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The document summarizes damage from a major earthquake in Chile. Over 214 people were killed and many buildings were destroyed, including an important bridge. Tsunamis caused damage in Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand. Aftershocks led to additional deaths in Santiago and destruction of buildings. Chemical plant fires and tsunamis from aftershocks killed more people and left some missing in Juan Fernandez islands. The earthquake and tsunamis caused widespread damage across Chile and other countries.
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The document summarizes a large earthquake that struck Chile in 1990. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 8.8 and caused significant damage across central Chile. Over 200 people were killed and critical infrastructure like buildings, bridges and roads were destroyed. The earthquake also generated a powerful tsunami that caused additional deaths and damage in Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand. Aftershocks continued to impact Chile for weeks after the initial quake, and the country remains prone to large seismic events due to its coastal location along tectonic plate boundaries.
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A massive earthquake struck Chile, causing widespread damage through tsunamis, collapsed bridges, and power, water, and communication outages. The earthquake and resulting tsunamis killed at least 214 people in Chile and caused damage as far away as Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand. Aftershocks continued to threaten areas affected by the initial earthquake, killing 13 more people in Santiago and sparking a chemical plant fire.
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile on February 27, 2010, killing many people and causing widespread damage to buildings, roads, bridges and infrastructure from broken water and phone lines. The earthquake generated tall tsunamis that reached not only Chile and surrounding areas, but also Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand. Aftershocks continued, though less powerful than the initial massive earthquake.
Massive earthquake strikes chile
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, killing at least 214 people and causing widespread damage by destroying buildings, bridges, roads, and critical infrastructure like electricity, water and phone lines. The powerful quake, one of the biggest to hit Chile in 50 years, generated tsunamis that swept ashore in other Pacific countries. Aftershocks continued to rock the affected areas in Chile, hampering rescue efforts and cutting off communications for some residents.
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile in February 2010, killing over 200 people. The earthquake caused widespread damage across Chile, destroying buildings, roads, and infrastructure and cutting off electricity, water, and phone lines. It generated a large tsunami that caused damage as far away as French Polynesia and Hawaii. Aftershocks continued to threaten the region, collapsing more buildings and structures and halting operations at Santiago's international airport for three days. Other countries provided aid to Chile to help its people recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunami.
Massive earthquake strikes_chile
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, causing at least 214 deaths and widespread damage to roads, bridges and coastal areas as tsunami waves reached Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand. International rescue groups provided aid to damaged regions of Chile in the aftermath of the disaster.
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, resulting in widespread damage across several Pacific countries. The earthquake destroyed buildings, bridges and roads in Chile, cutting electricity, water and phone lines. It also generated a tsunami, with waves higher than usual hitting Hawaii, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Tahiti and Chile. At least 214 people were killed in Chile, where several buildings collapsed including a parking garage that smashed dozens of cars.
Massive earthquake strikes chile
1) A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, killing at least 214 people and destroying many buildings, bridges and roads.
2) The earthquake triggered a tsunami that hit other Pacific countries, larger than usual.
3) Aftershocks continued to hit Santiago, killing 13 more people and destroying additional buildings and cars as fires erupted.
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A large 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile, severely damaging buildings, bridges, roads, and cutting off electricity, water, and telephone lines. Over 200 people died and two million were affected. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that impacted coastal areas in Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, and along Chile's coast, forcing evacuations. There were several large aftershocks over 6.0 magnitude. The earthquake highlighted Chile's vulnerability to seismic activity being located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and caused many refugees with some spending the night outside unable to return home.
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A large earthquake struck central Chile, killing at least 214 people and affecting over 2 million people through power, water, and transportation outages. Aftershocks continued for days, collapsing some buildings and killing 13 more people. Juan Fernandez Island experienced a tsunami that killed 5 people. The earthquake lasted around 2 minutes within 100 km of the epicenter. In 1960, Chile experienced its largest 20th century earthquake near Valdivia city, which killed 1,655 people. Strengthening Chile's earthquake preparedness and tsunami warning systems is important to reduce loss of life from future seismic events.
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1) A massive earthquake in Chile killed at least 214 people and damaged many buildings, bridges and roads. It also caused tsunamis that spread around countries near Chile.
2) Aftershocks followed the main earthquake, with one in Santiago killing 13 more people and causing additional building collapses. Chemical plants fires added to the damage.
3) Tsunami warnings were issued in Japan after the Chile earthquake, though waves only reached 1-2 meters and did not cause any damage. The earthquake highlighted the continued risks of aftershocks and tsunamis.
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The earthquake in_chile_1
The earthquake in Chile killed at least 214 people and had a magnitude of 8.8. It destroyed roads, bridges, and buildings, and cut power, water, and telephone lines for many. The tsunami caused damage in coastal areas of French Polynesia, Hawaii, New Zealand and Tahiti. Aftershocks continued to occur, including one that killed 13 more people and caused an evacuation at a chemical plant. International aid was provided to Chile from countries like the U.S. to support recovery efforts.
