Overview
February 27, 2010 3: 34 a.m. Beijing time (14: 34), in the southern Chilean city of Concepcion, a magnitude 8. 8 earthquake with epicenter located southwest of the capital Santiago 340 km off the coast of the Maule, at a depth of about 60 km, the quake triggered a tsunami, the local have acuteness have a quake, while the capital of Santiago blacked out part of 340 km off the coast of the Maule, at a depth of about 60 km, the quake triggered a tsunami, the local have acuteness have a quake, while the capital of Santiago blacked out part of .
1. witnesses said the building lasted from 10 to 30 seconds, and in some areas, power outage, the phone completely interrupt,Some fixed telephone also lost contact as panicked residents ran into the street and have people see there as panicked residents ran into the street and have people see there .
. houses collapsed and 1 of Chile has started to perform disaster assessment report, as of the day at 15: 52 (Beijing time), the death toll has risen to 78 people, expected the death toll continues to climb houses collapsed and 1 of Chile has started to perform disaster assessment report, as of the day at 15: 52 (Beijing time), the death toll has risen to 78 people, expected the death toll continues to climb .
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said, some areas of basic public services the interrupt, appealed for calm as Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said, some areas of basic public services the interrupt, appealed for calm as . 1 - The strong earthquake in Chile and Argentina, Buenos Aires, appear clearly felt, tall buildings swayed 1 - The strong earthquake in Chile and Argentina, Buenos Aires, appear clearly felt, tall buildings swayed .
Buenos Aires high - rise buildings clearly felt, Buenos Aires high - rise buildings clearly felt,. sent out the windows on high floors of the quake, some residents panicked, ran out sent out the windows on high floors of the quake, some residents panicked, ran out .
2, after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude of about 8. 3 2 2.
Aftershocks And Tsunami
Chile early Saturday, a magnitude 8. 8 Richter degrees of earthquake happened 3 times greater level of aftershocks, the aftershocks of up to level 6. 9, 6. 2 In addition, the administration says, the U.S. Geological Survey has been home to more than 20 monitoring Chile quakes of magnitude 5.0 or larger than that of aftershock
3 Chile's earthquake - triggered tsunami spread to Central America and French Polynesia Regional 3 Chile's earthquake - triggered tsunami spread to Central America and French Polynesia Regional .
Tsunami Struck Within 24 Hours In Asia Or Taiwan With
the pacific tsunami warning center (ptwc) in hawaii for the Pacific region and the countries issued a tsunami alert, while noting that Taiwan should alert the region including the Hualien, and Taitung's Keelung and the pacific tsunami warning center (ptwc) in hawaii for the Pacific region and the countries issued a tsunami alert, while noting that Taiwan should alert the region including the Hualien, and Taitung's Keelung and . 4 4.
Tsunami Warning
Hawaii - based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to Chile and neighboring Peru issued tsunami warnings, and expressed such strong earthquakes often cause destructive tsunami Hawaii - based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to Chile and neighboring Peru issued tsunami warnings, and expressed such strong earthquakes often cause destructive tsunami . 2 which thereafter report also said the earthquake had triggered a tsunami, likely near the epicenter of Chile's coast would be to the detriment of the 2 which thereafter report also said the earthquake had triggered a tsunami, likely near the epicenter of Chile's coast would be to the detriment of the .
The centre has also been to Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Antarctica region of the low - level warning The centre has also been to Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Antarctica region of the low - level warning . 2 earthquakes, earthquake experts that the danger such power of strong earthquakes can cause devastating tsunamis 2 earthquakes, earthquake experts that the danger such power of strong earthquakes can cause devastating tsunamis .
