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1. www.npr.org › 2016/08/29 › 490239181When The Biggest Earthquake Ever Recorded Hit Chile, It ... - NPR

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   Aug 29, 2016 · Residents of Valdivia, Chile, inspect an enormous crack caused by the Great Chilean Earthquake on May 22, 1960. Barrientos has since spent years studying earthquakes. He directs the National ...

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3. earthquake.usgs.gov › earthquakes › eventpageM 9.5 - 1960 Great Chilean Earthquake (Valdivia Earthquake)

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   Magnitude 9.5 mw Location 38.143°S 73.407°W Depth uncertainty 25.0 km Origin Time 1960-05-22 19:11:20.000 UTC Number of Stations - Number of Phases - Minimum Distance-(- ) Travel Time Residual Azimuthal Gap-FE Region Near the coast of Araucania, Chile () Review Status AUTOMATIC Catalog OFFICIAL ( official19600522191120_30 ) Location Source ...

4. www.history.com › huge-earthquake-hits-chileHuge earthquake hits Chile - HISTORY

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   Nov 13, 2009 · 1960. Huge earthquake hits Chile. On May 21, 1960, the first tremor of a series hits Valdivia, Chile. ... At 3:11 p.m. the following afternoon, an 8.5-magnitude quake rocked southern Chile. The ...

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   Where did the Great Chilean earthquake occur?

   • Residents of Valdivia, Chile, inspect an enormous crack caused by the Great Chilean Earthquake on May 22, 1960. Barrientos has since spent years studying earthquakes. He directs the National Seismological Center at the University of Chile in Santiago.

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   How powerful was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake?

   • SANTAGO – The 1960 Valdivia earthquake struck Chile on the afternoon of 22nd May 1960, causing widespread damage with Valdivia being the most affected city. Also known as the Great Chilean earthquake, it was a 9.5 MW earthquake making it the most powerful ever recorded till date.

   On this day in 1960, Chile was hit by most powerful earthquake ever

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   How long did Chile quake last?

   • In 1960, all of Chile shook violently for more than 10 minutes. That quake along the western coast of South America was so big, it changed the way people see the world.

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   What happened in Chile after the earthquake?

   • The earthquake caused huge landslides of debris down the mountains of the region, as well as a series of tsunamis in the coastal region of Chile. At 4:20 p.m., a 26-foot wave hit the shore, taking most structures and buildings with it when it receded. But the worst was still to come.

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6. www.telesurenglish.net › multimedia › Chiles-9Chile's 9.5 Magnitude Quake in 1960: Strongest Ever Recorded

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   May 22, 2017 · IN PICTURES: Also known as the Great Chilean earthquake, it lasted 10 minutes and left at least 6,000 dead. The Chilean town of Valdivia was hit by a 9.5-magnitude earthquake in 1960 on this day. The impact left thousands dead, many more injured and caused nearly US$800 million worth of damages. Lasting around 10 minutes, the earthquake sparked ...

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7. santiagotimes.cl › 2017/05/23 › in-pictures-chilesIN PICTURES: Chile’s Strongest Ever 9.5 Magnitude Quake in 1960

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   May 23, 2017 · The Chilean town of Valdivia was hit by a 9.5-magnitude earthquake on on May 22, 1960. The impact left thousands dead, many more injured and caused nearly US$800 million worth of damages. Homes in Valdivia, Chile, destroyed by the earthquake of 1960. A few days after the earthquake, the Cordon Caulle began a rhyodacitic fissure eruption.

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8. santiagotimes.cl › 2018/05/22 › on-this-day-in-1960On this day in 1960, Chile was hit by most powerful ...

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   May 22, 2018 · A foreshock had occurred just before the main tremor, causing people to be outside when the historic earthquake happened. Among recorded earthquakes, the Great Chilean earthquake is followed by 9.2MW 1964 Alaska earthquake and (9.1–9.3) MW Indian Ocean earthquake of 2004. Chile was struck again by a powerful earthquake of 8.8MW in 2010.

9. www.britannica.com › question › What-caused-theWhat caused the Chile earthquake of 1960? | Britannica

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   A sudden breaking in the rocks along a roughly 560–620-mile (900–1,000-km) stretch of the Nazca Plate caused the earthquake, which has been generally agreed to have had a magnitude of 9.5—the largest earthquake recorded in the 20th century. What caused the Chile earthquake of 1960? The Nazca plate is a large tectonic plate that underlies ...