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Chile earthquake has affected more than two million people
More than two million people have been affected by what international media and records have described as one of the five strongest earthquakes ever on record.
The devastating quake, thousands of times stronger than the one that hit Haiti, struck central Chile on February 27 2010.
But as the first realisation of destruction passed around the world, through television and the internet, the world subsequently prepared itself for the devastating waves that threatened the entire Pacific Rim. About 50 countries on the Pacific Ocean from New Zealand to Russia expected giant waves, in an anticipation of what occurred during the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster which killed more than 220 000 people in December 2004.
But the tsunami waves did not prove to be as high or as destructive as some had expected.
"The power of nature has again struck our country," Chilean president Michelle Bachelet said, cited by international media.
"We are once again put to the test, our ability to deal with adversity and get back on our feet. And we are examining every way to restore all the basic services in the country. But there's still a lot to do" Ms Bachelet said
She said that six of Chile's 15 regions are currently declared "catastrophe zones" in the aftermath of the quake.
The current official death toll stands at about 300 people and it is apparent that Chile is coping considerably better with the disaster than Haiti.
BBC World Service reported that Chilean authorities had declined international assistance for now, saying they can cope with the situation, although "international aid is ready/or is being prepared to be dispatched if needed".
There are no reported Bulgarian casualties in the quake, or in the tsunamis that followed.
"This is a catastrophe of immense proportions, so it will be very difficult to give precise figures," Chile interior minister Edmundo Perez Yoma told CNN.
The 8.8 quake - one of the biggest ever - triggered a tsunami that has been sweeping across the Pacific, although waves were not as high as predicted.
Japan is still on high alert, with hundreds of thousands of people advised to evacuated areas at risk.
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, while most residents were sleeping. Reports say buildings shook while others collapsed as power went out in Santiago and other settlements in the area, 320km northeast of the quake's epicenter. Other parts of South America also felt the earthquake
Several strong aftershocks have followed the quake, including one with a 6.9
The largest earthquake ever recorded struck the same area of Chile on May 22 1960. The magnitude-9.5 quake killed 1655 people and left two million homeless. The tsunami that it caused killed people in Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines and caused damage to the west coast of the United States.
The devastating quake, thousands of times stronger than the one that hit Haiti, struck central Chile on February 27 2010.
But as the first realisation of destruction passed around the world, through television and the internet, the world subsequently prepared itself for the devastating waves that threatened the entire Pacific Rim. About 50 countries on the Pacific Ocean from New Zealand to Russia expected giant waves, in an anticipation of what occurred during the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster which killed more than 220 000 people in December 2004.
But the tsunami waves did not prove to be as high or as destructive as some had expected.
"The power of nature has again struck our country," Chilean president Michelle Bachelet said, cited by international media.
"We are once again put to the test, our ability to deal with adversity and get back on our feet. And we are examining every way to restore all the basic services in the country. But there's still a lot to do" Ms Bachelet said
She said that six of Chile's 15 regions are currently declared "catastrophe zones" in the aftermath of the quake.
The current official death toll stands at about 300 people and it is apparent that Chile is coping considerably better with the disaster than Haiti.
BBC World Service reported that Chilean authorities had declined international assistance for now, saying they can cope with the situation, although "international aid is ready/or is being prepared to be dispatched if needed".
There are no reported Bulgarian casualties in the quake, or in the tsunamis that followed.
"This is a catastrophe of immense proportions, so it will be very difficult to give precise figures," Chile interior minister Edmundo Perez Yoma told CNN.
The 8.8 quake - one of the biggest ever - triggered a tsunami that has been sweeping across the Pacific, although waves were not as high as predicted.
Japan is still on high alert, with hundreds of thousands of people advised to evacuated areas at risk.
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, while most residents were sleeping. Reports say buildings shook while others collapsed as power went out in Santiago and other settlements in the area, 320km northeast of the quake's epicenter. Other parts of South America also felt the earthquake
Several strong aftershocks have followed the quake, including one with a 6.9
The largest earthquake ever recorded struck the same area of Chile on May 22 1960. The magnitude-9.5 quake killed 1655 people and left two million homeless. The tsunami that it caused killed people in Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines and caused damage to the west coast of the United States.
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this has got nothing to do with God!!! its causeed because of the tectonic plates miving and crashing against each other!!! check if u dont believe me
"..act of natural nature?"...Nice - Who are you?..Miss Teen South Carolina?
this was NOT an act of nature. This was HAARP up to no good.
What has God to do with all the looting that is taking place this is a human act without human law and order there is no such thing as Satan & god only natural human greed.
What a load of old rubbish what has a so called god got to do with this it is an act of natural nature.
May God give them the fortitude to bear the loss. I relly feel for them.
If you want to help, please donate MONEY...words or Hangwringing does not help, but Donations will Do... My thoughts and prayers go out to the Chilean people...If your Human then Pls. help....Pls. think about those people who lost their love ones...
Well I heard that they are a well off country unlike Haiti...They could deal with the situation so they refused international assistance...I think they should take it!
Sad
my name is death and earthlings your end is near ^_^
Believer and Shafique, Stop relying on "God" to help you and blame "satan" for bad things. Bad things happen in nature and in the world because that is how our planet works. Ecosystems have different ways, everywhere has its own "natural enemies", whether it be pests, predators,extreme weather or natural disasters. Satan did not cause this, it was the forces of nature. These poor people are suffereing through it purely because of location, they did not do anything to warrant this punishment from God or Satan. Don't blame them or ask for comfort, provide it yourself. Volunteer for the re-build [...]
Read the full comment or donate money. Don't use some uncorroborated figure as a crutch for things you cannot explain.
incomprehensible how an earthquake of this magnitude has resulted in so few deaths, and thats the toll plus the tsunami that hit in the immediate aftermath.
hope it stays like that.
I pray for strength and courage for the people who have lost loved ones as well as those who survived in the calamity last Saturday in Chile. It is tragic but there is always a reason. Bad things do happen to good people. But the Living God is in control. His thoughts are higher than ours. Please be encourage.
my god i hope my boyfriend is safe
We can not blame God for the suffering and calamities that happens in the world. What we have to do is search our hearts. Our we obedient to what God is commanding us to do? Do you know Him in a personal basis?
God is a not the author of bad things. Satan is and those who follow him.Because of the fall of men(humans-us) the world(people) will continue to suffer.Unless we realise the God is in control no matter what,one will blame Him for the suffering. "Know the truth and the truth will set you free."
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I pray for strength and courage for the people who have lost loved ones as well as those who survived in the calamity last Saturday in Chile. It is tragic but there is always a reason. Bad things do happen to good people. But the Living God is in control. His thoughts are higher than ours. Please be encourage.
We can not blame God for the suffering and calamities that happens in the world. What we have to do is search our hearts. Our we obedient to what God is commanding us to do? Do you know Him in a personal basis?
God is a not the author of bad things. Satan is and those who follow him.Because of the fall of men(humans-us) the world(people) will continue to suffer.Unless we realise the God is in control no matter what,one will blame Him for the suffering. "Know the truth and the truth will set you free."
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I feel you people, may God give you comfort this moment
I feel so sorry for them.
God killing people is justified but people killing people is not...so brothers and sisters spread brotherhood love and care for humanity...best of luck all the people for Chile to make it better and better
can some1 tell me one reason why chile does not want assistance