Chile Quake In ‘elite Class’ Like 2004 Asian Quake (ap)

The remains of a hotel in Vina del Mar after part of it collapsed. One of the largest earthquakes on record struck central Chile hard Saturday killing at least 214 people, leaving a trail of twisted buildings and sending tsunami waves roaring across the Pacific Ocean.(AFP/Martin Bernetti)AP – The huge earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile belongs to an “elite class” of mega earthquakes, experts said, and is similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean temblor that triggered deadly tsunami waves.

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