Today, a massive earthquake hit Chile killing at least 214 people. The magnitude 8.8 earthquake set off tsunami warnings and watches as far north as Alaska and as far south as Antarctica.
The 8.8 earthquake is said to be 100 times more powerful than the Haitian earthquake that struck just over one month ago that left nearly 300,000 people dead in Port-au-Prince. It is unknown at this time if the Chile death toll will rise or if due to their planning for such events, they have prepared for the worst sufficiently.
Chile was struck with a 9.5 earthquake, the largest ever recorded on Earth, just 50 years ago and has since striven to prepare for such a disaster again.
My thoughts and prayers are with them and those affected by any tsunami that may result.
TheNate
5 months ago
Fuck mother-nature.
I would also expect lower casualties because chile isn’t as densely populated as Haiti was.
the lion
5 months ago
For sure, Nate. PaP was packed like sardines.
Mother Nature has sure decided to fuck us lately. Maybe this is Her revenge? Although I am more inclined to blame the typical once a decade upkick on the Ring of Fire activity. Expect more to come soon!