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To: dragnet2

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.3 earthquake struck near Concepcion, Chile early on Saturday, USGS reported, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital of Santiago.

A Reuters witness reported shaking buildings and loss of electricity in Santiago.


29 posted on 02/26/2010 11:09:28 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: Liberty Valance

Thank the Lord it was shaking, not collapsing buildings.

I ponder the effect on Nino/Nina.

Prayers up.


40 posted on 02/26/2010 11:13:57 PM PST by txhurl
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To: Liberty Valance

Looks like Concepcion, Chile will be hardest hit. I just tried to call up their university’s website, but it is down.


41 posted on 02/26/2010 11:13:59 PM PST by MediaMole
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