as a safeguard against possible tsunami threat,throughout Central America and the Pacific countries and regions at all levels issued a tsunami warning, always" defending ", to avoid the tsunami after the earthquake caused massive destruction in as a safeguard against possible tsunami threat,throughout Central America and the Pacific countries and regions at all levels issued a tsunami warning, always" defending ", to avoid the tsunami after the earthquake caused massive destruction in . 3 February 27, 2010 at 18: 30 Beijing time, CNN announced the tsunami reached the coast of the States in Estimated time: 17: 27 Beijing time: 30 to 6: 30 P.M., Peru;20 to 21 hours, Ecuador;20: 50 to 21: 40, Costa Rica;Between 2130 and, Panama;21: 45 to 23, in Colombia;00 to 23: 30, Honduras
on Feb. 28, the Japan Meteorological Agency said the report of Chile on 27 following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Japan was likely to happen in 3 - meter - high tsunami Agence France - Presse reported Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency official Sindian Guan Tian Yasuo) said: "Japan's Pacific coast is likely to occur up to 3 meters of tsunami Agence France - Presse reported Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency official Sindian Guan Tian Yasuo) said: "Japan's Pacific coast is likely to occur up to 3 meters of tsunami .
" The first tsunami could as early as February 28 occurred in the afternoon, the Japanese soon issued a tsunami warning for the " The first tsunami could as early as February 28 occurred in the afternoon, the Japanese soon issued a tsunami warning for the . Taiwanese newspaper United Daily News reported, Chile's magnitude - 8.8 quake,Hawaii, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami alert for Pacific region
Taiwan "Central Weather Center to forecast earthquakes." Guo Kai, director of the grain is of the view that Taiwan should not be a tsunami, but people still don't go to the beach on 28 according to the report, the Bureau of Meteorology estimated that about a tsunami in the afternoon of 28 2: 26 to 55 to the Taiwan Island, including Ilan, Hualien, Taitung and Keelung, not due to the tsunami alert, so there is no possible tsunami wave height prediction according to the report, the Bureau of Meteorology estimated that about a tsunami in the afternoon of 28 2: 26 to 55 to the Taiwan Island, including Ilan, Hualien, Taitung and Keelung, not due to the tsunami alert, so there is no possible tsunami wave height prediction .
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Destructive
China Earthquake Networks Center researcher Sun Shihong said that Chile's devastating earthquake is being compared to the 100 Haitian earthquake, while Chile Keep an Eye on aftershocks, tsunami, volcano and China Earthquake Networks Center researcher Sun Shihong said that Chile's devastating earthquake is being compared to the 100 Haitian earthquake, while Chile Keep an Eye on aftershocks, tsunami, volcano and . Sun Shihong determines, according to the China Earthquake Network Center in the first measurement of 8. 5 earthquake, went to the devastating earthquake in Haiti the equivalent of 80, based on revised after the 8. 8, the degree of destruction is probably the equivalent of 100 Haitian earthquake
the Chile earthquakes, Sun Shihong, a researcher with the think that prevents him from, but in the final analysis is the human plague enters relatively enlivening phase in the Chile earthquakes, Sun Shihong, a researcher with the think that prevents him from, but in the final analysis is the human plague enters relatively enlivening phase in . 6 6.
Endanger
- The strong earthquake in South America in Chile and neighbouring Argentina, Mendoza Province, and the like caused by power blackout in some areas, there were no casualties and property losses from - The strong earthquake in South America in Chile and neighbouring Argentina, Mendoza Province, and the like caused by power blackout in some areas, there were no casualties and property losses from . of the northern Afghan province of Catamarca in the south to the Rio Negro province at the heart of the different extent and the adjacent Chile Tremors of the northern Afghan province of Catamarca in the south to the Rio Negro province at the heart of the different extent and the adjacent Chile Tremors .
in the western province of San Juan Province, felt very strongly, and many buildings, so that the local residents in panic, have taken to the streets to avoid in the western province of San Juan Province, felt very strongly, and many buildings, so that the local residents in panic, have taken to the streets to avoid . governor of the province of San Juan, Jose, Ola governor of the province of San Juan, Jose, Ola .
urged the public to remain calm in western Argentina and Chile, another one of the provinces of Mendoza Province, in many parts of the power supply interruption,Local residents fled to the street, returning home urged the public to remain calm in western Argentina and Chile, another one of the provinces of Mendoza Province, in many parts of the power supply interruption,Local residents fled to the street, returning home . in Argentina's southern Rio Negro province, parts of it also came with a power interruption, triggered panic among the residents in the local Civil Defence in Argentina's southern Rio Negro province, parts of it also came with a power interruption, triggered panic among the residents in the local Civil Defence .
