1st Mar 2010 | 10
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There were fears tonight a tsunami could
wreak devastation across the Pacific after a massive earthquake in Chile.
More than 120 people were killed when the 8.8 magnitude quake struck the South American country early today.
It sent shockwaves out from the epicentre 70 miles from Chile’s second city Concepcion, causing buildings and bridges to collapse and catch fire.
The quake, the most powerful to hit the nation in 50 years, struck around 200 miles south west of the capital Santiago.
As powerful aftershocks caused further problems along the coast, tsunami warnings were issued in 53 countries around the Pacific Ocean – roughly a quarter of the globe. Read More
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