsunami raced toward Hawaii.

Chile deploys troops to contain chaos after earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:22:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, CHILE -- Security forces struggled to contain looting and clashes in this country's second-largest city on Monday, as tens of thousands of Chileans who lost their homes in Saturday's earthquake camped out in the streets and waited for relief.

Agency sorry over tsunami

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:19:00 +0100

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Monday apologized for overestimating the tsunami danger following the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday. The highest tsunami, at 1.2 meters, was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture and Susaki Port in Kochi Prefecture.

EDITORIAL: Disaster in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:19:00 +0100

A very powerful earthquake struck Chile on Saturday. It was centered offshore deep below the seabed and had a magnitude of 8.8. The energy released by this quake was 500 times greater than that of the temblor which recently devastated Haiti. The tsunami caused by the Chile earthquake swept across....

Quake, tsunami destroy Chile beach towns

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:15:00 +0100

The beach communities of Chile’s south-central coast suffered the double tragedy of the earthquake and the tsunami it caused. In Talcahuano, 80 percent of the 180,000 residents are homeless.

International Medical Corps on the Ground in Chile, Following 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:11:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, March 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps has a representative on the ground in Chile, coordinating with ONEMI (the National Office of Emergencies and Information) a...

Relief as Scottish couple found safe after Chile earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:02:00 +0100

The family of a Scottish couple caught up in the devastating earthquake in Chile spoke of their relief last night as it emerged they were alive and well.

Chile rushes aid to stricken towns

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0100

Chilean troops are struggling to restore order after a huge earthquake and tsunamis that killed more than 700 people.

Hundreds of Canadians unaccounted for in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:24:00 +0100

Foreign Affairs department has located about 230 of 485 people that loved ones sought after devastating weekend earthquake

Chile troops sent to quell post-quake unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:21:00 +0100

Angry and hungry Chileans set fire to shops in the quake-hit city of Concepcion Monday as President Michelle Bachelet rushed 5,000 extra troops to the disaster zone to maintain order.

Internet-savvy Chile taps twitter

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:20:00 +0100

Since Saturday's quake, traditional media here have focused on hard news death tolls, rescue efforts, government announcements ...

Pak Ui Chun Conveys Sympathy to Chilean FM

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:17:00 +0100

Pyongyang, March 1 (KCNA) -- DPRK Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun Sunday sent a message of sympathy to Mariano Fernandez Amunategui, Foreign Minister of Chile, as regards strong earthquake that hit the country on the Pacific coast. Pak in the message said upon the sad news that the country suffered....

Chile Appeals for Aid, Deploys Troops

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:15:00 +0100

Chile's president appealed to the U.N. for aid and dispatched more troops to quell looting in the country's heavily damaged south, two days after a giant earthquake slammed the nation.

Building Codes Eased Impact of Quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:15:00 +0100

Chile's stringent building codes helped avert an even greater loss of life from the massive earthquake, but the extensive use of adobe in the hardest-hit regions meant many structures were no match for the temblor's strength.

Clinton ferrying satellite gear to quake-hit Chile (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:08:00 +0100

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday she will bring 20 satellite phones and a technician with her when she visits earthquake-damaged Chile.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:06:00 +0100

(CNN Student News) March 2, 2010 Media Literacy Question of the Day In your opinion, what role might religious organizations play in a media campaign? Explain. Earthquake Aftermath What are some of the challenges that the people of Chile are facing in the aftermath of a recent earthquake? How have....

N.W.T. MP Bevington stuck in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:04:00 +0100

Western Arctic NDP MP Dennis Bevington and his wife are stranded in Chile, where an earthquake struck over the weekend.

Chile Earthquake: How to Help

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:56:00 +0100

(CBS) Text Donations for Chile through one of several organizations via the Mobile Giving Foundation. Text CHILE to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross Text CHILE to 23583 to donate $10 to Habitat for Humanity Text CHILE to 20222 to donate $10 to World Vision Text CHILE to 50555 to donate $10 to....

Oil prices rise to six-week high on U.S. consumer spending

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:51:00 +0100

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 Oil prices rise to six-week high on U.S. consumer spending C RUDE oil prices rose yesterday after United States (U.S.) consumers increased spending for a fourth consecutive month in January, signaling that fuel demand may gain, and as the dollar strengthened, curbing the appeal of commodities.

CNN Student News Transcript: March 2, 2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:44:00 +0100

(CNN Student News) March 2, 2010 Download PDF maps related to today's show: Transcript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: Satellite phones, mobile bridges, field hospitals and kitchens.

O'Brien: In Chile, looters are leaving the biggest aftershocks

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:44:00 +0100

The drive into Concepcion couldn't have been more dramatic. We turned the corner through a dense morning fog onto a main street and a small crowd moved into the streets against traffic. It's just two days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake toppled walls and collapsed buildings, but people are looting.

Situation 'quite precarious' in quake-ravaged Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:44:00 +0100

Rescuers searched for survivors as crews sought to deliver food and water and prevent looting after the fifth strongest earthquake in 100 years ravaged Chile.

Woman awaits brother's fate in Chile quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:07:00 +0100

A Wagga Wagga woman in southern New South Wales is anxiously waiting for news of her brother in Chile whom she has been unable to contact since the earthquake on Saturday.

Situation 'quite precarious' in quake-ravaged Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:01:00 +0100

Rescuers searched for survivors as crews sought to deliver food and water and prevent looting after the fifth strongest earthquake in 100 years ravaged Chile.

Extra troops deployed amid Chile earthquake unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:58:00 +0100

Thousands of Chilean troops are heading to the country's devastated earthquake zone as reports emerge of desperate survivors turning to looting and arson, BBC reported. President Michelle Bachelet said a total of 7,000 troops would soon be in place in ...

Chile earthquake: How California would fare

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:45:00 +0100

If California experienced a Chile earthquake, strict building codes and a culture of preparedness are on its side, but citizens have to take responsibility, observers say.

Ottawa's Chilean community anxious to hear from families

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:34:00 +0100

Many Chilean-Canadians in Ottawa are still waiting to hear from their families after an earthquake devastated the South American country Saturday.

Waves and heavy rain hit Fiji

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:51:00 +0100

AAP Fiji has been soaked by surges of sea water and heavy rain. Villagers at Tukavesi on the island of Vanua Levu headed for the hills after heavy waves came crashing into their homes on Sunday night, the Fiji Times reported. A tsunami warning was issued for most of the Pacific on Sunday morning after an 8.

Latest News : Chile and Haiti: A tale of two earthquakes

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:40:00 +0100

Chile and Haiti: A tale of two earthquakes The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile early on Feb. 27 was 500 times stronger than the 7.0 quake that killed an estimated 200,000 Haitians last month. And yet the number of casualties in Chile appears to be exponentially smaller, with the official death toll still in the hundreds.

UK support for Red Cross following Chilean earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:18:00 +0100

The earthquake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck on Saturday morning in the Bio-Bio province, 113km north Concepcion, Chile's second-largest city.

UN assisting Chile in aftermath of massive quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:18:00 +0100

Following a request from the Chilean Government for assistance in the wake of Saturday's devastating earthquake, the United Nations and Member States are assisting the South American nation to assess the damage wrought and help people in need. The 8.

Chile Earthquake Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:18:00 +0100

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) BACKGROUND AND KEY DEVELOPMENTS - At 0334 hours local time on February 27, a magnitude 8.

AUSTRALIAN ASSISTANCE TO CHILE

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:18:00 +0100

Australia will provide emergency supplies including portable generators to provide power and lighting to affected communities. Australia will also make an initial contribution of $4 million in reconstruction assistance following detailed needs assessments by Chilean authorities.

UPDATE 2: Tsunami warning for Northland (Northland Regional Council)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0100

UPDATE NO.2 0550hrs: Local Civil Defence officials have repeated earlier warnings for Northlanders to stay away from East Coast beaches and estuaries ...

article: Feb 28 2010 - Tsunami alert from Chile earthquake (Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0100

readings. Arrival times of the first waves Chatham Islands: GeoNet tsunami gauges' Owenga Wharf (east coast): 07:25 am (NZDT), 08:10 am (CHADT) New Zealand mainland: Gisborne (port): 08:20 am (NZDT) East Cape (Lottin Point): 08:20 am (NZDT) Napier (port): 08:25 am (NZDT) Castlepoint (Wairarapa....

Tsunami warning for Wellington (Wellington City Council)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0100

Issued at 1:30am on Sunday 27 February 2010. Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence Emergency Management (MCDEM) and the Wellington Emergency Management ...

Tsunami warning for Northland (Northland Regional Council)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0100

UPDATE NO.1 0300hrs - People along Northland’s east coast are being warned to stay away from beaches and estuaries as a tsunami heads towards New Zealand.

UPDATE 4: Tsunami warning downgraded but caution advised (Northland Regional Council)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0100

UPDATE No.4 1530hrs: Northland’s Civil Defence representatives are urging people in the region’s coastal areas to continue to err on the side of caution ...

Tsunami warning: nude photoshoot cancelled (Wellington City Council)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:00 +0100

A mass nude photoshoot planned for WellingtonÃ‚â€™s Breaker Bay beach has been cancelled as a result of the tsunami warning in effect.

Quake stops production for biggest Chile winemaker (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:08:00 +0100

AP - Chile's biggest winemaker said Monday that is stopping production for at least a week because the mammoth earthquake hit the nation's wine-growing heartland hard, damaging wineries and the transportation network.

US State Department warning alert for visitors to Chile, loo

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:25:00 +0100

ting rampant (photos, pictures, video) Photo slideshow below. The slideshow includes photos of the Santiago airport, which had serious damage. Below is information from the US State Department. The agency is advising Americans to avoid non-essential travel.

UN is sending 45 satellite phones to Chile and is offering 30 tons of food ...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:25:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is sending 45 satellite phones to Chile for officials coordinating earthquake relief efforts and is prepared to send 30 tons of food and other aid if the... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)

Chilean economy well placed to rebuild

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:25:00 +0100

| While the human tragedy of the earthquake in Chile will be long-lasting, the impact on the country's economy is expected to be "limited and short-lived". | Despite the Chilean quake being ... (photo: AP / Silvia Izquierdo)

Chile Was Prepared for the Quake but Not the Tsunami

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:14:00 +0100

A significant number of the dead in Chile were victims not of pancaked buildings but of quake-caused waves that punished the country's coast

Oil rises above US$80 per barrel on copper, bullish data

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Oil extended gains to rise above US$80 a barrel on Monday, lifted by a rally in the copper price, a steady U.S. dollar and bullish global economic data.

Surging metals prices help boost Asian markets

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Resources stocks helped lift Asian markets Monday, as metal prices surged on concerns that supply could be disrupted by damage from a massive earthquake in Chile.

Chile minister says navy made mistake on tsunami

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chile's defense minister said Sunday that the navy made a mistake by not immediately issuing a tsunami warning after a mammoth earthquake, a step that could have helped coastal villagers flee to higher ground sooner.

Hawaii beaches peaceful after threat

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Hawaii's beaches were again filled with sun-soaking tourists as life returned to normal Sunday following a scare from a tsunami that raced across the Pacific, setting off mass evacuations and safety worries.

U.S. use of 'Chinese Taipei' is big warning: lawmaker

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - An opposition lawmaker has demanded that Taiwan's government defend the country's sovereignty by asking the U.S. government for a correction after referring to Taiwan as “Chinese Taipei” for the first time in official usage.

Looters, police clash in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Richard Reynolds, Santiago Last Updated: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +1100 Looters and security forces have clashed in the ruins of Chile's second city, Concepcion, in the aftwermath of the country's devastating earthquake. Tensions rose as police fired tear gas to try to disperse an angry crowd that....

Quake stops production for biggest Chile winemaker

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:56:00 +0100

SAO PAULO (AP) -- Chile's biggest winemaker said Monday that is stopping production for at least a week because the mammoth earthquake hit the nation's wine-growing heartland hard, damaging wineries and the transportation network....

Survivors’ stories begin to emerge from the rubble

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:01:00 +0100

T&T existing along same fault line as hapless Haiti

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:55:00 +0100

In this penultimate special report on Disaster in T&T, are you prepared? Ira Mathur examines how the State’s enactment of a building code can save tens of thousands of lives, in the event of a major disaster. “My colleagues and I at the Seismic Centre have all been saying, for the last five or six....

Chile Focus Turns to Reconstruction

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:45:00 +0100

Chile's leading copper producer resumes production after quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:42:00 +0100

Santiago. The National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco) restarted operations in its El Teniente and Andina mines, after the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the country's central-south region on Saturday, Xinhua informed. Codelco, Chile's leading copper producer, said in a statement....