advised the public to the streets in open areas in the 20 minutes, to avoid the aftershock advised the public to the streets in open areas in the 20 minutes, to avoid the aftershock . to date, Argentina's civil defense department no casualties and property losses reports to date, Argentina's civil defense department no casualties and property losses reports .
on the same day, Chile and adjacent Argentina also occurs with a preliminary magnitude of 6. 1 earthquake, leaving at least two people were killed and many injured Argentina earthquake prevention bureau officials said the earthquake occurred in the northern province of Salta and Jujuy,The epicenter of the capital of the province of Salta, Salta city 15 kilometers to the southwest, and is not the Chile earthquake aftershocks Argentina earthquake prevention bureau officials said the earthquake occurred in the northern province of Salta and Jujuy,The epicenter of the capital of the province of Salta, Salta city 15 kilometers to the southwest, and is not the Chile earthquake aftershocks .
Salta and Jujuy is earthquake - prone zone Salta and Jujuy is earthquake - prone zone .
Epicenter Cities In Ruins
Chile local time on February 27, 2010, early this morning of the 8.0 - magnitude earthquake has killed more than 400 people were killed and local, according to official reports, at the epicenter of Chile's Concepcion "destroyed the entire city," the current earthquake has caused in the Chilean national more than 400 people were killed and 15 missing, 200 million people affected to different extent local, according to official reports, at the epicenter of Chile's Concepcion "destroyed the entire city," the current earthquake has caused in the Chilean national more than 400 people were killed and 15 missing, 200 million people affected to different extent .
quake traffic disruption, homes quake traffic disruption, homes . severely affected areas of the Country for the purposes of Article 7 and Article 8, which is located in the epicenter of the 8 regional capital of the country where the situation is most serious in the city of Concepcion, a local official reported "an entire city destroyed."
horrors of Chile's state oil company manager Rodrigo A. Sokal announced that the company's Aconcagua and Bio Bio oil refinery, the refinery equipment damaging and energy - supply problems, the suspension of operations at affected by the earthquake, Chile's copper mine several temporarily discontinued, but the Chilean Mining Minister Santiago Gonzalez said the suspension wouldn't affect Chile's copper exports affected by the earthquake, Chile's copper mine several temporarily discontinued, but the Chilean Mining Minister Santiago Gonzalez said the suspension wouldn't affect Chile's copper exports .
Chilean president on Feb. 27, the night of broadcasting and television, as saying on the day of the earthquake that hit Chile in 50 years of the most devastating disasters to due to seismic intensity is large, the occurrence and spread of the current assessment is carried out slowly,affected make a concrete analysis of 48 hours or 72 hours after the possible publication of due to seismic intensity is large, the occurrence and spread of the current assessment is carried out slowly,affected make a concrete analysis of 48 hours or 72 hours after the possible publication of .
neighbours Chile Peruvian President Garcia 2 Dec. 27 called for all Peruvians as well as earthquakes and other natural disasters as well as in the preparation of the Government of Peru decided at the same time, on 1 March as a day of national mourning, in solidarity with the people of earthquake - devastated Chile at the same time, on 1 March as a day of national mourning, in solidarity with the people of earthquake - devastated Chile .
The Chile earthquake, which occurred at 2 am on 27 / 3: 34 (Beijing time at 14: 34), the epicenter is located in the Chilean capital of Santiago, 320 kilometers southwest of Maule, near the sea, at a depth of about 60 km The Chile earthquake, which occurred at 2 am on 27 / 3: 34 (Beijing time at 14: 34), the epicenter is located in the Chilean capital of Santiago, 320 kilometers southwest of Maule, near the sea, at a depth of about 60 km . 7 7.
