Christchurch Earthquake February 2011

One third of the buildings in central Christchurch were so badly damaged in last week's earthquake they may need to be demolished, authorities inNew Zealand have warned, as the death toll from the country's worst

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Chile Earthquake 2010
28th February 2010


Huge Earthquake in Chile


A massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 122 people, though the toll is expected to rise.
The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas, including the capital where a chemical plant caught fire.
President Michelle Bachelet declared a "state of catastrophe" in affected areas and appealed for calm.
A tsumami set off by the quake has triggered warnings in Pacific countries from Japan to New Zealand.

Latest News- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8540289.stm

Chile Well Prepared- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8540522.stm

Photos- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/8540473.stm

Photos- http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/02/earthquake_in_chile.html

Map- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8540625.stm

Tsunami Warning- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8540742.stm

Chile experiences strong aftershocks - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8548152.stm

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