M8.0 quake coastal Northern Chile

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In summary, a preliminary report of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in coastal northern Chile is currently being reported. There is a possibility of the magnitude being revised and a tsunami alert has been released. The location has been experiencing high activity in the past few weeks. CNN has reported on the earthquake and the USGS has reported a magnitude of 8.2 at a depth of 20 km. There have been a couple of large aftershocks, one with a magnitude of 6.4 and the other with a magnitude of 7.6. The USGS website is currently experiencing high traffic and may not load properly. The earthquake has been felt over a wide area and there are concerns about potential damage. Additionally, there was a similar
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prelim report of a M8.0 quake coastal nthrn Chile is coming in NOW on my seismo
http://www.sydneystormcity.com/seismograms.htm

it may get revised up or down
there has been a Tsunami alert released

this location has been very active over the last couple of weeks with ~ 4 x M 6.0 - 6.7 events and numerous M5.0-5.9 events

cheers
Dave
 
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Holy Cow! That's not good...
 
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Hopefully no connection, but here's a currently viral video of bison fleeing Yellowstone.

 
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yes they only just updated the magnitude in the last 30 mins

and it looks like my seismo screen uploads have stopped GRRRR
mite have to rush home from work and see why

edit ... now they have put it back to 8.0 haha
usual story ... over the first hr or so to see mag revisions

Dave
 
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a couple of large aftershocks have occurred over the last Hr or so ( 0200 - 0400 UT 3 Apr 2014)
a M6.4 and following right behind it a M7.6 ( was initially listed as a M 7.8)

cheers
Dave
 
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1. What is the cause of the M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile?

The M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile was caused by the sudden release of energy along a fault in the Earth's tectonic plates. This type of earthquake is known as a megathrust earthquake and is typically caused by the collision of two tectonic plates.

2. How strong was the M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile?

The M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile was classified as a strong earthquake, with a magnitude of 8.0 on the Richter scale. This is considered a major earthquake and can cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.

3. Was there a tsunami warning issued after the M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile?

Yes, a tsunami warning was issued after the M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile. This is a common occurrence after large earthquakes near coastlines, as the sudden movement of the Earth's crust can displace large amounts of water and potentially cause a tsunami.

4. How long did the M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile last?

The M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile lasted for approximately 2 minutes. This is a relatively long duration for an earthquake, and can contribute to higher levels of damage and destruction.

5. Are aftershocks expected after the M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile?

Yes, aftershocks are expected after the M8.0 quake in coastal Northern Chile. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same region after a larger earthquake and can continue for days, weeks, or even months after the initial quake.

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