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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Earthquake in Chile, May, 1960', 1.
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On May 22, 1960, Chile experienced the world's largest earthquake. With a magnitude of 8.3, More than 2,000 people in Chile were killed. What made this natural disaster even deadlier Was that a career in on the coast of Chile, Closing seismic waves and tsunamis To hit To Hawaii, Japan, and a small part of the united west coast. Besides the major death and injury tolls that these countries faced, They all faced serious economic problems Which added up to nearly $680,000,000 Due to the earthquake. The decision auction was heaviest in the cities of Concepcion, Valdivia, and Puerto Montt. …

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