Casualty Loss
AFP on February 28, 2010, Chile on Feb. 27 magnitude 8.8 earthquake, Chile's National Emergency Office said the latest news industry has more than 300 people were killed in the earthquake in Chile that Housing Minister Patricia - Beth Ritter said waves, there are about 150 million homes were destroyed in the earthquake Housing Minister Patricia - Beth Ritter said waves, there are about 150 million homes were destroyed in the earthquake .
after the quake, Japan's meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for the Nov. 28, the requirements on its Pacific coastline more than 10,000 local residents should evacuate subsequently Russia also issued a warning poster, Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, also launched a plan to evacuate residents subsequently Russia also issued a warning poster, Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, also launched a plan to evacuate residents .
AFP has previously reported,After the first wave of the tsunami in Hawaii after being damaged, Hawaii is also subsequently canceled a tsunami warning AFP has previously reported,After the first wave of the tsunami in Hawaii after being damaged, Hawaii is also subsequently canceled a tsunami warning . In addition, US experts say Japan's other countries with a Pacific coastline also has canceled a tsunami warning for the In addition, US experts say Japan's other countries with a Pacific coastline also has canceled a tsunami warning for the .
Earthquake Rescue
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has held an emergency meeting, declared a "state of calamity" Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has held an emergency meeting, declared a "state of calamity" . by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet spoke at the meeting said, "I can only say that we now know", "Without a doubt, encountered a few in this league, the death toll will be more of" a government free of "is in the process of confirming the number of casualties from the earthquake" by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet spoke at the meeting said, "I can only say that we now know", "Without a doubt, encountered a few in this league, the death toll will be more of" a government free of "is in the process of confirming the number of casualties from the earthquake" .
Bachelet said Chile is" experiencing a big earthquake, we are assessing the seismic effect caused by the earthquake on the confirmation of the traffic and the knock - on effect of Bachelet said Chile is" experiencing a big earthquake, we are assessing the seismic effect caused by the earthquake on the confirmation of the traffic and the knock - on effect of . Bachelet said: "The earthquake caused parts of the communication,We are currently in the process of sending teams to the site to restore communication Bachelet said: "The earthquake caused parts of the communication,We are currently in the process of sending teams to the site to restore communication .
"Bachelet appealed for calm, and if the need should timely contact with the government of Chilean president "Bachelet appealed for calm, and if the need should timely contact with the government of Chilean president . 27 issued on broadcast television, said the earthquake in Chile in 50 years of the most devastating disaster 27 issued on broadcast television, said the earthquake in Chile in 50 years of the most devastating disaster .
because of the quake, to deliver a wide range of current assessment is carried out slowly, make a concrete analysis of 48 hours or 72 hours after the possible publication of because of the quake, to deliver a wide range of current assessment is carried out slowly, make a concrete analysis of 48 hours or 72 hours after the possible publication of . after the earthquake, the Chilean army, armed police and fire brigade - on - deck, in the maintenance of public order throughout Chile, the Government of Chile to announce after the earthquake, the Chilean army, armed police and fire brigade - on - deck, in the maintenance of public order throughout Chile, the Government of Chile to announce .
, to end all the rallies,Chile held the coastal city of the 51st session of Vina del Mar festival, that's the end of the , to end all the rallies,Chile held the coastal city of the 51st session of Vina del Mar festival, that's the end of the . In addition, the Government of Chile announced the removal of 2 - 5 March in Valparaiso, the General Assembly of the Spanish world In addition, the Government of Chile announced the removal of 2 - 5 March in Valparaiso, the General Assembly of the Spanish world .
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Where The Reaction
China
Chile after the earthquake, the State Oceanic Administration took the case seriously, and launched the emergency response, earthquake prediction is analyzed in the light of the impact of coastal, on May 27 15: 14 As the afternoon reported the on - duty information, and at the same time through the various media to the public is promptly issued a tsunami information Chile after the earthquake, the State Oceanic Administration took the case seriously, and launched the emergency response, earthquake prediction is analyzed in the light of the impact of coastal, on May 27 15: 14 As the afternoon reported the on - duty information, and at the same time through the various media to the public is promptly issued a tsunami information . With the magnitude of the correction, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center, and again in 1615 published a second tsunami information With the magnitude of the correction, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center, and again in 1615 published a second tsunami information .