Korea is no longer 'earthquake-proof'

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:53:00 +0100

S.Korean officials & experts spoke on the nation's preparedness for massive earthquakes. -The Korea Herald/ANN

Chile quake boosts miners in upbeat European trade (AFP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:39:00 +0100

AFP - Miners dragged European stocks higher on Monday as metals prices surged on fears of disruption to copper supplies in the wake of a devastating earthquake in Chile.

UN assisting Chile in aftermath of massive quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:36:00 +0100

Following a request from the Chilean Government for assistance in the wake of Saturday’s devastating earthquake, the United Nations and Member States are assisting the South American nation to assess the damage wrought and help people in need.

Clinton Bringing Communications Gear to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:36:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on the eve of a visit to Chile to show solidarity with that country amid its earthquake disaster, says she is bringing in communications gear requested by the Chilean government. Clinton spoke in Montevideo where she attended the inauguration of new Uruguayan President Jose Mujica.

Chile Battles Lawlessness, Desperation After Massive Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:36:00 +0100

Chilean authorities are struggling to maintain order, distribute supplies, and rescue survivors after Saturday's powerful earthquake that killed more than 720 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings. President Michelle Bachelet is attempting to rally her nation....

Bachelet: Earthquake Unparalleled in Chilean History

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:36:00 +0100

President Bachelet: Earthquake Unparalleled in Chilean History VOA News 01 March 2010 Chilean President Michelle Bachelet says the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shattered the central part of the country and displaced some 2 million people is an emergency "unparalleled in the history of Chile.

More typhoid cases feared in Fiji

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:30:00 +0100

Last Updated: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:54:00 +1100 The number of typhoid cases reported in Fiji has remained steady at 99, but there are signs the situation is about to worsen. The Ministry of Health says it has yet to conduct more tests on suspected cases. Testing was put on hold over the weekend because....

Chile earthquake may have shortened length of Earth's days

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:51:00 +0100

The powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile, killing more than 700 people and triggering a tsunami alert, may also have shifted the planet's axis and shortened the length of each Earth day.

Chile informs RF of relief needed for quake victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:35:00 +0100

02.03.2010, 03.33 SANTIAGO, March 2 (Itar-Tass) - The Chilean authorities have brought to the notice of the Russian side their requirements for humanitarian aid and means for rescue work in the areas hit by a strong earthquake, Yuri Filatov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Chile, told Itar-Tass on Monday.

Looters rampage in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:24:00 +0100

Angry mobs hunting provisions ransacked fire stations and a medical clinic in Chile.

Clinton will meet Chilean President Bachelet, Pinera after deadly quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:14:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 1 (KUNA) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and President-elect Sebastian Pinera on Tuesday in the aftermath of a deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake, the U.S. Ambassador to Chile late Monday.

Earthquake in Chile: Your stories

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:28:00 +0100

Chile earthquake: winemakers halt production due to damage

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:26:00 +0100

Chile's biggest winemaker has said that is stopping production for at least a week because the mammoth earthquake hit the nation's wine-growing heartland hard, damaging wineries and the transpiration network.

Bulgaria Commissioner to Appeal to EU Countries over Haiti Aid

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:25:00 +0100

Bulgaria EU Commissioner, Kristalina Georgieva, will urge EU member states to speed up their work towards the commitments made to Haiti following January's deadly earthquake. Georgieva, the Bulgarian EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, is set to....

Emergency Operations Center Situation Report #3 Chile Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:19:00 +0100

GENERAL OVERVIEW - This earthquake, the strongest in the last 50 years in Chile, affected six regions, home to nearly 80% of the Chilean population. - The death toll from the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday, 27 February, stands officially at 723.

Chile Earthquake Situation Report #2

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:19:00 +0100

The mission of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors. Chile• Earthquake Situation Report #2 01 March 2010

Secretary Clinton Delivering Communications Equipment to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:19:00 +0100

By Stephen Kaufman Staff Writer Washington — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is bringing communications equipment, including satellite phones, to Chile to help the country recover from a massive earthquake that struck February 27, and she said U.S.

Tsunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:09:00 +0100

AP - The 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck.

Scientists say tsunami models should be tested (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:09:00 +0100

AP - In the coming months and years, scientists will pore over reams of data from what turned out to be the minuscule tsunami that reached Hawaii on Saturday.

Tsunami sweeps away entire town on Chilean coast

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:07:00 +0100

Close to 80 per cent of Talcahuano's residents are homeless, with 10,000 homes uninhabitable and hundreds more destroyed.

Australia to provide $4.5 million in aid to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:06:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Australia will provide 5 million Australian dollars ($4.5 million) in aid and reconstruction assistance to Chile in the wake of its devastating earthquake.

Battle zone: looters raid quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:53:00 +0100

Chile's second-largest city, Concepcion, is struggling with looters despite the presence of troops.

'Run! Run! Maremoto!' Tsunami!

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:13:00 +0100

The Chilean city of Constitucion was hit first by the quake, then by the waves, and now isolation. Sergio Poblete stared in lingering disbelief Monday at a once-pleasant park transformed into a wasteland of debris -- twisted cars and trucks, felled trees, parts of houses and a 20-foot fishing boat pushed half a mile from its river berth.

Troops battle post-quake unrest in Chile (AFP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:10:00 +0100

AFP - Mobs of angry, hungry survivors of the huge Chile earthquake set fire to shops in the devastated city of Concepcion where troops battled to keep order.

Beach towns hit by double tragedy

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:08:00 +0100

More horrific stories of the devastation caused by Chile’s earthquake emerged today as beach communities counted the cost of a double tragedy.

Tsunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:57:00 +0100

PELLUHUE, Chile (AP) -- The 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck....

Baroness Ashton bows to pressure to visit Haiti - two months after the earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:57:00 +0100

Baroness Ashton, Europe's foreign policy chief, will fly to Haiti tomorrow two months after the earthquake following criticism over her failure to visit the scene of the devastation.

Beach towns hit by double tragedy

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:54:00 +0100

More horrific stories of the devastation caused by Chile's earthquake have emerged as beach communities counted the cost of a double tragedy. The country's south-central coast suffered the double tragedy on Saturday of the earthquake and the tsunami it caused.

Chile earthquake: red faces in Japan over tsunami no-show

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0100

Japanese authorities who issued a prolonged tsunami alert that sent 500,000 people fleeing for higher ground following the Chilean earthquake have apologised for "crying wolf".

Irishman tells how he got out of hostel 'by the skin of my teeth'

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0100

AN IRISHMAN in Chile has told how he escaped "by the skin of my teeth" when his hostel was obliterated by the earthquake that has devastated whole areas of the country.

Troops deployed on streets to quell riots and looting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0100

WHEN THE earth began to buckle, Alberto Rozas instinctively grabbed his seven-year-old daughter and waited in the bathroom for it to be over.

Beach towns hit by double tragedy

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:39:00 +0100

More horrific stories of the devastation caused by Chile's earthquake have emerged as beach communities counted the cost of a double tragedy.

Survivor recounts Santiago's post-quake chaos

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:39:00 +0100

Eduardo Ravani Jr. was photographing a wedding reception early Saturday at Las Terrazas dela Reina on the hills overlooking Santiago, Chile, when the party disc jockey told him: "Hey, I think the building is moving."

Troops battle post-quake unrest in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:02:00 +0100

The death toll rose to 723 and security fears rose as troops and police clamped down on rampant looting.

National › Minister questions continuing Tokyo Marathon despite tsunami warning

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Hiroshi Nakai, state minister in charge of disaster prevention, on Tuesday questioned the prudence of proceeding with Sunday's Tokyo Marathon despite the issuing of a…

Troops battle post-quake unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:50:00 +0100

Mobs of angry, hungry survivors of the huge Chile earthquake have set fire to shops in the devastated city of Concepcion where troops are battling to keep order.

Chile battles lawlessness, desperation after quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:48:00 +0100

Chilean authorities are struggling to maintain order, distribute supplies, and rescue survivors after Saturday's powerful earthquake. More than 720 people were killed and hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings damaged or destroyed, VOA reports.

Battle zone: troops tackle post-quake unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:47:00 +0100

Chile's second-largest city, Concepcion, is struggling with looters despite the presence of troops.

Aid being distributed to Chile quake victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:37:00 +0100

The authorities in Chile are sending 100,000 kilos of food aid to areas affected by the earthquake that caused widespread damage to parts of the country on Saturday.

Minister raises question about Tokyo Marathon

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:36:00 +0100

Hiroshi Nakai, state minister in charge of disaster prevention, on Tuesday questioned the prudence of proceeding with Sunday's Tokyo Marathon despite the issuing of a tsunami warning for the capital following an earthquake in Chile. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe.

Chile's beach towns hit by double tragedy

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:36:00 +0100

More horrific stories of the devastation caused by Chile’s earthquake emerged today as beach communities counted the cost of a double tragedy.

Troops deployed amid Chile unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:31:00 +0100

Posted: Tue, Mar 02, 2010 Thousands of Chilean troops are heading to the country's devastated earthquake zone as reports emerge of desperate survivors turning to looting and arson. President Michelle Bachelet said a total ...

Troops battle post-quake unrest in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:22:00 +0100

Mobs of angry, hungry survivors of the huge Chile earthquake set fire to shops in the devastated city of Concepcion where troops battled to keep order.

Chile struggles to stop looting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:21:00 +0100

A curfew in Chile's second city, Concepcion, is extended as troops struggle to contain looting after the earthquake.

Attempts to contain looting in quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:37:00 +0100

A curfew in Chile's second city of Concepcion has been extended until midday as troops struggle to contain looting after the earthquake.

Aid groups ready to help if needed

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:34:00 +0100

| International aid agencies faced with back-to-back natural disasters in Haiti and Chile say they are well-equipped to manage both -- if they are asked. | There's no need to shift priorities away fro... (photo: AP / Natacha Pisarenko)

Chile earthquake: supermarket blazes as looting continues

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:28:00 +0100

Dramatic scenes as a supermarket in the earthquake-hit city of Concepcion, Chile burns down just hours after having been looted.

Concepcion survivors riot as extra troops flown in

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:20:00 +0100

Chile Fears over security are rising in the town of Concepcion, the decimated city near the epicentre of Saturday’s huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake. Angry survivors, desperate for food, have clashed with police and set fire to shops. The death toll has now reached 723.

Chile rushes troops, aid to quake-stricken towns

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:14:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) – Looters raided more stores in this ravaged city yesterday as thousands of Chilean troops struggled to restore order after a huge ...

Chile earthquake: troops crackdown on looting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:13:00 +0100

In an attempt to control looting in Concepcion following the devastating earthquake on Saturday, Chile has sent 10,000 troops to enforce a 9pm to 6am military curfew.

Looters roam Chile quake wreckage

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:08:00 +0100

Dozens of looters were arrested as they scavenged among the wreckage of the massive Chilean earthquake that killed at least 700 people.

Japan apologises for major tsunami alert

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:28:00 +0100

TOKYO – Japanese authorities admitted Monday they may have been over-zealous in issuing their first major tsunami alert in more than 15 years for a wave that ended up causing almost no damage. "The agency's tsunami forecasts turned out to be a bit too big.

Town survived massive Chile earthquake... only to be wiped off the map by tsunami an hour later

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:26:00 +0100

Survivors in Talcahuano heard nothing of a tsunami - until it slammed into their house with an unearthly roar about an hour after Saturday's magnitude 8.8 quake.

Chile earthquake shifts Earth's axis, makes days shorter

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:23:00 +0100

The recent massive earthquake that hit Chile might have shifted the Earth's axis by 8 centimeter and made days shorter by 1.26 microseconds, RIA-NOVOSTI news agency reported referring to a report by NASA.

Medvedev instructs EMERCOM to send relief supplies to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:12:00 +0100

02.03.2010, 11.54 MOSCOW, March 2 (Itar-Tass) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev instructed the Ministry for Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) to send relief supplies to Chile, which was hit in an earthquake. “The president instructed the emergencies minister to send relief supplies to Chile,” the Kremlin press service told Itar-Tass on Tuesday.

Tsunami Swept Away Fleeing Bus Full Of Retirees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:08:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Earthquake in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0100

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday ordered humanitarian aid sent to Chile, which was severely damaged by a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake over the weekend, the Kremlin said. Story Earthquake in Chile The 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Latin American country in the early hours of Saturday.

Russia to send humanitarian aid to quake-struck Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0100

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday ordered humanitarian aid sent to Chile, which was severely damaged by a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake over the weekend, the Kremlin said.

Chile death toll rises to 723, rescue operations continue

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:17:00 +0100

Six people were killed Monday when the small plane they were on board crashed while carrying aid to Concepcion.

