South American country of Chile was hit by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake on February 27, 2010. This is a set of photos documenting the devastating effects of the Earthquake in Chile but I fear that even though Chile was struck much harder than Haiti, they will not see as much international help because unlike Haiti, Chile doesn’t base their existence on looking poor and whining.
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake is an extremely powerful shake. The epicenter of the earthquake was only a little more than 300 kilometers from Santiago de Chile – nation’s capital city and 115 kilometers Chile’s second-largest city Concepcion. The earthquake destroyed the infrastructure affecting many areas, including Santiago which was left in darkness while buildings and bridges around were collapsing. Many areas were flooded and ocean resorts wiped off the face of the planet after tsunami evoked by the earthquake mercilessly struck the coastline.
Below is the gallery of photos documenting the devastating effects of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile. It’s a horrible tragedy.
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- Earthquake in Chile Photo: People Looting the Supermarket in Concepcion
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- Earthquake in Chile Photo: Devastated Hotel in Vina del Mar
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- Earthquake in Chile Photo: Collapsed Bridge
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- Earthquake in Chile Photo: Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Views the Damage
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- Earthquake in Chile Photo: Flooded Village of Pelluhue
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- Earthquake in Chile Photo: Collapsed Building in Concepcion
Photos from various sources collected by Boston.com Big Picture.
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