on the evening of Dec. 27, the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and overnight leaders held an emergency meeting, instructed the departments concerned with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center,Chile's earthquake on the Pacific coast to the gravity of the situation analysis, This paper reminds the relative domestic and overseas agencies to take timely and effective measures, avoid the tsunami caused by the disaster loss according to the latest monitoring data analysis, the State Oceanic Administration, National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center estimates: the wave of the main influence region is on the southeast Pacific and South American countries;South Pacific countries, in the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific North American coast was affected by the tsunami was small, and the Republic of Tonga coast tsunami wave amplitude is less than 1 metre;West Pacific nations such as China, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and other countries is not affected or slightly affected, does not form a disaster according to the latest monitoring data analysis, the State Oceanic Administration, National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center estimates: the wave of the main influence region is on the southeast Pacific and South American countries;South Pacific countries, in the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific North American coast was affected by the tsunami was small, and the Republic of Tonga coast tsunami wave amplitude is less than 1 metre;West Pacific nations such as China, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and other countries is not affected or slightly affected, does not form a disaster .
Chilean earthquake triggered a tsunami that hit the ship, as well as the influence of the Maritime Transportation of the People's Republic of China issued navigational warnings, alert to the waters of the Maritime Safety Administration ship safety Chilean earthquake triggered a tsunami that hit the ship, as well as the influence of the Maritime Transportation of the People's Republic of China issued navigational warnings, alert to the waters of the Maritime Safety Administration ship safety . immediately adopt measures timely notification of the information of each major shipping company, called for companies to alert in the waters of the ship's attention to the safety of navigation;Second is by coast radio navigational warnings, alert to the waters of the ships which take measures to ensure the safety of navigation immediately adopt measures timely notification of the information of each major shipping company, called for companies to alert in the waters of the ship's attention to the safety of navigation;Second is by coast radio navigational warnings, alert to the waters of the ships which take measures to ensure the safety of navigation .
the ministry and the Chilean embassy launched the emergency mechanism, through various channels to understand China's citizens and institutions of the country where the situation is, at present no reported casualties of Chinese citizens the ministry and the Chilean embassy launched the emergency mechanism, through various channels to understand China's citizens and institutions of the country where the situation is, at present no reported casualties of Chinese citizens . consular protection center has opened two 24 - hour hotline (010 - 65964087, to accept the Advisory consular protection center has opened two 24 - hour hotline (010 - 65964087, to accept the Advisory .
65964088) help the ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and Chile will follow closely the situation and take the"Should any Chinese citizens and institutions providing assistance 65964088) help the ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and Chile will follow closely the situation and take the"Should any Chinese citizens and institutions providing assistance . ministry also reminded Chinese citizens groups and currently suspended, went to Chile Chile 27 ministry also reminded Chinese citizens groups and currently suspended, went to Chile Chile 27 .
Richter 8. 8 earthquake, the China Earthquake Administration and immediately held an emergency meeting, study and deploy earthquake emergency response work, the Chinese international rescue team are closely monitoring the situation and condition of the information and, on the basis of national co - ordination of the deployment may take further action CSB in emergency rescue and emergency rescue, the director of the Division's Mr. Thu said the Chinese international rescue team is following the Chilean earthquake disaster information, and in accordance with the national co - ordination of the deployment,decide whether rushing to the scene to carry out rescue action
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Feb. 27, the central and southern Chile's magnitude - 8.8 earthquake, which caused serious casualties and property losses, to the Chilean president sent a condolence message on behalf of the Chinese government and people, and personally to President Bachelet, the Chilean government and people and sincere sympathy, condolences to the victims of the on behalf of the Chinese government and people, and personally to President Bachelet, the Chilean government and people and sincere sympathy, condolences to the victims of the .
Hu said, at this moment of crisis, the Chinese people empathize with the people of Chile is willing to provide emergency relief assistance to support the Chilean people in the earthquake resistance and disasterreliefw ork and the lessonsdraw n from the Hu said, at this moment of crisis, the Chinese people empathize with the people of Chile is willing to provide emergency relief assistance to support the Chilean people in the earthquake resistance and disasterreliefw ork and the lessonsdraw n from the . I believe that under the leadership of the Government of Chile,Chilean people will surely conquer the quake disaster and rebuild their homeland I believe that under the leadership of the Government of Chile,Chilean people will surely conquer the quake disaster and rebuild their homeland .