QUAKE: TOLL RISES, AFFECTED AREAS ATTENDING AID

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:08:00 +0100

CHILE Chile’s main TV stations are airing scenes of chaos and devastation in the central-southern zones hit by Saturday’s mass

ACT Alert: Chile Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:08:00 +0100

Alert Chile - No. 04/2010 EARTHQUAKE Geneva, 1st March 2010 An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 on the Richter scale hit Chile on February 27 at 3:34am (1:34am EST). The epicentre was 70 miles northeast of Concepcion, one of Chile's largest cities with around 670,000 inhabitants.

Tsunami swept away bus of retirees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:48:00 +0100

The horror experienced in one Chilean resort town underscores the destruction wrought by the huge quake and the tsunami that ravaged communities along the south-central coast. Tsunami - United States - California - Australia - Chile

State comptrollers: Israel not preparing for earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:42:00 +0100

Published: 03.02.10, 11:49 / Israel News State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss said that despite previous reports condemning Israel's level preparedness in the event of an earthquake, very little has been done to repair the faults. At a State Control Committee meeting on Tuesday following the....

Chile quake bigger than Haiti

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:51:00 +0100

The Chile earthquake released nearly 1 000 times more energy than the one that devastated Haiti in January, but left 200 times fewer fatalities.

British couple turn up in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:45:00 +0100

A couple feared missing in Chile following a huge earthquake turn up safe and well in Santiago.

State comptroller: Decisions on quake readiness not implemented

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:44:00 +0100

Days after major Chile earthquake State Control Committee convenes to discuss Israel's readiness for natural disasters. Lindenstrauss warns nearly nothing has been done to fix known impairments

Continued Looting in Chile in Aftermath of Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:28:00 +0100

Lawlessness that has plagued Concepcion since the city was badly damaged by the quake prompted officials to extend curfew

Tsunami sweeps away entire town on Chilean coast

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:25:00 +0100

Close to 80 per cent of Talcahuano's residents are homeless, with 10,000 homes uninhabitable and hundreds more destroyed.

Medvedev tells Emergencies Ministry to provide aid for Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:24:00 +0100

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has told the Emergencies Ministry to provide humanitarian aid for the quake-hit Chile. According to the Kremlin’s press service, the Emergencies Ministry is expected to fly two planeloads of tents, warm clothes, power generators and prime necessities. An 8.

Tsunami Swept Bus with Retirees into Ocean

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:37:00 +0100

Chile's Quake Triggered Waves that Surged into Seaside Town and Dragged Bus Carrying 40; Only 5 Bodies Found

Central Chile still reeling after quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:37:00 +0100

Food, water and power supplies are still sporadic in parts of central Chile after Saturday's massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Seaside villagers lost homes and livelihoods in Chile quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:33:00 +0100

Bellamira Neira sits staring at the belongings that chronicle a lifetime, sprawled out on the sand for any stranger to see.

Solidarity can help Chile prevail

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:33:00 +0100

The earthquake of 2010 is not the first one of this magnitude in Chile's long, traumatic history.

Chile earthquake: troops struggling to keep control in ravaged city

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:33:00 +0100

Troops deployed to enforce a military curfew and crack down on looting following Saturday's earthquake.

Looting worsens in quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0100

Soldiers and police in Chile are struggling to contain looting among a population left desperate by Saturday’s earthquake. Some 7,000 troops have been deployed to maintain order and hand out aid, and a night-time curfew has been extended until midday. Hundreds of people have been detained for....

Tragedy strikes Chile relief operations

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0100

As aid efforts in Chile gain momentum with promises rolling in from the international community, it has emerged that an expedition to survey the damage left by the earthquake and tsunami has ended in further tragedy.

(Map) Reports of damage from the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday (as of 01 Mar 2010)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:21:00 +0100

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O'Brien: Looting is worst aftershock

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:19:00 +0100

Chile's President on the Earthquake and the Tsunami

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:17:00 +0100

As Chile struggles with looting and recovery, Bachelet talks to TIME about dealing with inaccurate information in the immediate aftermath of the 8.8 quake

Destruction in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0100

JUST six weeks after an earthquake killed over 200,000 people in Haiti, another huge tremor has shaken Latin America. Early in the morning on Saturday February 27th, a massive 8.8-magnitude quakethe fifth-largest recorded since 1900rocked the Pacific coast of central Chile.

Chilean city's curfew continues after quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:06:00 +0100

An overnight curfew in the Chilean city of Concepcion was extended until noon local time Tuesday as looting continued following Saturday's massive earthquake.

Concern for surfer in earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0100

The mother of a Cornish surfer who was in Chile when a huge earthquake struck says she has not heard from him for two weeks.

Chile earthquake: latest pictures show the extent of the damage caused by the quake and tsunami

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0100

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/7351944/Chile-earthquake-latest-pictures-show-the-extent-of-the-damage-caused-by-the-quake-and-tsunami.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/7351944/Chile-earthquake-latest-pictures-show-the-extent-of-the-damage-caused-by-the-quake-and-tsunami.

Troops fight mobs in post-quake Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:23:00 +0100

Armed civilian defence groups and soldiers patrolled the streets of the ruined Chilean city of Concepcion on Tuesday after mass looting diverted the desperate race to find survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

In search of an earthquake-proof building

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:20:00 +0100

It's a sobering fact: Earthquakes alone don't kill people; collapsed buildings do.

Troops fight mobs in post-quake Chile (AFP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:16:00 +0100

AFP - Armed civilian defence groups and soldiers patrolled the streets of the ruined Chilean city of Concepcion on Tuesday after mass looting diverted the desperate race to find survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Survivor recounts Chilean capital's post-quake chaos

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:11:00 +0100

(CNN) -- Eduardo Ravani Jr. was photographing a wedding reception early Saturday at Las Terrazas dela Reina on the hills overlooking Santiago, Chile, when the party disc jockey told him: "Hey, I think the building is moving."

Strict Building Code May Explain Lower Chile Toll

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:10:00 +0100

Clinton Visits Chile in Wake of Deadly Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:07:00 +0100

During her brief visit, Secretary Clinton delivering much-needed satellite phones

Sunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:55:00 +0100

PELLUHUE, Chile (AP) -- The 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck. They didn't make it. The tsunami came in three waves, surging 200 meters into this Pacific Ocean resort town and....

Chile Was Prepared for the Quake but Not the Tsunami (Time.com)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:46:00 +0100

Time.com - A significant number of the dead in Chile were victims not of pancaked buildings but of quake-caused waves that punished the country's coast

Chilean Troops Deployed in Hard-Hit City to Quell Unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:28:00 +0100

A curfew was extended on Tuesday in the devastated city of Concepción, as President Michelle Bachelet promised to send aid on boats, but said that looting would not be tolerated.

Chilean Troops Deployed in Hard-Hit City to Quell Unrest

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:28:00 +0100

A curfew was extended on Tuesday in the devastated city of Concepción, as President Michelle Bachelet promised to send aid on boats, but said that looting would not be tolerated.

O'Brien: In Chile, looters are leaving the biggest aftershocks

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:27:00 +0100

Tsunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:55:00 +0100

FACTBOX-Chile copper mines, ports recover from quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:47:00 +0100

March 2 (Reuters) - Chile's top miner Codelco said Tuesday all its operations at the Andina mine would return to normal later today in the wake of Saturday's massive earthquake. [ID:nN02154515] Meanwhile, Miner Antofagasta said it was receiving normal energy supply at its mines in quake-hit Chile.

Chile Earthquake May Have Shortened Days on Earth (SPACE.com)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:47:00 +0100

SPACE.com - The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.

With our help, Haiti can come back stronger

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:44:00 +0100

This one was in Chile. Although the 8.8-magnitude earthquake was more dangerous than the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that killed 200,000 Haitians, Chile suffered a fraction of Haiti's deaths. Apparently Chile's strict building codes saved thousands of lives there. That's not to say that the people in Chile are not devastated.

Seoul to send aid for Chile quake victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0100

Korea has decided to provide $2 million worth of emergency humanitarian aid to Chile, as the country devastated by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake last weekend struggles to maintain order. Chile has finally placed a call for international help. The Foreign Ministry in Seoul announced that it had....

Chile Tries To Restore Order In Quake-Hit Concepcion

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:40:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet said the city was under control a day after thousands of troops were deployed to put an end to widespread looting and rising crime following Saturday's earthquake and tsunami. But other reports described a city still in a state of panic.

Troops seek to halt looting in quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:38:00 +0100

Chile is increasing to 14,000 the number of troops sent to areas devastated by the massive earthquake and tsunami at the weekend.

Fidel Castro's Reflection: My Recent Meeting with Lula

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:35:00 +0100

02 de marzo de 2010, 09:43 Havana, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro highlighted the significance and symbolism he attached to Lula's recent visit and the last meeting with him, from his personal and revolutionary points of view.

Bolivia: Solidarity Program for Haiti and Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:35:00 +0100

02 de marzo de 2010, 09:55 La Paz, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) The Chile and Haiti Need You solidarity program, which is an initiative of President Evo Morales, will be presented in Bolivia on Tuesday. Palacio Quemado (seat of the government) Spokesman Ivan Canelas said the plan has the objective of....

Chile earthquake: A political storm brews

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:26:00 +0100

Saturday's 8.8 Chile earthquake came days before next week's landmark transition from outgoing President Michelle Bachelet to conservative President-elect Sebastian Piñera. Are the two playing politics with quake relief?

ADES: Will quake shake Chile's solid economy?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:25:00 +0100

OPINION: As a longtime resident of Brazil, I had no experience with earthquakes. But on Saturday, waking up in the wee hours with a shaking house and then running out into the street only to see the road flop and wallow like a vulgar piece of carpet, cars thrown into the air like toys, power lines....

ACT: Alert for Chile Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:21:00 +0100

Chile â€“ No. 04/2010 EARTHQUAKE Geneva, 1st March 2010 An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 on the Richter scale hit Chile on February 27 at 3:34am (1:34am EST). The epicentre was 70 miles northeast of Concepcion, one of Chile's largest cities with around 670,000 inhabitants.

Heart to Heart International Dispatches Advance Logistics Team to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:14:00 +0100

OLATHE, Kan., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart to Heart International, a humanitarian organization based in the Kansas City area is responding to the devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit

Chilean economy well placed to rebuild

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:13:00 +0100

Chile Quake: Troops Sent To Restore Order

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:37:00 +0100

Chile has deployed 14,000 troops to areas hit by the earthquake in an attempt to restore order after survivors continued to engage in rioting.

Cuban Medical Brigade to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:35:00 +0100

02 de marzo de 2010, 11:05 Havana, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) A Cuban medical brigade is traveling to Chile on Tuesday where it will assist the victims of an earthquake that shook this nation on Saturday. Cuban Health Minister Jose Ramon Balaguer and Chilean Ambassador in Cuba Gabriel Gaspar saw the 27-people brigade off in Havana.

Chile troops aim to stop looting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:28:00 +0100

A curfew in Chile's second city, Concepcion, comes to an end as troops prepare to hold back looters in the earthquake-hit city.

Experts to test tsunami model

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:25:00 +0100

Scientists will pore over data from what turned out to be the minuscule tsunami that reached Hawaii after the earthquake in Chile.

More troops deployed in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:25:00 +0100

Chile has deployed more troops to areas that have been devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami, says President Michelle Bachelet.

Save the Children Spain's chief executive caught in the earthquake 50 kilometres from the epicenter of Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:18:00 +0100

"The ceiling collapsed over our heads: I just had enough time to get out. Other families weren't so lucky." Santiago de Chile, Chile (March 2, 2010) - Save the Children has finally made contact with the chief executive of Save the Children Spain, who was caught in a collapsing building 50 km from....

Destroyed infrastructure hampers aid efforts in Chile, say agencies

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:18:00 +0100

BOGOTA (AlertNet) - Widespread damage to Chile's roads and bridges is stopping urgent emergency help from reaching communities hit by a massive earthquake last week, aid agencies say. Across Chile's worst hit central coastal region, hundreds of quake victims remain stranded and without electricity....

Families defend homes

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:17:00 +0100

Armed soldiers patrolled the streets of the ruined Chilean city after mass looting diverted.

Chile doubles troops on quake-hit streets as chaos grows

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:14:00 +0100

Thousands more troops have been deployed in towns across Chile as security forces battle to contain mass looting and unrest triggered by Saturday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Chile Tries To Quell Unrest In Quake-Hit Concepcion

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:10:00 +0100

Chile President: Tsunami Warnings May Have Failed

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:03:00 +0100

As Chile struggles with looting and recovery, President Michelle Bachelet talks to TIME about dealing with inaccurate information in the immediate aftermath of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake

Clinton promises solidarity, supplies for Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:28:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived Tuesday morning in Chile, bringing with her more than two dozen satellite phones and a pledge of U.S. commitment to the earthquake-damaged nation.

Model response to Chile quake?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0100

Experts debate how much emergency-response planners should rely on tsunami forecasts.

