2. Massive earthquake damage.
A massive earthquake has hit center Chile and killed at
least 214 people and caused widespread damage, destroying
building,and roads in many areas. Electricity, water and phone
lines were cut.
3. many countries sustains damage from
tsunami.
In French Polynesia waves 1.8 m high swept ashore, but there
were not damage.
In Hawaii, Tahiti and NZ, residents in coastal areas were
warmed to move to higher ground.
4. the biggest to hit Chile in 50 years
the earthquake struck at 115 km north east of the city of
Concepcion and 325 km south west of the capital Santiago.
many people dead in the regions of Santiago,O'Higgins, Biobio,
Araucania and Valparaiso.
And A major bridge at Concepcion had collapsed into the
Biobio river. so rescue teams are difficult to reach Concepcion.
5. After shock damage.
In Santiago, where at least 13 people were killed, several
building collapsed including a car park where dozens of cars
were smashed.A fire at a chemical plant in outskirts of the
capital forced the evacuation of the neighbourhood.
Many of Chile's news websites and radio stations are not
accessible.
6. people who lost the home.
many people had left their homes, determined to spend the rest
of the night outside.
7. seismology
Chile is highly vulnerable to earthquake as it is situated on
Pacific
" Ring of Fire" ,on the edge of the pacific and south American
plates
8. summary
Chile is earthquake prone ares. so the country have to prepare
to earthquake resistant building and try to protect life line.
