1. A Massive Earthquake in
Chile
s1180054, Yoshinobu Kimezawa

2. Introduction
・The 8.8 quake resulted in widespread damage,
destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many
areas. Electricity, water and phone lines were cut.
・Several Pacific countries were hit by waves higher
than usual after a tsunami was caused by the
quake.

3. Hawaii
・People in coastal areas were warned to move to
higher ground.
・Hawaii later lifted its tsunami warning after waves
measuring just under 1m high struck, but there
were no reports of damage.

4. New Zealand
・People in coastal areas were warned to move to
higher ground.

5. Santiago
・After the quake, it is reported that at least 13
people were killed.
・Several buildings collapsed, including a car park
where dozens of cars were smashed.
・A fire at a chemical plant in the outskirts of the
capital forced the evacuation of the neighbourhood.

6. French Polynesia
・Waves 1.8m high swept ashore, but there were no
reports of damage.

7. Tahiti
・People in coastal areas were warned to move to
higher ground, but there were reports of damage.

8. Chile
・After the quake, it is reported that at least 214
people were killed.
・Chile is highly vulnerable to earthquakes as it is
located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.