Chile earthquake: looking for a family member?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0100

For people seeking to restore contact with family members after the earthquake in Chile Following the earthquake of 27th February, thousands of people in Chile and abroad are without news of their loved ones.

Chile earthquake: website to facilitate family contacts operational

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0100

02 Mar 2010 15:17:27 GMT Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Switzerland Geneva (ICRC) – Following the devastating earthquake that shook Chile last Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) activated a website today to help thousands of people within the....

Oxfam’s team arrives in Chile to assess the damage and see where they can help

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0100

Source: Oxfam GB - UK Reuters and AlertNet are not responsible for the content of this article or for any external internet sites. The views expressed are the author's alone. Oxfam’s team of humanitarian workers arrived in Santiago during the early hours of Tuesday morning spearheading the aid....

Clinton brings phones, promises to quake-hit Chile (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0100

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs following a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones while promising more Tuesday in the country's capital.

Chile troops battle to quell quake looting (AFP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0100

AFP - Thousands more troops were deployed across quake-hit Chile Tuesday as residents took up arms to stop a wave of mass looting in the nation's second city, slapped with an 18-hour curfew.

US copper stays firm after Chile quake, euro gains

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:18:00 +0100

NEW YORK, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. copper futures were higher Tuesday, lifted as the euro picked up strength against the dollar and on lingering concerns ...

Clinton promises solidarity, supplies for quake-damaged Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:13:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived Tuesday morning in Chile, bringing with her more than two dozen satellite phones and a pledge of U.S. commitment to the earthquake-damaged nation.

Chile's President Promises Looting Will Be Under Control

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0100

Lawlessness that has plagued Concepcion since city was badly damaged by quake prompted officials to extend curfew

Clinton Visits Chile, Pledges Support in Wake of Deadly Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged U.S. support Tuesday to earthquake-stricken Chile during the third stop on her six-nation tour of Latin America. Clinton told reporters in Santiago the United States stands ready to help Chile in any way the government needs. Speaking alongside Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, Clinton said the U.

Chile doubles troops on quake-hit streets as chaos grows

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:47:00 +0100

Thousands more troops have been deployed in towns across Chile as security forces battle to contain mass looting and unrest triggered by Saturday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Chile begins airlifting food to hard-hit areas

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:16:00 +0100

Chile began airlifting more than 250 tonnes of food to Concepcion on Tuesday to aid the embattled southern city devastated by Saturday's massive earthquake.

UN: Chile in charge of quake relief, no appeal yet for aid

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:15:00 +0100

New York - The Chilean government of outgoing President Michelle Bachelet is firmly in charge of relief operations following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake and has not requested additional help, a UN official said Tuesday. UN officials said for the sec...

Chile struggles to prevent looting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:13:00 +0100

Troop deployment doubled to 14,000 amid continuing unrest triggered by earthquake.

Aid influx begins in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:02:00 +0100

AID from Chile's Latin American neighbours began arriving overnight after President Michelle Bachelet called for help to handle the fallout of a massive earthquake that killed more than 700 people.

Clinton brings phones, promises to quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs following a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones while promising more Tuesday in the country's capital....

Village swallowed by Tsunami

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:57:00 +0100

The Chilean seaside resort of Pelluhue has been swallowed up by waves of tsunamis in the wake of Chile's earthquake.

Chile earthquake death toll rises to 763

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:51:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, March 2 (Reuters) - The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Chile at the weekend has risen to 763, an official at the country's emergency office said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Fabian Cambero; Writing by Helen Popper, editing by Philip Barbara) Secretary General of the....

USAID Responds to Chile Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:36:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the earthquake in Chile and a request from the Chilean government, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is sending 18 satellite phones and a technician to assist with the dire need for communications ...

Secretary-General Closely Monitoring Developments in Chile after Huge Earthquake, Says United Nations on Standby to Offer Rapid Assistance

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:36:00 +0100

The following statement was issued on Saturday, 27 February, by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: The Secretary-General is very closely monitoring developments, including the risk of Pacific Rim tsunamis, after the huge ...

12:26 Chile Normalizing Mos...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:35:00 +0100

02 de marzo de 2010, 12:26 Santiago de Chile, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) Around 7,000 soldiers will guarantee, starting from Tuesday, public order and the handing over of aid to the victims of Saturday''s earthquake, according to what Chilean President Michelle Bachelet stipulated.

Chile earthquake death toll rises to 763

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:05:00 +0100

Published: 03.02.10, 20:17 / Israel News The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Chile at the weekend has risen to 763, an official at the country's emergency office said on Tuesday.

Secretary Clinton in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:57:00 +0100

PRESIDENT BACHELET: (Via interpreter) Good morning, everyone. I would like to, first and foremost, thank the international solidarity of the many neighboring and friend countries, and very particularly I’d like to thank the solidarity of the United States, of President Obama, and of Secretary Clinton.

Quake-hit Chile deploys more troops to battle unrest (AFP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:53:00 +0100

AFP - Thousands more troops were deployed across quake-hit Chile Tuesday as residents took up arms to stop a wave of mass looting in the nation's second city, slapped with an 18-hour curfew.

Earthquake brings chaos, violence to orderly Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:52:00 +0100

02 Mar 2010 18:42:02 GMT Source: Reuters (For full coverage, click on [ID:nCHILE]) * Gov't struggles to keep order, provide aid after quake * Scenes of violence contrast with Chile's orderly image * Survivors say government has been ...

Clinton visits quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:51:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in earthquake-ravaged Chile on Tuesday to offer the devastated country moral and material support.

Chile quake curfew ends as troops seek end to looting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:36:00 +0100

Concepcion. A curfew has ended in Chile's second city, Concepcion, with thousands of troops now trying to prevent a renewal of looting in the earthquake zone. Chilean President Michelle Bachelet says 14,000 troops are now in the region, after dozens of people were arrested for looting on Monday.

UN Asks Hepatitis A Vaccines for Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:35:00 +0100

02 de marzo de 2010, 13:00 United Nations, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) Chile needs 800,000 doses of hepatitis A vaccines to prevent an outbreak of that disease after last Saturday's earthquake, according to World Health Organization (WHO). The request became public at WHO headquarters in Geneva on Tuesday and at the UN headquarters in New York.

13:06 UNESCO Laments Deaths...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:35:00 +0100

02 de marzo de 2010, 13:06 Paris, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, expressed her sorrows in this capital for the deaths and destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that hit Chile on February 27, a release from the institution stated.

Chile earthquake: Hillary Clinton arrives with satellite phones

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:00 +0100

In the wake of the 8.8 Chile earthquake, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Chile's capital Tuesday with 20 satellite phones and a technician. The visit was part of a pre-scheduled South America trip.

Clinton brings phones, promises to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:25:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs following a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones while promising more on Tuesday in the country's capital. "We stand ready to help in any way that the government of Chile asks us to.

ADES: Will quake shake Chile's solid economy?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:25:00 +0100

Pleas for calm amid Chile rubble

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:23:00 +0100

Chile's president calls for calm in the quake-ravaged city of Concepcion, vowing a stern response to any further looting.

Chile earthquake death toll rises to 763

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:19:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Chile at the weekend has risen to 763, an official at the country's emergency office said on Tuesday.

Earthquake brings chaos, violence to orderly Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:49:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Scenes of looters clashing with police and torching buildings after a huge earthquake have undermined Chile's hard-earned image as Latin America's beacon of order and stability.

Chile Normalizing Most Affected Zones

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:35:00 +0100

02 de marzo de 2010, 12:26 Santiago de Chile, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) Around 7,000 soldiers will guarantee, starting from Tuesday, public order and the handing over of aid to the victims of Saturday's earthquake, according to what Chilean President Michelle Bachelet stipulated.

Chile govt firmly in charge

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:28:00 +0100

The Chilean government is firmly in charge of relief operations following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake.

Chile Tries To Restore Order In Quake-Hit Concepcion

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:10:00 +0100

Chile earthquake: troops struggling to keep control

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:05:00 +0100

Chilean troops are struggling to keep control in the wake of Saturday's massive earthquake.

Clinton promises solidarity, supplies for quake-damaged Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:36:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived Tuesday morning in Chile, bringing with her more than two dozen satellite phones and a pledge of U.S. commitment to the earthquake-damaged nation.

Chile steps up aid to desperate quake victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:35:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chile's government used helicopters and boats to step up food aid to desperate survivors on Tuesday as the death toll rose to nearly 800 three days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

As world watches Chile earthquake, deadly floods hit quake-rocked Haiti

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:27:00 +0100

Even as people compare Saturday's more powerful, but far less deadly Chilean earthquake to the Jan. 12 quake that leveled parts of Haiti, heavy rains are wreaking havoc on Haitians made homeless by the quake.

World Vision assesses damage in small towns in Chile, works to rush relief supplies to 25,000 survivors

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:26:00 +0100

March 2, 2010 - Concepcion, Chile - Whole towns are "completely destroyed" or have "totally disappeared" following Saturday's deadly 8.8 earthquake in Chile, reports World Vision, following assessments of the humanitarian needs in small towns and outlying areas.

Chile steps up aid to desperate quake victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:26:00 +0100

* President says aid arriving but complaints grow * Death toll at 795, coastal towns devastated * Copper prices ease as mines resume, peso firmer (Updates with new death toll, quotes, color) By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION, Chile, March 2 (Reuters) - Chile's government used helicopters and boats to step....

Chile steps up aid to desperate quake victims (Reuters)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:26:00 +0100

Reuters - Chile's government used helicopters and boats to step up food aid to desperate survivors on Tuesday as the death toll rose to nearly 800 three days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Troops deploy in quake-hit Chile to thwart looters (AFP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:26:00 +0100

AFP - Thousands more troops deployed across Chile Tuesday as armed vigilantes patrolled neighborhoods to ward off looters and protect residents already traumatized by a devastating earthquake.

General Mills Foundation Gives $50,000 for Chile Relief

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:18:00 +0100

In response to the recent earthquake that has killed more than 700 people in Chile, the General Mills Foundation has allocated $50,000 to the American ...

US Promises Aid for Chile Quake Victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:16:00 +0100

Clinton personally handed Chilean president one of 25 satellite phones the United States is donating to Chile

Clinton commends Chileans on 'resilience and strength' - Summary

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:16:00 +0100

Santiago- US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Chile Tuesday to personally offer her country's help for victims of last week's devastating quake. Your leadership and the extraordinary efforts of your government and the people of C...

Tsunami Models Need Test, Scientists Say

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:15:00 +0100

After Earthquake-Triggered Tsunami Was Weaker Than Expected, Long-Standing Assumptions in Models are Questioned

Rescue Efforts Continue After Chile Quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:11:00 +0100

Rescuers were scrambling Monday to find missing people in Concepcion, Chile's second largest city and one of the places worst hit by Saturday's earthquake. Aid groups are struggling to get food distribution going and police are trying to keep looting under control. Reporter Annie Murphy offers her insight.

Pacific Northwest at risk for mega earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:06:00 +0100

The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest capable of producing the same type of mega earthquake and inflicting heavy damage on bustling cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

Grenades found in Fredericton basement

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:01:00 +0100

Military explosives experts have been called in to deal with two grenades found in a Fredericton home by contractors doing renovations.

Dominican Consulate in NYC improves services, official says

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0100

New York.- The director of the Dominican General Consulate’s Community Affairs Office affirmed that the present management has revolutionized and modernized its services and recovered the expatriate community’s confidence.

Northwest at risk of earthquake like one in Chile (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:56:00 +0100

AP - The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest capable of producing the same type of mega earthquake and inflicting heavy damage on bustling cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

Clinton brings phones, promises to Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:27:00 +0100

Tsunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:27:00 +0100

Chile: ACT Sitrep No. 01/2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:22:00 +0100

Geneva, March 2, 2010 - Thousands of troops and local police are struggling to restore order in Chile after the earthquake Saturday morning which killed at least 723 people.

Chile: Earthquake Emergency appeal no. MDRCL006

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:22:00 +0100

GLIDE EQ-2010-000034-CHL This Preliminary Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 7m (USD 6.4m or EUR 4.7m) in cash, kind, or services to support the Chilean Red Cross to assist some 15,000 families (75,000 people) for 6 months. The operation will be completed by 2 September 2010.

Dispatch of medical team to Chile called off

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:15:00 +0100

The government abruptly called off sending an emergency medical team to earthquake-hit Chile on Tuesday after Santiago declined the offer of assistance. The government had planned to send a medical team of about 20 members on a chartered flight and Monday dispatched three advance team members plus a....

In search of an earthquake-proof building

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:13:00 +0100

It's a sobering fact: Earthquakes alone don't kill people; collapsed buildings do.

