The 1960 Valdivia earthquake struck southern Chile on May 22nd, killing between 16,554 and 21,905 people. Measuring 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale, it is considered the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. The earthquake and resulting tsunami destroyed much of southern Chile, including the city of Valdivia, and also caused tsunami damage as far away as Japan and Hawaii. It was caused by tectonic plate movement and resulted in a massive rebuilding effort as emergency responders helped evacuate the devastated areas.

2.  When did it happen? Date?
It happen in 1960, 22th of May.

3.  Where on earth did it happen?
In Valdivia, Chile.

4.  What did it affect?
Much of southern Chile was destroyed by the
two earthquakes and the tsunami.

5.  Who did it affect?
It is estimated that this natural catastrophe
cost the lives of between 16,554 and
21,905 people, and left more than 2 million
victims.

6.  What did it affect in the human world?
The south of Santiago, with Valdivia being
the most affected city.The earth quake
generated a tsunamin that crossed the
pacific ocean. And devasted Hilo, Hawaii.

7.  How did it happen? Was it caused by another
natural disaster or humans?
It was caused because a strong movement of
the tectonic plates. No.

8.  What was the cleanup like?
They had to rebuild almost the entire city, and
the firefighters and police helped.

9.  Where any preventative measures put in
place?
They had to evacuate the zone.

10.  Interesting facts
It was the strongest earth quake in the history.
Had a magnitude of 9.5 MW. It caused a
tsunami, and it was a double disaster.

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