Chile assesses extent of earthquake damage; police and military ensure order

Friday, April 4th 2014 - 05:01 UTC

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Coastal residents of Chile’s far north spent a second sleepless night outside their homes as major aftershocks continued Thursday following a magnitude-8.2 earthquake that damaged several thousand homes and caused six deaths. But no new major damage or casualties were reported, and a heavy police and military presence kept order. Read full article

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Briton
Our thought are with you guys,
earthquake's are terrible destructive and life taking,

take care...
Apr 04th, 2014 - 07:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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reality check
Second that, glad that so little loss of life has taken place. Commiserations with those who have lost loved ones.

Hopefully this one is over.
Apr 04th, 2014 - 09:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
The aftershocks are numerous and almost continuous. I even felt one in the central region this morning around 6:00 a.m. Not strong like others I have felt here on this trip but enough to shake me awake.

The news channels here are showing some of the damage but a lot seems superficial, plaster off walls etc. Still very unpleasant for the people but all credit to Chile for building so well and their response to the situation.
Apr 04th, 2014 - 09:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Any news on casualties?

Thankfully this one does not seem to have done much damage.
Apr 05th, 2014 - 12:34 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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