U.S. Works To Deliver Earthquake Aid To Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:11:00 +0100

The U.S. has moved to deliver relief aid requested by Chile in the wake of Saturday's deadly earthquake. Paul Simons, the U.S. ambassador to Chile, says communications equipment, field hospitals and water-purification systems are en route to Chile, while the U.S. works to deliver other items on the list.

Troops deploy to thwart Chile looters

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:02:00 +0100

THOUSANDS more troops have been deployed across Chile as armed vigilantes patrolled neighbourhoods to ward off looters and protect residents already traumatised by a devastating earthquake.

The earthquake death toll in Chile approaches 800

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:01:00 +0100

The death toll in Chile’s devastating earthquake has reached 795 people, reported the President of the country Michelle Bachelet. The announcement was made in the course of her visit to the town of Curico, in an area worst-hit by the quake. “The death toll will continue to grow, - admitted Bachelet.

Chile earthquake facts: Chile vs. Haiti, in numbers

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0100

Chile earthquake facts continue to roll in and provide glaring comparisons with the quake that devastated Haiti in January.

Development and Peace contributes to Caritas response in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0100

Montreal, March 2nd, 2010 - The international development organization DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE is contributing $50,000 for emergency relief efforts in Chile, which was struck by a hard-hitting 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, February 27th. The earthquake has affected some of the poorest regions....

Clinton in quake-hit Chile to offer support

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:53:00 +0100

(AP) — SANTIAGO, Chile - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs following a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones while promising more Tuesday in the country's capital. "We stand ready to help in any way that the government of Chile asks us to.

Western Union Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:46:00 +0100

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - To help the victims of Chile’s devastating earthquake, The Western Union Foundation, as part of The Western Union Company’s (NYSE:WU) corporate signature program, Our World, Our Family, announced today it will donate $50,000 to World Vision towards

Clinton Promises More Aid For Quake-Ravaged Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:41:00 +0100

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet in Santiago on Tuesday, pledging that the U.S. is "ready to help in any way" following the 8.8 magnitude quake and tsunami that struck on Saturday, devastating coastal areas.

Clinton Promises More Aid For Quake-Ravaged Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:41:00 +0100

Chile quake death toll likely to rise

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:16:00 +0100

Final death figure could be over 1,000, officials warn, and relief operation hampered by widespread looting As international aid began to arrive in Chile, emergency workers shifted the focus of recovery operations to the country's coastline where hundreds of people are feared to have been swept to....

Chile aid efforts gain momentum as toll rises

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:09:00 +0100

Richard Reynolds, Santiago Last Updated: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 07:52:00 +1100 Chile's President Michelle Bachelet says the death toll from in the earthquake and tsunami has risen to almost 800. She made the announcement while visiting injured survivors at a field hospital in Chile's Curico region, one of the hardest hit regions.

Tsunami sweep away fleeing bus full of retirees

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:07:00 +0100

Published Date: March 03, 2010 PELLUHUE: The 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck. They didn't make it. The tsunami came in three waves, surging 200 meters into this Pacific Ocean....

Clinton arrives in Chile as quake toll climbs

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:04:00 +0100

The official death toll from Saturday's earthquake in Chile has risen to 795 as the country struggles to bring looting under control.

B.C. First Nation fish treaty talks delayed

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:02:00 +0100

The federal government is putting off salmon fishery talks with B.C. First Nations pending the results of an inquiry into declining salmon stocks in the province.

Chile targets looters as death toll rises

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:59:00 +0100

Chile wants to stop looters in areas hit hard by the earthquake. "We want to make it clear that it won't be accepted," President Michelle Bachelet said.

As Chile's Earthquake Situation Worsens, AmeriCares Sends Relief

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:59:00 +0100

In earthquake-ravaged Chile, over 700 people have been confirmed dead and 2 million men, women and children have been affected by the disaster. Many parts of the disaster zone remain inaccessible and a full picture of the devastation is just beginning to become clear. Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet has made a plea for international aid.

Northwest at risk of megaquake like one in Chile (AP)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:58:00 +0100

AP - Just 50 miles off the Pacific Northwest coast is an earthquake hotspot that threatens to unleash on Seattle, Portland and Vancouver the kind of damage that has shattered Chile.

MUN freezes money for grad students

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:54:00 +0100

A spending freeze on funding for graduate students at Memorial University of Newfoundland is expected to affect hundreds of professors and students.

Chile Looting Eases as Aftershocks Persist

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:48:00 +0100

More Than 125 Aftershocks Measuring at Magnitude 5 or Greater Hit Country, Hampering Aid Effort; 1,500 Troops Enforce Curfew

Chile steps up aid to desperate quake victims

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:48:00 +0100

Concepcion, Chile. Chile's government used helicopters and boats to step up food aid to desperate survivors on Tuesday as the death toll rose to nearly 800 three days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Reuters reported. Chileans desperate for food and water swarmed soldiers as an army....

Clinton meets Chilean leaders to discuss US aid after massive earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:29:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 2 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Chilean leaders in Santiago on Tuesday carrying 25 satellite phones and pledging further assistance for the country devestated by a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, the State Department confirmed.

Death toll from massive Chilean earthquake tops 720, reports UN health agency

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:28:00 +0100

The death toll from the strongest earthquake to strike Chile in more than 50 years officially stands at 723 people, the public health arm of the United Nations in the region said today, as it assesses the healthcare needs of survivors.

Clinton Visits Chile, Pledges Support in Wake of Deadly Earthquake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:28:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged U.S. support Tuesday to earthquake-stricken Chile during the third stop on her six-nation tour of Latin America.

Chile's troops guard against looters as earthquake survivors await supplies

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:52:00 +0100

Chile struggled to maintain order yesterday as food supplies failed to reach earthquake victims despite 14,000 troops fanning out across the earthquake zone.

Lots of anger, some aid, in Chile disaster

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:51:00 +0100

Facing angry survivors who had little or no warning of the quake-triggered tsunami, Chile's government uses helicopters and boats to step up food aid as the death toll rose to nearly 800.

Bachelet says security is top priority after quake - Summary

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:47:00 +0100

Santiago - Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ordered nearly 14,000 military forces Tuesday to the regions hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami, vowing not to tolerate looting that followed the disaster. The official death toll from Saturday's qu...

Chile's troops guard against looters as earthquake survivors await supplies

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:44:00 +0100

Chile struggled to maintain order yesterday as food supplies failed to reach earthquake victims despite 14,000 troops fanning out across the earthquake zone.

World › Clinton brings phones, promises to quake-hit Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:38:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs following a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones Tuesday…

Clinton commends Chileans on "resilience and strength"

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:36:00 +0100

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Chile Tuesday to personally offer her country's help for victims of last week's devastating quake. "Your leadership and the extraordinary efforts of your government and the people of Chile are responding ...

UN: Chile in charge of quake relief, no appeal yet for aid

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:36:00 +0100

The Chilean government of outgoing President Michelle Bachelet is firmly in charge of relief operations following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake and has not requested additional help, a UN official said Tuesday. UN officials said for the second time in two days ...

CHILE: A Tidal Wave of Solidarity

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:28:00 +0100

CARACAS, Mar 2 (IPS) - Chile has been wrapped in a blanket of international solidarity, while offers of cooperation for the relief of victims and the reconstruction of the country shower down upon it, after the devastating Feb. 27 earthquake and tsunami.

Death toll in Chilean quake nears 800

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:26:00 +0100

The number of people killed in a devastating earthquake in Chile over has risen to 795.

Earthquake in Chile

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:26:00 +0100

The number of people killed in a devastating earthquake in Chile over has risen to 795. Story Earthquake in Chile The 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Latin American country in the early hours of Saturday. The tremor occurred some 89 kilometers (55.3 miles) to the north of Chile's second largest....

Chile Looting Eases -- How to Help

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:49:00 +0100

More Than 125 Aftershocks Measure at Magnitude 5 or Greater, Hampering Aid Effort; 1,500 Troops Enforce Curfew How to Help

Chile Hit with 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake -- Largest in 50 Years

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:48:00 +0100

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, February 27th, an earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude hit Chile. The earthquake happened at

Post-Quake Chaos, Looting Wound Chile's Pride

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:41:00 +0100

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Tsunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:36:00 +0100

PELLUHUE, Chile - A group of 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck at the weekend.They didn't make it. The tsunami...

As aid begins to arrive, rescue efforts focus on Chilean coastline

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:34:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, CHILE -- Rescue workers and civilians searching for survivors of this weekend's earthquake and tsunami focused their efforts on the Chilean coastline Tuesday, as international aid began arriving in the country.

ADES: Will quake shake Chile's solid economy?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:29:00 +0100

Clinton brings phones, promises to quake-hit Chile (AP)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:29:00 +0100

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs following a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones Tuesday while promising more in the country's capital.

World Vision assesses damage in small towns in Chile, works to rush relief supplies to 25,000 survivors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:23:00 +0100

- Assessment teams must reach isolated cities and town by helicopters to assess needs - Logistics a key challenge as roads remain impassable March 2, 2010 â€“ Concepcion, Chile â€“ Whole towns are "completely destroyed" or have "totally disappeared" following Saturday's deadly 8.

Bachelet urges Chile earthquake survivors to stay calm

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:22:00 +0100

Concepcion, Chile. Chile's president has appealed for calm in the earthquake-ravaged city of Concepcion, vowing a stern response to any renewal of looting and violence, BBC reported. Michelle Bachelet says 14,000 troops are now in the region, after dozens of people were arrested on Monday.

Chile confronts looting; death toll up

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:14:00 +0100

The death toll from Chile's earthquake reached 795 on Tuesday, officials said. As rescue work goes on, officials also dealt with looting and lawlessness in Concepcion.

Quake survivors desperate for food

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:39:00 +0100

The Chilean government has used helicopters and boats to step up food aid to the desperate survivors of the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Scots couple fled to the hills to escape the threat of a tsunami

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:38:00 +0100

THE Scottish couple who survived the devastating earthquake in Chile fled to higher ground to escape the threat of a tidal wave.

Quake survivor: 'I did not support Pinochet, but now we could do with him'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:36:00 +0100

The Chilean city just 50 kilometres from the epicentre of the weekend's devastating earthquake was finally becalmed by the introduction of martial law yesterday. But as frightened locals in Concepcion, Chile's second largest city, barricaded themselves inside their homes, the country was still struggling to get aid to the areas that needed it most.

Quake-hit Chile deploys more troops to battle unrest

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:21:00 +0100

* Looting will not be tolerated, says president * Self-defence groups set up to protect valuables * Damage in areas worse than expected CONCEPCION: Thousands more troops were deployed across quake-hit Chile Tuesday as residents took up arms to stop a wave of mass looting in the nation’s second city, slapped with an 18-hour curfew.

Response: Architects are often the last people needed in disaster reconstruction

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:19:00 +0100

Most of them focus on buildings rather than people, and will be of little use in Haiti or Chile Steve Rose's article concerning Haiti and the demands of disaster-zone architecture is wide of the mark when he states that shelter after disaster and the plight of hundreds of millions of slum dwellers....

Mass lootings continue in quake-hit towns

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:19:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile: Thousands more troops were deployed across quake-hit Chile on Tuesday as residents took up arms to stop a wave of mass looting in t

Crawford & Company Responds to Chilean Earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:18:00 +0100

ATLANTA, March 2 -- Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB), the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions, has mobilized its extensive staff of in-country, regional and Global ...

World › Scientists say tsunami models should be tested

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:09:00 +0100

In the coming months and years, scientists will pore over reams of data from what turned out to be the minuscule tsunami that reached Hawaii…

Post-quake chaos, looting wound Chile's pride

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:05:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) -- Chile's president defended herself Tuesday against charges of government incompetence in a disaster that not only shattered lives and property but challenged the nation's very identity....

Post-quake chaos, looting wound Chile's pride (AP)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:59:00 +0100

AP - Chile's president defended herself Tuesday against charges of government incompetence in a disaster that not only shattered lives and property but challenged the nation's very identity.

Quake shortened Earth's days

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:56:00 +0100

Scientists say the Chilean earthquake was strong enough shift the Earth on its axis and make each day a fraction shorter.

EDITORIAL: Tsunami warnings

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:27:00 +0100

More than 40 hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Chile, the Japan Meteorological Agency on Monday finally lifted all of its tsunami warnings. The agency initially issued a major tsunami warning, predicting waves of up to 3 meters along the nation's northeast coast. But the highest wave actually recorded was 1.

Troops doubled in bid to combat looting

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:16:00 +0100

THOUSANDS more troops were deployed across quake-hit Chile yesterday as residents took up arms to stop a wave of mass looting in the nation’s second city, slapped with an 18-hour curfew.

‘I could hear screams, then a tremendous silence’

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:16:00 +0100

FORTY retirees enjoying their summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile’s powerful earthquake struck.

