Historical Events tagged with "talcahuano"
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Natural Disasters
Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Strike Chile
February 27th, 2010 15 years ago
An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale struck central Chile. The quake caused significant destruction, leaving over 500 dead and thousands injured. It also triggered a tsunami that hit Hawaii shortly after, causing additional concern and emergency responses. This natural disaster affected various regions and resulted in widespread evacuations and humanitarian efforts.
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