Taiwan "Ministry of the Interior for fire department," said Chile's magnitude - 8 earthquake, collapsed buildings caused numerous deaths and Taiwan "Ministry of the Interior for fire department," said Chile's magnitude - 8 earthquake, collapsed buildings caused numerous deaths and . station "Fire Department" special search teams, Kaohsiung City Fire Department special search teams and a total of 46 people have completed a self - contained, after waiting for a notification, the rescue team ready to go by the name station "Fire Department" special search teams, Kaohsiung City Fire Department special search teams and a total of 46 people have completed a self - contained, after waiting for a notification, the rescue team ready to go by the name .
23 "fire department" is searched for on the player, the 23 members of the Kaohsiung City Fire Department rescue team that special, the majority of the members have rescue experience 23 "fire department" is searched for on the player, the 23 members of the Kaohsiung City Fire Department rescue team that special, the majority of the members have rescue experience . "Fire Department", said that Taiwan from Taipei City, Taipei County, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung City, Taichung, Chiayi,Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Taitung counties such as 10 - in - Office of the Special Fire Department rescue team carried out rescue missions abroad "Fire Department", said that Taiwan from Taipei City, Taipei County, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung City, Taichung, Chiayi,Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Taitung counties such as 10 - in - Office of the Special Fire Department rescue team carried out rescue missions abroad .
UK
from the British charity, to rescue a team of experts, 27 December to the disaster relief work from the British charity, to rescue a team of experts, 27 December to the disaster relief work . including "Oxford Committee for Famine Relief" and "Save the Children" and so on rescue mechanism, to the society sent out a fundraising appeal for including "Oxford Committee for Famine Relief" and "Save the Children" and so on rescue mechanism, to the society sent out a fundraising appeal for .
"Oxford Committee for Famine Relief" dispatched water experts, started its journey from Colombia, and has been linked to Chile as a partner to ASAP and humanitarian rescue "Oxford Committee for Famine Relief" dispatched water experts, started its journey from Colombia, and has been linked to Chile as a partner to ASAP and humanitarian rescue . British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the UK will do everything in my power to provide help to the disaster - ridden British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the UK will do everything in my power to provide help to the disaster - ridden .
Looking for a British Mission, in Chile of the British,there is currently no British casualties in the quake in message Looking for a British Mission, in Chile of the British,there is currently no British casualties in the quake in message . Foreign Secretary David Miliband said, because of the subject of a communication system is seriously, British Ambassador to Chile to contact the local Britons had become extremely difficult Foreign Secretary David Miliband said, because of the subject of a communication system is seriously, British Ambassador to Chile to contact the local Britons had become extremely difficult .
US
U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House on Nov. 27, said he had submitted to the President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, Chile's needs if the US would provide assistance Barack Obama says the United States could quickly deploy resources in support of relief and reconstruction work on to Chile to help out Barack Obama says the United States could quickly deploy resources in support of relief and reconstruction work on to Chile to help out .
the White House said Obama and Bachelet later in the day - to - talk, and talk, expressing the attitude of the united states is the White House said Obama and Bachelet later in the day - to - talk, and talk, expressing the attitude of the united states is . Hillary said, she is scheduled to begin on 28 visit to Latin America, and will travel in with Bachelet and other leaders to stay close to the Hillary said, she is scheduled to begin on 28 visit to Latin America, and will travel in with Bachelet and other leaders to stay close to the .
Hillary Clinton, scheduled to run from 28 February to 5 March visit to Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica and Guatemala,She did not say whether the stroke is due to travel to Chile Chile on Feb. 27 magnitude 8.8 earthquake changed Hillary Rodham Clinton said the US is paying close attention to the earthquake in Chile and the entire Pacific Rim case Hillary Rodham Clinton said the US is paying close attention to the earthquake in Chile and the entire Pacific Rim case .
she reaffirmed the U.S. to Chile to provide assistance, as well as the parties said officials are currently in contact, to determine when to provide what assistance Chile Chile.
Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in the statement, the Government of Canada and the people of Chile that day due to strong earthquake, which suffered casualties and property losses was sympathetic, and it said it was ready to provide the necessary assistance to the people of Chile, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in the statement, the Government of Canada and the people of Chile that day due to strong earthquake, which suffered casualties and property losses was sympathetic, and it said it was ready to provide the necessary assistance to the people of Chile, . he said, the Chilean version of Canadian officials are working with relevant authorities to decide whether it is necessary to provide assistance, as well as citizens of Canada to Chile to assess the likely effects of the he said, the Chilean version of Canadian officials are working with relevant authorities to decide whether it is necessary to provide assistance, as well as citizens of Canada to Chile to assess the likely effects of the .
Europe
In Chile, a magnitude 8 earthquake, the EU Council and the European countries concerned have issued statements in solidarity with the quake - hit areas and expressed their willingness to provide relevant assistance for In Chile, a magnitude 8 earthquake, the EU Council and the European countries concerned have issued statements in solidarity with the quake - hit areas and expressed their willingness to provide relevant assistance for . EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the European Commission humanitarian aid office will be the first time to donate 300 million euros for emergency rescue EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the European Commission humanitarian aid office will be the first time to donate 300 million euros for emergency rescue .
Barroso on Chile by the heavily indebted poor country (shocking, we would like to pay tribute to the memory of the victims, saying the EU "has been prepared to provide all possible assistance to the needs of the Government of Chile Barroso on Chile by the heavily indebted poor country (shocking, we would like to pay tribute to the memory of the victims, saying the EU "has been prepared to provide all possible assistance to the needs of the Government of Chile ."".
France
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on 27, issued a press release on the day of the strong earthquake that hit Chile, the AAM professes shock and presents to the Government of Chile and expresses its deepest condolences to the French President Nicolas Sarkozy on 27, issued a press release on the day of the strong earthquake that hit Chile, the AAM professes shock and presents to the Government of Chile and expresses its deepest condolences to the . French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said France and other EU countries for consultations, ready to aid Chile French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said France and other EU countries for consultations, ready to aid Chile .
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China for its handling of the crisis also has been moved to the center, is working with the French embassy in Santiago, the embassy is in close contact In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China for its handling of the crisis also has been moved to the center, is working with the French embassy in Santiago, the embassy is in close contact .
Spain
Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet sent a condolence message, to Chile's earthquake victims, and pledged that Spain will need in Chile of all aspects of assistance Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet sent a condolence message, to Chile's earthquake victims, and pledged that Spain will need in Chile of all aspects of assistance .
Switzerland
non - EU member Switzerland, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement, announced that Switzerland will send a disaster team to study what form of assistance to people affected by this non - EU member Switzerland, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement, announced that Switzerland will send a disaster team to study what form of assistance to people affected by this .
Historical Earthquake
In 1835
1835 on Feb. 20, 2009 at 11: 30 p.m., located in central Chile and Concepcion, Talcahuano and Hong Kong (AFP) - A powerful earthquake since noon, citizens feel the earth beneath, immediately rushed out and a lot of people believed to have survived the since noon, citizens feel the earth beneath, immediately rushed out and a lot of people believed to have survived the .
concepcion city houses each of which each is separate in the event of an earthquake, when it came to a row of rubble, and Talcahuano formed distinct landscape concepcion city houses each of which each is separate in the event of an earthquake, when it came to a row of rubble, and Talcahuano formed distinct landscape . Talcahuano by a tsunami after the earthquake hit, in what was only recognized a layer of wood and brick ruins Talcahuano by a tsunami after the earthquake hit, in what was only recognized a layer of wood and brick ruins .