CNN Student News Transcript: March 3, 2010

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:14:00 +0100

(CNN Student News) March 3, 2010 Download PDF maps related to today's show: Transcript THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: The earthquake in Chile was so powerful, it might have affected time! I'm Carl Azuz.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:59:00 +0100

(CNN Student News) March 3, 2010 Media Literacy Question of the Day What kinds of advertising do you receive through the mail? Do you think that this type of media is effective at reaching your generation? Why or why not? Chile & Haiti Differences What is currently known about the status of recovery....

Canada prepared to answer Chile’s call for help

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:57:00 +0100

Ottawa. Canadian officials said Tuesday the country stands ready to offer what it can to Chile in the aftermath of an earthquake over the weekend that killed nearly 800 people, The National Post reported. In a statement issued late Monday, Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon said his....

Quake survivors desperate for food

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:54:00 +0100

The Chilean government has used helicopters and boats to step up food aid to the desperate survivors of the recent earthquake and tsunami.

EDITORIAL Temblor training

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:53:00 +0100

2010/03/03 COMING so soon after the Jan 12 earthquake in Haiti, the temblor that hammered Chile last Saturday, a thousand times stronger, spurs further the exponential rise of global awareness on the nature and reality of these tectonic shifts. Foremost is the now-universal understanding that....

Chile Aid Arrives, Amid Criticism

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:49:00 +0100

Aid began arriving in devastated areas of Chile amid growing complaints the government was slow to respond to Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake—prompting many Chileans to take stock of how one of Latin America's most developed countries measured up in crisis.

Chile steps up aid to desperate quake victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:14:00 +0100

Chile used helicopters and boats to speed up the delivery of food to hungry survivors. -Reuters

Quake Finds Tsunami Forecasts Still Limited

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:07:00 +0100

Forecasters in Hawaii admit that their computers models, while better than they were in the past, were not refined enough to declare whether a full-scale evacuation was really needed.

Troops deploy in quake-hit Chile to thwart looters

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:43:00 +0100

Thousands more troops deployed across Chile as armed vigilantes patrolled neighbourhoods to ward off looters and protect residents already traumatized by a devastating earthquake.

Chile rushes troops, aid to quake-stricken towns

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:54:00 +0100

Chile's second-largest city of Concepcion resembled a battle zone in places as looting and robbery spread and military armored personnel carriers patrolled the streets hours after looters stormed a supermarket, which later caught fire. Looters also raided a fire station looking for water and....

Tsunami swept away bus of forty escaping retirees

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:54:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck.

British insurer says Chile quake to cost it US$45 mil.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:54:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - British insurer RSA on Tuesday said claims stemming from the Chilean earthquake are set to cost the group 30 million pounds (33 million euros, US$45 million).

Quake Finds Tsunami Forecasts Still Limited

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:34:00 +0100

Forecasters in Hawaii admit that their computers models, while better than they were in the past, were not refined enough to declare whether a full-scale evacuation was really needed.

Troops deploy in quake-hit Chile to thwart looters

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:20:00 +0100

CONCEPCION: Thousands more troops deployed across Chile Tuesday as armed vigilantes patrolled neighborhoods to ward off looters and protect residents

Aid groups ready to help if needed

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:34:00 +0100

| International aid agencies faced with back-to-back natural disasters in Haiti and Chile say they are well-equipped to manage both -- if they are asked. | There's no nee... (photo: AP / Natacha Pisarenko)

The Sea, Lifeblood of Chilean Towns, Turns Deadly

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:34:00 +0100

A series of four or five powerful waves that followed the quake practically wiped some coastal towns off the map.

On instructions from Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev, Russia is dispatching humanitarian aid to Chile, hard hit by a devastating earthquake.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:32:00 +0100

An IL-76 transport plane is preparing for lift-off at Ramenskoye airport outside Moscow. It will be carrying to Chile large-capacity tents, blankets, power generating units and water pumps. This will be the first of several consignments of humanitarian aid to Chile.

Terramoto in Santiago: The first 24 hours

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:24:00 +0100

It started with sounds. I awoke to an unfamiliar creaking, a strange rattling that grew increasingly violent as the room started to sway.

Chile Earthquake Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:23:00 +0100

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Note: The last fact sheet was dated March 1, 2010.

The Sea, Lifeblood of Chilean Towns, Turns Deadly

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:11:00 +0100

A series of four or five powerful waves that followed the quake practically wiped some coastal towns off the map.

The UMCOR Hotline for March 2, 2010

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:07:00 +0100

CHILE: UMCOR RESPONDS TO 8.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE After the strongest earthquake in the region in half a century struck central Chile early Saturday, February 27, UMCOR responded with an initial emergency grant to its partners in Chile to help them bring relief to survivors.

Chile Says Rebuilding May Cost Tens of Billions of Dollars

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:35:00 +0100

As the government employed helicopters and boats to extend aid to earthquake-battered regions, President Michelle Bachelet began to grapple with the enormous cost of rebuilding the country.

Chile Says Rebuilding May Cost Tens of Billions of Dollars

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:15:00 +0100

As the government employed helicopters and boats to extend aid to earthquake-battered regions, President Michelle Bachelet began to grapple with the enormous cost of rebuilding the country.

Security top priority after quake: Chilean president

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:07:00 +0100

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ordered nearly 14,000 military forces on Tuesday to the regions hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami, vowing not to tolerate looting that followed the disaster.

How to save your life if disaster strikes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:02:00 +0100

In this, the seventh and final report in this series, Ira Mathur has put together a plan aimed at saving people in the event of a disaster. At the Admission Office of the Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) and interviews with disaster experts it could safely be concluded from this series....

Gecco Monitors Healthy Heartbeat of Cardiac Network, Inc.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:53:00 +0100

LOS ANGELES, CA -- 03/02/10 -- Gecco Consulting, LLC today announces its professional engagement by Cardiac Network, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CNWI), of California. Gecco Consulting, headed by Wayne Irving, ushers in guidance via the forms of: Creative Co..

Helicopters bring hope in chaotic scramble for aid

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:25:00 +0100

Chile's government used helicopters and boats to step up food aid to desperate survivors yesterday as the death toll rose to nearly 800 three days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Government of Canada announces assistance to Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:23:00 +0100

Ottawa, Ontario -The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $2 million for urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Chile affected by the catastrophic earthquake on February 27th.

As Chile's Earthquake Situation Worsens, AmeriCares Sends Relief

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:23:00 +0100

WHO: Death toll from Chilean earthquake tops 720

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:16:00 +0100

Death toll from massive Chilean earthquake tops 720, reports UN health agency 2 March 2010 The death toll from the strongest earthquake to strike Chile in more than 50 years officially stands at 723 people, the public health arm of the United Nations in the region said today, as it assesses the healthcare needs of survivors.

Clinton Visits Chile, Pledges Support

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:16:00 +0100

in Wake of Deadly Earthquake VOA News 02 March 2010 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged U.S. support Tuesday to earthquake-stricken Chile during the third stop on her six-nation tour of Latin America. Clinton told reporters in Santiago the United States stands ready to help Chile in any way the government needs.

(AHN) U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton Delivers 20 Satellite Phones To Chile To Aid In Recovery

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:08:00 +0100

U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton arrived in Chile on Tuesday bringing 20 satellite phones for use in Concepcion and other areas devastated by a powerful earthquake over the weekend. - (AHN)

Vigilantes barricade Chile streets

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:01:00 +0100

Thousands of residents in Chile have formed armed vigilante groups to ward off looters, since Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake rattled their communities.

Chile Looting Eases as Aftershocks Persist

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:55:00 +0100

More Than 125 Aftershocks Measure at Magnitude 5 or Greater, Hampering Aid Effort; 1,500 Troops Enforce Curfew How to Help

Death toll from massive Chilean earthquake tops 720, reports WHO

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:50:00 +0100

The death toll from the strongest earthquake to strike Chile in more than 50 years officially stands at 723 people, the public health arm of the United Nations in the region said on 2 March, as it assesses the healthcare needs of survivors.

Clinton reiterates US support for Chile after earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:30:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, March 3 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reiterated late on Tuesday US support for Chile in the wake of the earthquake that hit the country. Clinton told reporters in Santiago airport that Chile and the United States "have a very close bilateral relationship" after meeting with Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera.

Chile steps up search for victims in quake-hit areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:25:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, some still hoping to find survivors and others to begin the daunting task of recovering the bodies buried under mountains of rubble.

Chile steps up search for victims in quake-hit areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:25:00 +0100

Family's fears for Briton missing in disaster

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:15:00 +0100

Relatives of a British businessman missing since Saturday's earthquake in Chile spoke last night of their desperate quest for information.

No food, water or medicine as quake death toll rises to 796

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:25:00 +0100

AS INTERNATIONAL aid finally began arriving in some of the smaller towns and port cities along the coastline of Chile that bore the brunt of the weekend's earthquake, they reported finding scenes of destruction worse and more desperate than some had ever encountered.

Chile imposes curfew

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:24:00 +0100

"Now we are not afraid of the earthquakes, we're afraid of the criminals," said Marcelo Rivera.

Emergency Operations Center Situation Report #4 Chile Earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:23:00 +0100

GENERAL OVERVIEW x Among countries in Latin America, Chile has some of the best health and development indicators. Life expectancy at birth is 78.7 years (81.9 for women) (2009) and the infant mortality rate is 7.6 per thousand live births (2006).

Chile steps up search for victims in quake-hit areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:11:00 +0100

Chile rescues 78 survivors, Bachelet vows to crack down on looting

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:01:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers on Tuesday pulled out 79 survivors and seven bodies from the debris of a collapsed building in earthquake-stricken Concepcion. Firefighter commander Juan Carlos Subercaseaux told the press that six occupants of the building remain missing.

U.S. aid unlikely to reverse diplomatic woes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:35:00 +0100

Relief to Chile won't reverse Washington's poor standing in Latin America, as recent aid efforts have elsewhere, experts say. The U.S. aid that poured into Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami paid handsome dividends for its donor, polishing America's image and leading some government officials to view....

Russia plane with humanitarian relief supplies flies to Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:01:00 +0100

MOSCOW, March 3 (Itar-Tass) - Russian Emergency Situations Ministry’s plane with humanitarian relief supplies for the Chilean quake-stricken population has flied to Chile, the ministry’s information department told Itar-Tass on Wednesday. “The Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane took off from the....

Chile earthquake: anguish of missing Briton's relatives

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:51:00 +0100

Relatives of Brendan Bostock, a British businessman missing since the Chilean earthquake struck, spoke last night of their fears that he may have come to harm.

Chile steps up search for victims in quake-hit areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:24:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 09:05:00 GMT Source: AlertNet By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION, Chile, March 3 (Reuters) - Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, some still hoping to find ...

Chilean tsunami chaos revealed

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0100

Al Jazeera visits the village communities destroyed by the quake-generated tsunami.

Quake threatens important Chile fish, wine sectors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:07:00 +0100

TALCAHUANO, Chile (AP) -- The tsunami that hit this coastal city sent 50-ton fishing boats crashing onto land and demolished its port - wiping out the $40 million in business that courses through the local economy from the annual anchovy and sardine catch....

NOAA's tsunami warning system

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0100

Jane Lubchenco, a marine ecologist and environmental scientist, became the ninth administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a year ago. She taught at Harvard University and Oregon State University and also served as president of the American Association for the Advancement..

Chile earthquake toll increased

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:02:00 +0100

The death toll from the strongest earthquake to strike Chile in more than 50 years officially stands at 723 people, the public health arm of the United Nations in the ...

PMs say we must prepare

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:45:00 +0100

A TSUNAMI early warning system, a United Nations (UN) body to deal exclusively with disasters, and "vertical evacuation" planning. These were some of the concepts floated yesterday as parliamentarians looked at the lessons for Barbados from Haiti's January 12, devastating earthquake.

Initial aid to hospitals and assessments in areas most affected by earthquake in Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:03:00 +0100

There are currently 14 MSF staff members in Chile following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck last Saturday (Feb 27). Several teams from Médecins San Frontières (MSF) are assessing the needs in the Maule and Bio Bio regions of Chile, both hard hit, and have started supporting hospitals in Curicó and Chillán with medical supplies.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:35:00 +0100

2 5 YEARS AGO The Globe and Mail reported that Britain's year-long coal miners' strike was over, and all remaining pickets were expected to be back at work following a special delegates' meeting of the National Union of Mineworkers held in London. It was a historic victory for the Conservative....

Thugs take over Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:28:00 +0100

"Now we are not afraid of the earthquakes, we're afraid of the criminals," says Marcelo Rivera, the mayor of Hualpen.

Chile curfew

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:25:00 +0100

The drive down to Concepcion from Santiago passes through some spectacular countryside. After travelling past the vineyards of the wine-making region the landscape becomes more rugged as you head into Bio-Bio region and Chile's second city. But since this city was rocked by Saturday's earthquake,....

