Raw video shows Chile tsunami in Dichato following earthquake (photos, videos)
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the coast of Chile on February 27, 2010 has spawned over 100 aftershocks and sparked a deadly tsunami that killed approximately 300 people. The current Chile earthquake death toll is at 802 and that number is expected to rise. As aftershocks continue (and several experts have indicated they may continue for several months) tsunami warnings and false alarms continue to sound. Yesterday, residents in Chile ran panicked as another tsunami warning was underway.
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The following raw video footage was filmed by Jaime Vera, a twenty-year-old Dichato resident who had his cell phone camera ready as the violent waves pushed debris through the town. Waves as high as 15’ swept over the village leaving mass destruction in its wake. The video was obtained by the UK publication The Daily Telegraph . The tsunami destroyed Jaime Vera’s home along with many others in the seaside village.
Damage in Chile has been great, however when compared to those who lost their lives in Haiti, it can be said that Chile’s earthquake preparedness plans were successful. Though 802 is a large death toll, it pales in comparison to the 200,000 residents of Haiti that perished in the earthquake that struck on January 12, 2010.
The following slideshow contains pictures from the damage caused by the Chile tsunami.
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An aerial view of the coastal earthquake-torn town of Dichato , Chile, Thursday, March 4, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by a tsunami in the coastal towns, struck central Chile early Saturday.(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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this is so many earthquakes and i am so sad for them
look things happen for a reason if were to take better care of the world in stead of killing it we would not be having these problems
ya need to daonate money i donated 300 dollars
i feel so sorry for you people [right now and im sorry if i had some place for you to stay would let you there i love you all... bye
sorry for the earthquake things happen for a reason that why u should know what to do that why we should take care of the world we are doing report on it it rocks that chile is in the news goood bye
TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN PROBLEMS HERE AT HOME IN THE GOOD OLD USA FIRST, EVERYBODY ELSE CAN SIT IN THE BACK SEAT & HAVE WHAT'S LEFT IF THERE IS ANY!!!!!
must read book of Revelations... God tells us what to expect and those days are here. Let's do our best to share truth and be Christ's hands and feet.
no dont take care of the usa 1st coz it you guys that are doing all this s*** to the world you should all be last,
Hey you Grumpy D... Do you have brain? Probably you don't!... Today is Chile...tomorrow could be you and your good old usa...
Chile was anfortunent to have such a big earthquake. But, I hope for the best and the most of help....I know that alot of people died and Im sad for them.
chileans, shut the f*&k up! i just sent three trucks to concepcion full of food for yall.
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