Argentina organized a free concert called "Argentina embraces Chile". Almost 100,000 people participated. Local singers offered their services for free and they were able to collect more than 60 tons worth of food and clothing to send to the victims of the Earthquake in Chile.
It was beautiful to see the flags of Argentina and Chile united despite the long past of wars and land disputes. Everything was set aside to help those who truly needed.
I love Argentina!
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Magnitude-8.0 quake strikes northern Chile
A powerful earthquake has struck in the Pacific off Chile's northern region, and authorities have ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in case of a tsunami. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Ref. USAToday
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile late Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey says, one day after an 8.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the region. Ref. CNN
Chile's emergency office tweets that coastal evacuations are underway due to a possible tsunami spawned by a large earthquake off the coast.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the preliminary magnitude of the quake is 8.3, with an epicenter about 55 kilometers (34 miles) west of Illapel, Chile. Ref. CNN
Oh boy, this country is so prone to disaster and some of the worst earthquakes in the world. I would never live on the flat land if I lived there. I hope they can pull through this one.
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