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South American Cities Moved in Chile Quake

New evidence shows that the mega-quake that struck off the coast of Chile last month was so powerful that multiple South American cities were picked up and physically moved from their original locations.

Chilean Food Exports May Suffer From Quake

The horrible earthquake disaster in Chile may be half a world away, but the effects could reach all the way to your kitchen table.

Why Was the Chilean Tsunami So Small?

The tsunami was spawned by the fifth largest earthquake ever recorded, so why was it so small?

Chile Quake Among Most Powerful

The mega-thrust quake that rocked the western coast of South America is one of the largest ever recorded.

Google Launches 'Person Finder' For Chile Quake

Following news of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile, Google launched a person-finder Web site, similar to the one it launched following the quake in Haiti. The site asks whether the user is looking for someone or has information about someone.

Earthquake in Chile - How You Can Help

As the devastation unfolds, here's how to stay up to date on assistance measures and who is accepting donations.

What of the Telescopes in Chile?

There are many international telescopes in Chile making use of the low humidity conditions in the Chilean mountains and high-altitude deserts. But as one of the most seismically active countries in the world, many of these observatories are built on shaky ground.