Tag: earthquake

Friday, January 28th 2011 - 02:19 UTC
Half a Million Chileans Fall into Poverty Following Earthquake

Chile’s Planning Minister Felipe Kast and Housing Minister Magdalena Matte met yesterday at Cerro Navia to announce the results of Chile’s Post Earthquake Survey (EPT). The survey’s aim was to measure the social impact of the February. 27, 2010, 8.8-magnitude earthquake on poverty, property, and psychological well-being in Chile.
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 17:46 UTC
UNASUR Statement in Support of Haiti One Year after the January 12, 2010 Earthquake

The Member States of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) wish to express their continued support to the Government and people of Haiti in the extremely difficult circumstances that have prevailed since the devastation caused by the fateful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010.One year later, we join with the people of Haiti and the world over in remembering the victims of that tragedy.
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 16:59 UTC
Impact of Rainfall in Brazil Is Worse Than That of Chilean Earthquake

The torrential rainfall that Brazil has been experiencing for the past week has had an even bigger impact on the population than that of the earthquake Chile experienced in 2010, said a member of the military who had worked in Chile and now runs a makeshift hospital where victims of the worst natural disaster that Brazil has experienced are being treated.
Monday, January 3rd 2011 - 00:04 UTC
Alert in southern Chile: magnitude 7.1 earthquake

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake has shaken southern Chile, frightening hundreds of people who fled for higher ground fearing it could generate a tsunami like the one that ravaged the coastline last year.
Tuesday, October 5th 2010 - 23:32 UTC
“Disaster risk” and potential economic losses in 17 Latam countries

Latin America and the Caribbean face potentially crippling economic and social costs from natural disasters and need to do more to reduce risks and prepare government finances to respond to eventual catastrophes, says a new set of indicators by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Friday, July 30th 2010 - 06:10 UTC
Earthquake forces Chilean fishermen to move: old port too shallow to operate

Chilean fishermen are still feeling the effects of the Feb. 27 earthquake. Infrastructure damage from the earthquake has forced more than 200 fishermen to relocate from the city of Lebu near Concepcion to the port of Coquimbo, a city to the north.
Wednesday, July 21st 2010 - 06:16 UTC
Chile begins reconstruction of cities hit by February earthquake

Nearly five months after the Feb. 27 earthquake in Chile, the cities of Talca and Curicó, two of the hardest hit areas have begun the first steps to rebuild their historic centres, which together account for almost 364 blocks of severely damaged landscapes.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 - 23:03 UTC
Chilean navy upgrades communications in anticipation of future disasters

Chilean Navy Commander in Chief Edmundo Gonzalez announced this week that the institution will be spending around 10 million US dollars on new, state of the art communications equipment for its SHOA (Hydrographical and Oceanographic Service) office.
Wednesday, May 12th 2010 - 18:42 UTC
Construction Activity Picks up in Chile for the First Time Since December 2008

Construction activity increased for the first time since December 2008, according to the Monthly Construction Activity Index (Imacon) released by the Chilean Chamber of Construction this week. The Index shows an increase of 1.4% from March 2009 to March 2010, reflecting a rise in employment and demand.
Wednesday, May 12th 2010 - 00:06 UTC
Chile Gained 1.2 Square Kilometres Following the Earthquake

The Chilean territory expanded 1.2 square kilometres into the Pacific following the February earthquake that ravaged the centre and south of the country, according to Sergio Barrientos, head of the University of Chile Seismologic Institute.