Post-quake chaos, looting wound Chile's pride

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:50:00 +0100

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Chile's president defended herself Tuesday against charges of government incompetence in a disaster that not only shattered lives and property but challenged the nation's very identity.

Castlebar nun survives Chilean earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:49:00 +0100

A CASTLEBAR nun who survived the Chilean earthquake has told family of the scene of devastation in the South American country.

Chilean Troops Distribute Food, Maintain Order

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:40:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet has instructed troops to act with what she called the 'severity' necessary to prevent crime

Clinton delivers dozens of satellite phones to Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:35:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Chile | Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs after a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones Tuesday while promising more in the country's capital. "We stand ready to help in any way that the government of Chile asks us to.

Thugs take over Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:11:00 +0100

"Now we are not afraid of the earthquakes, we're afraid of the criminals," says Marcelo Rivera, the mayor of Hualpen.

Chile's Coastal Resorts Damaged By Quake, Tsunami

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:44:00 +0100

Many towns and villages along Chile's long Pacific coast took a double hit. First there was the massive earthquake on Saturday, then there was the powerful ocean surge. Dichato was one of the beach towns that was hit the hardest.

Chile steps up aid to desperate quake victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:38:00 +0100

CONSTITUCION, Chile - Chile's government used helicopters and boats to speed up the delivery of food to hungry survivors on Tuesday as the death toll rose to nearly 800 three days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Chile earthquake: Emergency appeal launched

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:28:00 +0100

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland (1 minute ago)

Chile earthquake death toll likely to rise

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:24:00 +0100

Chile steps up search for victims in quake-hit areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:24:00 +0100

By Mario Naranjo CONCEPCION, Chile, March 3 (Reuters) - Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, some still hoping to find survivors and others to begin the daunting task of recovering the bodies buried under mountains of rubble.

U.S. Military To Leave Quake-Stricken Haiti

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:13:00 +0100

International relief efforts in Chile are just beginning following Saturday's earthquake. While in Haiti, some of those efforts are being scaled down. The USS Carter Hill was the first American ship to arrive in Haiti after the devastating January 12th earthquake. But the Navy vessel is preparing to leave as part of the reduced U.

PM Douglas wants NEMA to review disaster plans to deal with earthquakes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:05:00 +0100

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas wants the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to review its national plans for dealing with an earthquake. Posted on Wednesday 03, March 2010 Category : Local

Chile earthquake knocked Earth off its axis and made days shorter, says Nasa

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:03:00 +0100

NASA scientist Richard Gross has revealed the disaster has cut the 24 hours in a day – by one-millionth of a second.

Earthquake in Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:31:00 +0100

A woman walks along a street filled with debris caused by a major earthquake in Constitucion 1 March 2010. Photo source: Reuters/Ivan Alvarado The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a preliminary emergency appeal for 4.7 million (6.

Chile steps up search for victims in quake-hit areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:29:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, some still hoping to find survivors and others facing the daunting task of recovering bodies buried under mountains of rubble.

Video, Chile earthquake: footage of the moment it struck

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:24:00 +0100

Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off Chile earthquake: footage of the moment it struck CCTV and amateur video shows effect of magnitude 8.

Quake Takes Huge Toll on Chile's Economy

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:16:00 +0100

Massive Temblor Knocks Out Business Infrastructure, Tsunami Virtually Annihilates $40M Fishing Industry

Chile steps up search for victims in quake areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:05:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, some still hoping to find survivors and others facing the daunting task of recovering bodies buried under mountains of rubble.

Tsunami response cost city $330,000

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:02:00 +0100

The city's emergency response to Saturday's tsunami warning cost $330,000, but Mayor Mufi Hannemann said the expense was "fully justified."

Chile steps up search for victims in quake areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:59:00 +0100

* Aid for victims intensifies in quake-hit areas * Rescue crews stepping up search for survivors, bodies * Focus shifting to hundreds who may still be missing * Official death toll stands at 795, may rise (Adds details) By Mario Naranjo and Terry Wade CONCEPCION, Chile, March 3 (Reuters) - Chilean....

Russia dispatching humanitarian aid to Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:20:00 +0100

Chile steps up search for earthquake victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +0100

Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, still hoping to find survivors.

Death toll at 799 in Chile quake, government says

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:17:00 +0100

The death toll from Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has reached nearly 800, the National Emergency Office said Wednesday.

Chile earthquake shortened Earth's day? NASA thinks so.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:14:00 +0100

NASA says if the day has shortened any, you can look to Chile. Earthquake over the weekend could have altered the Earth's axis.

West Coast at risk of quake like Chile's

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:59:00 +0100

Just 80 kilometres off the Pacific coast is an earthquake hotspot that threatens to unleash on Seattle, Portland and Vancouver the kind of damage that has shattered Chile.

QUAKE: DOOR-TO-DOOR HELP FOR AFFECTED POPULATION

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:43:00 +0100

CHILE Government aid is being distributed door-to-door in the Maule and Bio Bio regions in the central-southern zones of Chile

Amateur Video Shows Waves From Chile Quake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0100

Amateur video has emerged showing the moment waves hit the shore near the Chilean city of Constitucion after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday.

07:14 ITU Rushes Aid to Chi...

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:38:00 +0100

03 de marzo de 2010, 07:14 Geneva, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has deployed 25 satellite terminals to help restore vital communication links in the aftermath of the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Chile on 27 February.

07:10 Coco Freeman: Between...

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:38:00 +0100

03 de marzo de 2010, 07:10 Por Jorge Luna Santiago, Chile, Mar 3 (Prensa Latina) The popular Cuban singer Coco Freeman has just lived, one after another, two extreme emotions, a contrast he will never forget: his participation in the Festival Viña del Mar and the Chilean earthquake.

Chile steps up search for quake victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:36:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, some still hoping to find survivors and others facing the daunting task of recovering bodies buried under mountains of rubble.

March 1, 2010 CWS situation report: Chile earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:04:00 +0100

March 1, 2010 Chile has asked for international assistance following the devastating Feb. 27 earthquake -- a disaster that President Michelle Bachelet called "an emergency unparalleled in the history of Chile" and, at latest count, left nearly 800 people dead.

Foreign Policy: Chile's Formula For Damage

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:45:00 +0100

Within hours of Saturday's devastating earthquake, Chilean officials were already tallying up the damage. By Sunday officials said that the quake had damaged 500,000 homes and 1 million total buildings. Annie Lowrey wonders how they got their numbers so fast.

Toyota complaints in U.S. cite 52 deaths

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:44:00 +0100

The U.S. government says it has received complaints of 52 deaths connected to reports of sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles since 2000.

Canada pledges $2M to Chile quake relief

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:44:00 +0100

Ottawa says it will provide $2 million in humanitarian assistance to Chile to aid the country's relief efforts following Saturday's devastating earthquake.

Quake mission casts the army as good guys at last

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:44:00 +0100

CONCEPCION: The Chilean Army has arrived in this wrecked city, rounding up looters and receiving the applause of besieged survivors of the weekend's earthquake.

In need of repair

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0100

RELIEF was the initial reaction in Chile to what seemed relatively limited damage given the scale of the earthquake that shook the centre and south of the country in the early hours of Saturday February 27th. That picture has been replaced gradually by dismay as the full extent of the cost begins to emerge.

Chile steps up search for victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:38:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs on Wednesday around quake-ravaged cities and villages, some still hoping to find survivors and others facing the daunting task of recovering bodies buried under mountains of rubble.

Chile steps up search for victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 13:02:20 GMT Source: Reuters * Aid for victims intensifies in quake-hit areas * Rescue crews stepping up search for survivors, bodies * Focus shifting to hundreds who may still be missing * Official death toll stands at 795 ...

Chile steps up search for victims in quake areas

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:40:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages on Wednesday, searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

Update on AES Gener's Operations Following Chilean Earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:28:00 +0100

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today provided an update on its operations in Chile following the earthquake on February 27, 2010. AES Gener, a 71 percent ...

Update on AES Gener's Operations Following Chilean Earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:27:00 +0100

ARLINGTON, Va. - The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today provided an update on its operations in Chile following the earthquake on February 27, 2010. AES Gener, a 71 percent owned subsidiary of AES Corporation, continues to meet 100 percent of its current energy obligations in Chile.

Quake Threatens Important Chile Fish, Wine Sectors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:16:00 +0100

The tsunami that hit this coastal city sent 50-ton fishing boats crashing onto land and demolished its port wiping out the $40 million in business that courses through the local economy from the annual anchovy and sardine catch.

Chile steps up search for quake victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages on Wednesday, searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

Canada donates $2-million to Chile relief effort

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:41:00 +0100

Response to call for urgent humanitarian assistance to earthquake-ravaged South American nation

Chilean Crews Continue Search for Quake Survivors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:35:00 +0100

President Michelle Bachelet has instructed troops to act with what she called the 'severity' necessary to prevent crime

EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE, TSF ON THE GROUND SINCE MARCH 1st

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:24:00 +0100

In response to the devastating earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred in Chili on Saturday February 27th, at 1 am local time, TSF deployed the same day a first crew of telecom experts in emergency telecommunications from its regional base in Managua. The team arrived on Monday morning in Santiago.

More U.S. Troops Prepare To Leave Haiti

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +0100

International relief efforts in Chile are just beginning following Saturday's earthquake. While in Haiti, some of those efforts are being scaled down. The USS Carter Hall was the first American ship to arrive in Haiti after the devastating January 12th earthquake. But the Navy vessel is preparing to leave as part of a reduced U.

Chile earthquake relief: How one priest provides shelter for masses

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:16:00 +0100

Rev. Felipe Berrios's award-winning organization has in less than 15 years nearly gotten all Chilean families into permanent housing. His group is now joining the effort to help those made homeless by the Chile earthquake.

Chile: As Foreign Governments Pledge Support, ADRA Continues Response

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:05:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 14:45:00 GMT Source: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International SILVER SPRING, Md.--In response to the devastating earthquake in Chile, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is continuing to provide assistance for survivors, with the distribution of ...

Death toll in Chilean quake rises to 799

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:03:00 +0100

Santiago - The death toll from an earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated Chile rose to 799, the Chilean National Emergency Office (ONEMI) said Wednesday. The southern Chilean region of Maule suffered most in Saturday's disaster with 587 de...

Sensitive issue

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0100

For a country with Chile's dark and violent past, the decision to send soldiers on to the streets to restore order in the wake of Saturday's devastating earthquake is a sensitive one. For some, it evokes painful memories of the 1970s and 1980s, when Gen Augusto Pinochet regularly deployed troops to repress his opponents.

Tsunami May Prove Bigger Killer Than Chile Quake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0100

Authorities say most of the nearly 800 people who died were in communities along a 435-mile stretch of Chile's Pacific coast that was swamped by giant waves following last week's 8.8 magnitude earthquake.

Hundreds missing in Chile disaster

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:17:00 +0100

Rescue crews fanned out with sniffer dogs around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages Wednesday, searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

Death toll in Chilean quake rises to 799 - Update

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:05:00 +0100

Santiago/Concepcion, Chile- The death toll from the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated Chile rose to 799, the Chilean National Emergency Office (ONEMI) said Wednesday. The southern Chilean region of Maule suffered most in Saturday's di...

Clinton brings phones, promises to quake-hit Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:47:00 +0100

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small dent in Chile's growing needs following a massive earthquake, handing over 25 satellite phones while promising more in the country's capital.

Chile steps up hunt for quake victims, urges calm

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:15:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Rescue crews with sniffer dogs fanned out around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages Wednesday, searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

Chile steps up hunt for quake victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:14:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Rescue crews with sniffer dogs fanned out around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages on Wednesday, searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

CHILE'S PRESIDENT BACHELET SAYS THINKS DEATH TOLL FROM QUAKE WIL

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:09:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, March 3 (Reuters) - The death toll from Chile's devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit over the weekend could increase in coming days, President Michelle Bachelet said on Wednesday. Bachelet told a local radio station more people than the some 800 now counted could have died in the....

Special coverage: Chile earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:09:00 +0100

One of the world's most powerful earthquakes in a century pounded Chile on Feb. 27 2010, killing nearly 800 people as it toppled buildings and triggered tsunamis that ravaged a port town and threatened Pacific coastlines as far away as Japan. Here is a selection of news, features and pictures from....

Chileans Arm Themselves against Looters

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:07:00 +0100

With Aid in Short Supply and Police Overwhelmed, Residents Take Security into Their Own Hands

Chile's economy thrashed by earthquake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:03:00 +0100

Chile's quake has already forced tens of thousands into unemployment and will almost certainly mean higher salmon prices at U.S. supermarkets and increased wine costs.

Chileans arm selves against looters

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:03:00 +0100

Hundreds of survivors of Chile's disaster have organized neighborhood watch groups, arming themselves and barricading streets to protect their damaged homes from looters.

