Christmas Quake For Southern Chile

Chile earthquake tsunami warning lifted

Quake-damaged road at Tarahuin, on Chiloe island, southern Chile, December 25, 2016Image copyright Reuters Image caption Images from the island of Chiloe showed damaged roads and bridges

A tsunami alert issued after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake off the coast of southern Chile has now been lifted.

The quake struck at 14:22 GMT on the island of Chiloe, about 40km (25 miles) south-west of Quellon, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

No casualties have been reported. Some 4,000 people were evacuated.

It hit an area of Chile known for tourism. Some roads and bridges were affected but damage appeared to be limited.

The quake’s depth was about 34km, according to the USGS.

Chile’s national emergency services office had initially issued an alert and ordered the evacuation of coastal areas of Los Lagos region.

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Residents of Quellon were among those who headed to safe areas ahead of the tsunami warning being lifted.

“I’ve lived for 10 years in the south and never felt something like that,” a resident who was leaving his house said.

Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet tweeted: “Much strength and encouragement to the compatriots affected by the tremor in Chile and other areas in the south. Emergency procedures are already in place.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-38430564

Martin Harris

I have a lovely partner and 3 very active youngsters. We live in the earthquake ravaged Eastern Suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand. I began commenting/posting on Uncensored back in early 2012 looking for discussion and answers on the cause and agendas relating to our quakes. I have always maintained an interest in ancient mysteries, UFOs, hidden agendas, geoengineering and secret societies and keep a close eye on current world events. Since 2013 I have been an active member of theCONTrail.com community, being granted admin status and publishing many blogs and discussion threads. At this time I'm now helping out with admin and moderation duties here at Uncensored where my online "life" began.

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