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, killing at least 214 people and causing widespread damage. Buildings and roads were destroyed, and electricity, water, and phone lines were cut off in many areas. Tsunamis generated by the earthquake swept ashore in other countries in the Pacific, but caused little damage. The earthquake was the largest to hit Chile in 50 years. Rescue efforts were hampered by collapsed bridges and structures. Aftershocks continued to cause damage, including collapsed buildings in Santiago. Many residents were left homeless after the disaster. Chile is vulnerable to large earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, killing at least 214 people and causing widespread damage. Buildings and roads were destroyed, and electricity, water, and phone lines were cut off in many areas. Tsunamis generated by the earthquake swept ashore in other countries in the Pacific, but caused little damage. It was the largest earthquake to hit Chile in 50 years. Rescue efforts were hampered by collapsed bridges and structures. Aftershocks continued to cause additional damage, including collapsed buildings in Santiago. Many residents were left homeless after the earthquake. Chile is vulnerable to large earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Chile's earthquake in 2010
The 2010 Chile earthquake was an 8.8 magnitude quake that struck central Chile on February 27th, killing over 200 people. It caused significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and communications across Chile. The large size of the quake also generated tsunamis that affected other countries in the Pacific, though damage was less severe outside of Chile. The earthquake was followed by hundreds of strong aftershocks over 6.0 magnitude.
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The Chile Earthquake of 2010 was a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake that caused significant damage in Chile and triggered a tsunami. Over 279 people were killed by the tsunami and infrastructure like electricity, water, and phone lines were disrupted for around 200 million people, constituting the largest damage from a natural disaster in Chile's history. The earthquake also impacted other countries near Chile through tsunami damage, including the USA, Tahiti, and New Zealand, and relief efforts were undertaken by countries around the world, led by the USA.
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This document summarizes the impacts of a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile in 2010. The earthquake killed at least 214 people and affected over two million. It generated a tsunami that caused waves over 1.8 meters in French Polynesia and prompted evacuations in Hawaii, New Zealand, and other Pacific islands. The earthquake was the strongest to hit Chile in 50 years and highlighted issues with evacuation efforts, as traffic accidents occurred as people attempted to flee the affected areas.
Massive earthquake strikes Chile
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, killing at least 214 people and causing widespread damage. Buildings and roads were destroyed, cutting off electricity, water, and phone lines. Tsunami waves from the quake swept ashore in other countries, though there was little damage. It was the largest earthquake to hit Chile in 50 years. Rescue efforts were hampered by collapsed bridges. Aftershocks brought additional damage, including collapsed buildings. Many residents were left homeless after losing their homes. Chile is vulnerable to large earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire at the boundary of tectonic plates.
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile, 70 miles northeast of Conception. The earthquake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads. At least 214 people were killed and around 2 million people were affected. Aftershocks continued, including a 6.9 magnitude quake that caused additional damage in Santiago. A tsunami was generated, with waves up to 1.69 meters high damaging coastal areas in Chile, Hawaii, French Polynesia and New Zealand.
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The massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile caused widespread damage. Over 200 people were killed and critical infrastructure like bridges and power lines were severely damaged. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that caused additional deaths and ship damage. Aftershocks continued to damage buildings and force evacuations. The earthquake highlighted Chile's vulnerability being located on the circum-Pacific volcanic zone.
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Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
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- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
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* Best practices and optimization strategies
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- 1. Chile Earthquake s1180030 Keisuke Hashimoto
- 2. Contents ・Serious Damage by Chile Earthquake ・Serious Damage by Tsunami ・Damage of Other Country ・Effect by Aftershock 1 ・Effect by Aftershock 2 ・Conclusion
- 3. Serious Damage by Chile Earthquake >More than 214 people dead >Many building were destroyed >Important bridge was destroyed >Phone line was cut
- 4. Serious Damage by Tsunami >Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand accepted tsunami damage. >Hawaii step down tsunami warning level. >Hawaii was no damage.
- 5. Damage of Other Country >North - east city is 115km that is earthquake degree >Santiago is 325km that is earthquake degree >85 people died by the earthquake in santiago >Many building and construct were destroyed
- 6. Effect by Aftershock 1 >More than 13 people dead in Santiago by Aftershock >Many building were destroyed by Aftershock >Santiago air port stopped 72 hours by Aftershock
- 7. Effect by Aftershock 2 > Chemical plant fire by aftershock >Juan Fernandez islands get caught in tsunami >Five people dead by the tsunami >Some people missing by the tsunami
- 8. Conclusion >Chile earthquake was very big. Many people and building were destroyed. Damage by tsunami exert serious damage. I think that this case is very precious experience. People should exploit this precious experience for future.