About the earthquakeSevere earthquake strikes small, earthquake prone country of Chile. This massive earthquake struck on 27th February at 3:34am local time. So far the earthquake has caused over $30 billion dollars worth of damage and created a lot of impacts on the town. The earthquake killed over 700 people, 24 missing and thousands badly injured and trapped under large pieces of debris. Many peoples homes and belongings are destroyed and are forced to lave their homes and become homeless. The is no food or fresh water left.
Earthquake also caused a tsunami which swept out most of the 2nd capital of Concepcion which was 150km away from the epicentre. |
Chile is positioned on the Nazca-Plate and the South American plate.