02/27/10

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A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck central Chile, shaking the capital for a minute-and-a-half and setting off a tsunami, which triggered international alerts. Buildings collapsed and phone lines and electricity were down, making the extent of the damage difficult to determine. At least 16 people were killed when the earthquake struck, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced. "We have had a huge earthquake," Bachelet said, speaking from an emergency response centre in an appeal for Chileans to remain calm. ABC News: Massive earthquake hits Chile: President Michelle Bachelet said 47 people were killed and that more deaths were possible, as the US government reported aftershocks in Chile measuring 6.2, 5.6 and 6.9. "With the quake of this magnitude, we cannot rule out other casualties," she said. USGS: Magnitude 8.8 - OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE. [Internet Not Working in Chile - all sites with .cl are dead at the moment.] Al Jazeera: Scores killed in Chile earthquake -Video. The AtlanticWire: The Chile Quake: How Bad Will the Damage Be?

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