Powerful quake off Chile slams waves into coastal towns; eight killed | Reuters: "After the powerful quake hit on Wednesday evening, the government ordered evacuations from coastal areas to avoid a repeat of a quake disaster in 2010 when authorities were slow to warn of a tsunami that killed hundreds.
As the risk subsided, the government lifted its tsunami warning on Thursday morning."
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Thursday, September 17, 2015
Tsunami warning lifted after Chile earthquake | World news | The Guardian
Tsunami warning lifted after Chile earthquake | World news | The Guardian: "Chile lifted its tsunami warning on Thursday and Pacific islands experienced only minor waves, hours after a 8.3 magnitude earthquake had led to fears of massive swells.
“The tsunami warning is lifted for all national territory,” the Chilean government’s national emergency office said in a tweet."
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“The tsunami warning is lifted for all national territory,” the Chilean government’s national emergency office said in a tweet."
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Chile quake triggers mass evacuation and tsunami alert - BBC News
Chile quake triggers mass evacuation and tsunami alert - BBC News: "One million people have been evacuated in Chile after a powerful earthquake hit the country's central region.
At least five people died when the 8.3-magnitude quake hit."
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At least five people died when the 8.3-magnitude quake hit."
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