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Chile lies on the boundry of two techtonic plates, the South American plate and the Nazca plate. It has experienced many earthquakes.
The two most notable are the 1960 Great Chilean earthquake also know as the Valdivia earthquake. It was the largest earthquake ever measured and recorded. It was also the location for the 5th largest recorded earthquake, the 2010 Chilean earthquake of February 27th, 2010.
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∙ 12y agono they did not the chilean govertment had known about it but did not warn anybody
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∙ 12y ago6000 people died in the earthquake with many more dieing from starvation and lack of fresh water
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∙ 13y agoChile's earthquake affected people psychologically through the loss and injury to human and animal populations, and economically through the reconstruction of damaged and destroyed property.
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∙ 12y agoThere were approximately 200 aftershocks, 150 were greater than the magnitude 5.0, and 12 greater than 6.0.
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How much money did it cost to rebuild Chile after 1960 earthquake?
It cost 50 trillion doll hairs to rebuild chile after the earthquake.
Where did the strongest earthquake happen in the world?
The largest in recorded history was a 9.5 earthquake in Chile.
What type of plates caused the Chile earthquake in 1960?
Tectonic plates formed the earthquake in 1960 due to a collision with one another.
What is Chile largest earthquake ever in history?
The most powerful earthquake recorded in Chile was the 9.5 magnitude quake (moment magnitude) that struck Valdivia, Chile on May 22, 1960. This is also the largest recorded earthquake in modern times.
Chile earthquake May 22 1960?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5 and caused tsnami's 10 meter's high! i
When did the 1960 chile earthquake happen?
May 22 1960
When did the 1960 earthquake happen in Chile?
May 22, 1960.
Where was the epicenter of 1960 chile earthquake?
in mexico
In 1960 what was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Chile?
9.5
What is the biggest earthquake recorded?
The largest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Valdivia, Chile which measure at 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Is 8.9 ranked the highest earthquake?
No, a 9.5 magnitude earthquake hit Chile in 1960.
How much money did it cost to rebuild Chile after 1960 earthquake?
It cost 50 trillion doll hairs to rebuild chile after the earthquake.
What was the date of the 9.9 earthquake in chile?
May 22, 1960.
Where and what was largest earthquake located?
Chile,1960, 9.5 Magnitde
Why are earthquakes to be expected in Chile?
Because in 1960 there was a big earthquake
What type of boundary was the earthquake of Chile 1960?
convergent boundary
Did a tsunami hit Chile?
Yes. Chile was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami on May 22, 1960.