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In 1939
January 24, 1939 and on the evening of 11 hours, a concentration of up to 450 miles along the coast of Chile occurring within the area of the lasting 3 minutes of the earthquake, the worst - hit was Concepcion, Qi Lian, Coy Vick, Coronel and Angol Zhucheng January 24, 1939 and on the evening of 11 hours, a concentration of up to 450 miles along the coast of Chile occurring within the area of the lasting 3 minutes of the earthquake, the worst - hit was Concepcion, Qi Lian, Coy Vick, Coronel and Angol Zhucheng . The earthquake 50,000 people have been killed and 60,000 injured, 70 million people are homeless and economic losses amounting to millions of dollars, is a contemporary American history, a loss is to be the most serious earthquake The earthquake 50,000 people have been killed and 60,000 injured, 70 million people are homeless and economic losses amounting to millions of dollars, is a contemporary American history, a loss is to be the most serious earthquake .
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1960
In 1960 May 21 to 22 June in Chile of the 20th century with the maximum magnitude of the earthquake swarm type seismic, the group consists of 7 large earthquake of magnitude 7 earthquakes, where earthquakes with magnitude greater than 8 secondary maximum magnitude 8.5, a total of 6,000 people, a loss of 6. 8 billion in the wake of a spate of large earthquake in the 'Lakes triggered large landslides, a landslide filled the lake rose lake basin overflow, has flooded before the kick - off, causing the city 100 million persons homeless in the wake of a spate of large earthquake in the 'Lakes triggered large landslides, a landslide filled the lake rose lake basin overflow, has flooded before the kick - off, causing the city 100 million persons homeless .
epicenter in Concepcion, the quake has two very prominent: on the one hand, there has been a spate of 3 greater than 8.8,Second, the waves rippling far from May 21 to 22 June, had 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of more than 7, wherein the scale is over 8 times 3 from May 21 to 22 June, had 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of more than 7, wherein the scale is over 8 times 3 .
5 on Feb. 22 earthquake, a magnitude 8.9 quake damaged areas of the country from Santiago to Puerto Montt, etc quake damaged areas of the country from Santiago to Puerto Montt, etc .
earthquake generated a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Japan, the introduction of post - tsunami waves up to 4 m, great disasters earthquake generated a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Japan, the introduction of post - tsunami waves up to 4 m, great disasters . In addition, when the earthquake on the natural soil found in the epicentral intensity is degree II V, while the manual filling of loose soil of its intensity will reach X In addition, when the earthquake on the natural soil found in the epicentral intensity is degree II V, while the manual filling of loose soil of its intensity will reach X .
I degree by the quake.earthquake rupture propagation velocity obtained when the per - kilometer due to this very strong earthquake which triggered significant CLINOMETER due to this very strong earthquake which triggered significant CLINOMETER .
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City Introduction
Concepcion is Chile's Bio Bio region, the capital of the province of Concepcion, Chile's southern Concepcion is Chile's Bio Bio region, the capital of the province of Concepcion, Chile's southern . Bio - Bio River near the city to the west is the estuary Bio - Bio River near the city to the west is the estuary .
10 kilometers with a population of about 30 million in the hottest month 10 kilometers with a population of about 30 million in the hottest month . 20 C, the coldest month (July 10). degree. C., the average annual rainfall is 1000 mm
west coast port city of Talcahuano 10 km west coast port city of Talcahuano 10 km . Built in 1550 A.D.
9 Concepcion suffered an earthquake, tsunami, the townsite moved frequently, and in 1754 was relocated at a site around the rich farming 9 Concepcion suffered an earthquake, tsunami, the townsite moved frequently, and in 1754 was relocated at a site around the rich farming ., , .
waterpower near coal production, coal accounted for 90% or more,is an important national commercial center waterpower near coal production, coal accounted for 90% or more,is an important national commercial center . one of the most flourishing agricultural, wine and cereals there one of the most flourishing agricultural, wine and cereals there .
the ITC industry, textile, flour, leather, glass, ceramics, sugar, steel and papermaking industries, oil refineries have a railway pass the ITC industry, textile, flour, leather, glass, ceramics, sugar, steel and papermaking industries, oil refineries have a railway pass . .
San Diego is provided by the university of Concepcin San Diego is provided by the university of Concepcin . 13 kilometers northwest of the outer port of Talcahuano, excellent harbour, railway communication 13 kilometers northwest of the outer port of Talcahuano, excellent harbour, railway communication .
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