Saturday, 16 August 2014

Geologists warn of mega quake for north Chile

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Geologists warn of mega quake for north Chile
Paris (AFP) Aug 13, 2014 - North Chile is at risk of a mega earthquake after a tremor in April released only some of the tension building along a high-risk fault zone since 1877, researchers said Wednesday. Two studies published in the journal Nature said the 8.1-8.2 magnitude quake that shook the city of Iquique, killing six people and forcing a million to leave their homes, may not have been the anticipated Big One. ... more


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