Tony Hake of Examiner.com linked first on February 28, 2010 at 9:33AM EST
Tony said: A tsunami triggered by the monstrous magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Chile traveled thousands of miles hitting dozens of nation’s across the Pacific. Millions of residents from at-risk areas were evacuated but while its effects were seen and felt, damage was minimal from the waves.
Tony Hake of Examiner.com linked first on February 27, 2010 at 4:15PM EST
Tony said: With a massive 8.8 earthquake striking near Chile and sending a tsunami across the Pacific, Hawaii readies itself for what could be a devastating strike. The island state has a history of being stricken by tsunamis, some generated locally but many from far off areas.
Tony Hake of Examiner.com linked first on February 27, 2010 at 11:12AM EST
Tony said: Today’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile serves as a reminder of the dangers quakes present across the Pacific Ring of Fire. The world’s largest earthquake in fact was recorded in the same area as today’s quake on May 22, 1960. That temblor was a monstrous 9.5 magnitude quake that claimed 1,655 lives and sent a devastating tsunami as far away as Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines.
Tony Hake of Examiner.com linked first on February 27, 2010 at 8:22AM EST
Tony said: In the wake of a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile, tsunami warnings have been issued for much of the Pacific. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) warned that massive waves triggered by the temblor could cause ‘widespread damage.’
Tony Hake of Examiner.com linked first on February 27, 2010 at 6:41AM EST
Tony said: One of the largest earthquakes since 1900 struck off the coast of Chile early Saturday morning prompting tsunami warnings, collapsing buildings and claiming an unknown number of lives. The magnitude 8.8 temblor struck at 3:34am local time (06:34 UTC) and has been followed by more than a dozen significant aftershocks.