CHILE: Cost of Rebuilding Still Unclear

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:02:00 +0100

SANTIAGO, Mar 3 (IPS) - Chile has begun to think about the costs and challenges of rebuilding a large part of the areas hit by the Feb. 27 earthquake and tsunami, while rescue and aid operations continue.

Chile steps up hunt for quake victims, urges calm

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Rescue crews with sniffer dogs fanned out around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages on Wednesday, searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

Chile and Haiti: A Tale of Two Quakes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:59:00 +0100

The quake that rattled Chile Saturday landed in the record books as the fifth-biggest quake ever measured, an 8.8-magnitude monster that ripped through the South American country and killed some 700 p... (photo: US Navy / Logistics Specialist 1st Class Kelly Chastain)

Chile and Haiti: A Tale of Two Quakes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:59:00 +0100

The quake that rattled Chile Saturday landed in the record books as the fifth-biggest quake ever measured, an 8.8-magnitude monster that ripped through the South American country and killed some 700 people in the coastal nation. It came just six weeks after another quake shook Haiti , ravaging the....

Chile navy admits tsunami failure

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:55:00 +0100

Admiral says some lives could have been spared had a warning been issued earlier.

Chile steps up hunt for quake victims

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:43:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Rescue crews with sniffer dogs fanned out around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages on Wednesday, searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

Dogs used in search for Chile quake survivors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0100

Rescue workers with sniffer dogs are searching for survivors in Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages.

Chile steps up hunt for quake victims, urges calm

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:38:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 16:10:18 GMT Source: Reuters * Rescue crews step up search for survivors, bodies * Hundreds may still be missing, death toll stands at 799 * President urges calm, ensures there will be no shortages * Next government eyes ...

Argentina doubles natgas flow to quake-hit Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:10:00 +0100

* Argentina to send 5.5 mln cubic meters a day to Chile * Unclear how long supply increase will last (Adds details on pipeline) BUENOS AIRES, March 3 (Reuters) - Argentina will double its daily supply of natural gas to neighboring Chile to 5.5 million cubic meters on Wednesday after an earthquake....

Embassy officials trying to track down missing Canadians in Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:58:00 +0100

Team knocking on doors in hard-hit Concepción, ambassador says; Foreign Affairs lists more than 250 citizens still unaccounted for

Chile looting subsides as aid arrives

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:45:00 +0100

The arrival of food aid and an increased military presence on the streets of Concepcion curtailed further looting on Wednesday in the earthquake-devastated Chilean city.

Chile earthquake: President Michelle Bachelet 'failed to grasp scale of devastation'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:44:00 +0100

Michelle Bachelet was accused of incompetence for failing to grasp the scale of the country's devastating earthquake, which has killed almost 800.

Chile 'not facing food shortages'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:40:00 +0100

Chile's President Michelle Bachelet says the country is not facing shortages of food and fuel after Saturday's powerful earthquake.

Aid Trickles to Chilean Quake Survivors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:36:00 +0100

Aid is welcome, but grief and desperation have bred anger and resentment among many quake survivors

Aid starts to flow in Chile, but some regions still need food, water

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:57:00 +0100

Aid and increased security have started flowing into hard-hit areas of Chile, but some desperate residents complained Wednesday that they still haven't received any food or water since Saturday's massive earthquake.

Chile quake hit poor communities hardest

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:57:00 +0100

Images of destroyed homes, people sleeping in the streets and broken freeways reveal the recent tragedy of Chile. Who would think that after the horror of Port-au-Prince, restless geological plates would so quickly wreak havoc in another nation? The Earth seems at war with itself.

Chilean President Defends Handling of Quake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:49:00 +0100

In an interview, the president made it clear that she resented the accusations against her government.

Strong Chile aftershock spurs panic, evacuations

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:41:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 18:33:56 GMT Source: Reuters SANTIAGO, March 3 (Reuters) - A strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock offshore of the Chilean coast on Wednesday sparked panic in the southern-central town of Concepcion, devastated by a massive earthquake ...

Chilean President Defends Government Handling of Quake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:38:00 +0100

In an extensive interview on Chile’s most popular radio station, the typically poised and restrained president made it clear that she resented the accusations against her government.

Chile searches, plans rebuild

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:12:00 +0100

Rescue crews have fanned out with sniffer dogs around Chile's earthquake-ravaged cities and villages searching for survivors inside the mountains of rubble.

Chile earthquake relief: Cellphone donations struggle compared to Haiti

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:49:00 +0100

While $21 million in cellphone text-message donations poured into Haiti in the first 48 hours after the earthquake, only about $100,000 in total phone text donations have gone to Chile since the Feb. 27 earthquake.

Twin aftershocks set off brief panic in Chile; no tsunami warning issued

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:46:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile — A pair of aftershocks only six seconds apart provoked a brief panic among citizens in Chile, but no tsunami warning was issued and no injuries or damage have been reported.

Chilean President Defends Handling of Quake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:39:00 +0100

In an interview, the president made it clear that she resented the accusations against her government.

Strong Aftershock Hits Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:23:00 +0100

A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Chile's south-central region, an aftershock from the massive 8.8-magnitude quake that struck the Andean nation on Saturday.

Fashola advises residents on current global warming

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:14:00 +0100

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State Wednesday urged residents of the state to brace up for the current change of global weather conditions which have intensified the heat now being suffered in the country.

Chile: Quake death toll of 800 could still rise

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:12:00 +0100

Published: 03.03.10, 19:56 / Israel News The death toll from Chile's devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit over the weekend could increase in coming days, President Michelle Bachelet said Wednesday. Bachelet told a local radio station more people than the some 800 now counted could have....

Strong aftershock rocks Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0100

A strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock off the Chilean coast has sparked panic in the southern-central town of Concepcion, devastated by a massive earthquake over the weekend.

FACTBOX-Chile copper mines, ports recover from quake

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0100

March 3 (Reuters) - Chile's copper mines, which produce about a third of global supply, have emerged almost unscathed from the earthquake which killed nearly 800 people and destroyed infrastructure, knocking out power and phone lines in some areas. [ID:nN03242555] A strong 5.

Bachelet urges calm in Chile, aftershock sows fear

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 19:05:44 GMT Source: Reuters * President urges calm, ensures there will be no shortages * 5.9-magnitude aftershock prompts some to flee for hills * Hundreds may still be missing, death toll stands at 802 * Next government ...

Lucky escape for non-swimmer swept away on Chile wave

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 19:04:42 GMT Source: Reuters * Lucky escape for injured non-swimmer caught in tsunami * "I just went with the wave," she says * At least 350 dead in devastated town By Terry Wade CONSTITUCION, Chile, March 3 ( ...

EXTRA: Strong aftershock leads to false tsunami alert in Concepcion

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:08:00 +0100

Concepcion, Chile - An aftershock measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale led to chaos Wednesday in the southern Chilean city of Concepcion, with a false tsunami alert sounded. Soldiers deployed on the streets of Concepcion spread the word of a tsunami al...

Chile: Aid effort gets boost as Govt faces criticism

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:59:00 +0100

CONSTITUCION - Chile's Government used helicopters and boats to speed up the delivery of food to hungry survivors yesterday as the death toll rose to nearly 800 three days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.Chileans desperate...

Aftershock sets off brief panic in Chile; no tsunami warning issued

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:33:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile — A strong aftershock to Chile's deadly earthquake provoked a brief panic in the city of Concepcion, but no tsunami warning was issued and no injuries or damage have been reported.

Strong Aftershocks Hits Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:23:00 +0100

The U.S. Geological Survey said two strong earthquakes hit Chile's south-central region Wednesday, powerful aftershocks following the massive 8.8-magnitude quake that rattled the Andean nation early Saturday.

Chile: Aftershock sets off brief panic

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:18:00 +0100

CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) -- A strong aftershock to Chile's deadly earthquake provoked a brief panic in the city of Concepcion, but no tsunami warning was issued and no injuries or damage have been reported....

Strong aftershock causes panic in Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:08:00 +0100

A strong aftershock provokes a brief panic among survivors in Chile's disaster zone, but no tsunami warning was issued and no injuries or damage are reported.

Strong Chile aftershock spurs panic, evacuations

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:04:00 +0100

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock offshore of the Chilean coast on Wednesday sparked panic in the southern-central town of Concepcion, devastated by a massive earthquake over the weekend.

Chile quake could cost insurers $8 bn

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:04:00 +0100

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 700 people in Chile last week may be the most expensive for insurers since 1994 and the second-costliest for the industry in history.

Did Tsunami warning fail Chile?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0100

Chile now says 800 people were killed in the weekend's earthquake and even deadlier tsunami that followed it. President Bachelet says the final death…

Two aftershocks cause panic in Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:53:00 +0100

A pair of aftershocks only six seconds apart provoke a brief panic among survivors in Chile's disaster zone, but no tsunami warning was issued and no injuries or damage are reported.

Chileans start to evacuate after false tsunami warning

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:50:00 +0100

Residents in coastal cities in Chile started to evacuate Wednesday after some authorities warned of a possible tsunami after a strong aftershock.

Argentina doubles natgas flow to quake-hit Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:24:00 +0100

* Argentina to send 5.5 mln cubic meters a day to Chile * Unclear how long supply increase will last BUENOS AIRES, March 3 (Reuters) - Argentina will double its daily supply of natural gas to neighboring Chile to 5.

Logistics Cluster Chile Earthquake Infrastructure Update, 03 March 2010

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:24:00 +0100

Background On 27 February at 03:34 am (local time) an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 on the Richter scale has struck off the Chilean coast. At least 700 people are reported dead and numbers are expected to rise. More than 2 million people are affected.

Strong Aftershocks Hit Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:23:00 +0100

Three big, successive aftershocks shook Chile's south-central regions, further rattling a nation already on edge after the massive 8.8 magnitude quake that struck it early Saturday.

Chileans grow impatient for aid

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:16:00 +0100

Chileans in areas isolated by a massive earthquake and tsunami were growing impatient for aid, slow to reach many devastated towns and villages.

Death and devastation on Chile's coast as toll grows

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:16:00 +0100

The welcome sign at the entrance to the town of Constitucion shows beach umbrellas, boats and sun. Plastered outside the town morgue is a list of 51 dead.

Aid Trickles to Chilean Quake Survivors

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:03:00 +0100

Aid and relief supplies are flowing to survivors of Saturday's devastating earthquake in Chile, where the death toll stands at nearly 800 and is expected to go higher.

Chile earthquake hits wine industry

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:02:00 +0100

• Damaged vineyards lose up to 100m bottles • Total cost to the economy may be as high as $30bn With the death toll unchanged at about 800 and aid flowing to southern cities, Chile today began to assess the industrial and economic cost of its earthquake.

Aftershocks Spark Brief Panic in Chile

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0100

Back-to-Back Tremors Near Concepcion Led to False Reports of New Tsunami Warnings; Looters Still a Problem

Quake finds flaw in the forecasting of tsunamis

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:44:00 +0100

Kenneth Chang A wider network of buoys and better computer models gave forecasters in Hawaii on Saturday a much better picture of the approaching tsunami than they would have had in the past, but they admit that their models were not refined enough to declare whether a full-scale evacuation was really needed.

Chile aftershock sets off brief panic

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:39:00 +0100

A strong aftershock to Chile's deadly earthquake provoked a brief panic in the city of Concepcion, but no tsunami warning was ...

Aftershock, false tsunami alert cause panic in Chile - Summary

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:39:00 +0100

Santiago/Concepcion, Chile - A strong aftershock Wednesday followed by a false tsunami alert led to chaos in southern Chile, where nerves have been on edge since the weekend's devastating earthquake. Following the 5.9-magnitude aftershock, soldiers d...

Tsunami alert rattles quake-hit Chileans

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:16:00 +0100

Constitucion, Chile. A tsunami alert sent terrified Chileans running for coastal hills Wednesday, while a surge of troops finally brought order to the quake-hit second city of Concepcion after rampant looting, AFP informed. Four days after giant waves swept hundreds to their death, two powerful aftershocks, with magnitudes of 5.

Woman recalls lucky escape after monster wave

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:15:00 +0100

Bernardita Vives believes she is alive today because she "went with the wave" when the tsunami hit Chile.

Chile Faces Criticism Over Quake Response

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Chile has endured many earthquakes, and many thought it was well-prepared to handle a major quake. But the government has come under criticism from hard-hit cities and towns, where relief efforts have been moving slowly.

Bachelet urges calm in Chile, aftershocks sow fear

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:45:00 +0100

03 Mar 2010 21:25:25 GMT Source: Reuters * President urges calm, pledges there will be no shortages * Flurry of strong aftershocks add to tension levels * Hundreds may still be missing, death toll stands at 802 * Next government eyes ...