Earthquakes in Chile via the CSN
Follow live reports of earthquakes in Chile, according to the National Seismological Center (CSN). You can also check related news, as well as recommendations for these types of situations.
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WHAT IS THE LARGEST MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN CHILE?
The earthquake on May 22, 1960, recorded in Valdivia with a magnitude of 9.5 is the strongest earthquake recorded in the country.
WHY IS CHILE A HIGHLY SEISMIC COUNTRY?
Chile is located on the western edge of the South American plate, where the Nazca and Antarctic plates converge and generate earthquakes. This is one of the zones of the Ring of Fire.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE?
They are scales to measure the size or impact of a tremor. The magnitude scale is obtained numerically from records obtained by seismographs and is related to the size and energy released during a tremor. The intensity scale is assigned based on the damage or effects caused to people and their constructions.
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
If you receive official tsunami alert or alarm information or see the sea receding, evacuate to higher areas. Move to a flood-free zone and head to the nearest meeting point. If you cannot reach a higher area, go to an upper floor or the roof of a solid building.
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Follow live reports of the latest earthquakes in Chile recorded by the National Seismological Center. Also check related news and recommendations for acting in these types of situations.
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