Earthquake strikes Chile

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Earthquake strikes Chile
Speaking and Writing -3
Dr.Roy
S1180042 Ryoko Aoki

2. Massive earthquake strikes Chile
• Killed at least 214 people
• The 8.8 quake
• Tow million people had been affected

3. Couse of damage
• The massive earthquake
• Tsunami
• Aftershocks

4. the massive earthquake
• Destroying buildings, bridges and roads in
many areas.
• Electricity, water and phone line were cut.

5. Tsunami
• Many residents in coastal areas were
warned to move higher ground.
• A major bridge at Concepcion had
collapsed into the Biobio river.

6. Aftershocks
• Several buildings collapsed – including a
car park were dozens of cars were smashed.
• International airport’s terminal will keep it
closed.

7. Aid
• Preparation of aid ships
• The US had aid resources in position to
deploy should the Chilean government ask
for help.

8. Conclusion
• We should help each other like the US.
• The warning system can help the residents.