Tsunami Warnings After Deadly Chile Quake

More than 120 people have been killed after a huge earthquake struck the Chilean coast, which triggered a tsunami and sparked warnings for 53 countries.
Chile's President Michelle Bachelet has declared a "state of catastrophe" following the most powerful quake to hit the nation for half a century.
It measured a significant 8.8 on the Richter scale and struck at 03:34am (06:34am UK time). The epicentre was at a depth of 22 miles.
The massive tremor unleashed a tsunami measuring 7.7ft that crashed onto the coastal town of Talcahuano.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said at least 10 other coastal towns had been hit by towering waves.
The quake struck near to the Maule region where the president said there were more than 80 deaths.
Communications were down in the area, making it difficult to assess the full extent of the damage there.

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