Chilean earthquakes: in pictures
Thursday, March 18, 2010
On the Feb. 27, Chile was hit by an magnitude 8.8 earthquake; almost 500 were killed, with resulting tsunami destroying most coastal towns between Llolleo and Araucanía Region. A second earthquake last week, with its epicentre in Pichilemu, caused destruction in the Coquimbo and Bío Bío regions.
A Wikinews contributor is in the area, and we look at the extent of this natural disaster's damage through his photographs.
People camping in La Cruz Hill, Pichilemu. They even constructed little houses, to make their stay more comfortable.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Destroyed balaustrades and the ceiling of a kiosk over another balaustrades, near the beach of Pichilemu.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Many houses in Lolol were declared Historic Monuments of Chile. This is one of many that are going to be demolished.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Destroyed building Mirador by the tsunami in Pichilemu, and also by a kiosk/container.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Chilean singer Joe Vasconcellos did a free solo tour in Chile after the Pichilemu and Maule earthquakes. Pictured during his performance in La Cruz Hill, Pichilemu.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
House in front of the Main Beach of Pichilemu after the tsunami and earthquake combo.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Bucalemu was severely impacted by the February tsunami and earthquake; this picture taken after the March temblor.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Many houses were destroyed after the earthquake in Lolol, because they were old and made with rustic materials.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Most of the balustrades aroundRoss Park, in Pichilemu, were destroyed after the 2010 Pichilemu earthquake.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Just one kiosk and some bathrooms in front of the Arturo Prat Square survived the tsunami in Pichilemu.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
The Cahuil Bridge was severely damaged after both quakes. It is broken in half and is a serious danger to motorists.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Several houses were destroyed in the town of Bucalemu, almost 40 kilometers from Pichilemu. In this picture, a house located in front of the beach was later thrown in the half of the roadway.
Image: Diego Grez.
Image: Diego Grez.
Cobquecura, the epicentre of the February quake.
The building Alto Río, in Concepción, collapsed after the February earthquake.
Image: Claudio Núñez.
Image: Claudio Núñez.
Fire in the University of Concepción, after the February earthquake.
Chillán's Medialuna after the February earthquake.
USGS shake map of the February earthquake.
USGS intensity map of the March earthquake.
An animation showing the movement of tsunami waves caused by the temblor. (view large version)
Image: NOAA Center for Tsunami Research.
Image: NOAA Center for Tsunami Research.
Related news
- "8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile; tsunami warnings issued throughout Pacific rim" — Wikinews, February 27, 2010
- "Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Chile as president is sworn in" — Wikinews, March 11, 2010
- "Earthquake, tsunami combo caused devastation in Pichilemu, Chile" — Wikinews, March 5, 2010