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March 01, 2010 08:44 AM

Chile after the earthquake

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People stand next to the destroyed cathedral of Chanco, some 290 kilometers (180 miles) southwest of Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
People stand next to the destroyed cathedral of Chanco, some 290 kilometers (180 miles) southwest of Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
Residents cry after looters set fire to a supermarket next to their house in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
Residents cry after looters set fire to a supermarket next to their house in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
A man walks past destruction in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27.
A man walks past destruction in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. AP
A resident rides his bike past destroyed houses in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1 , 2010.  An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27,  killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes.
A resident rides his bike past destroyed houses in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1 , 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27, killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes. AP
People wait to catch goods thrown from a supermarket window during sporadic looting in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. Security forces said they arrested dozens of people for violating an anti-looting curfew Monday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
People wait to catch goods thrown from a supermarket window during sporadic looting in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. Security forces said they arrested dozens of people for violating an anti-looting curfew Monday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
A resident looks at a destroyed church  in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27,  killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes.
A resident looks at a destroyed church in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27, killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes. AP
Riot soldiers stand guard in the streets of Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. A magnitude-8.8 quake  last Saturday, Feb. 27, killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes.
Riot soldiers stand guard in the streets of Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. A magnitude-8.8 quake last Saturday, Feb. 27, killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes. AP
A man throws goods from a window as a market is looted in Concepcion street, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. Security forces said they arrested dozens of people for violating an anti-looting curfew.
A man throws goods from a window as a market is looted in Concepcion street, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. Security forces said they arrested dozens of people for violating an anti-looting curfew. AP
People reach out to catch goods thrown from a market window being looted in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. Security forces said they arrested dozens of people for violating an anti-looting curfew.
People reach out to catch goods thrown from a market window being looted in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. Security forces said they arrested dozens of people for violating an anti-looting curfew. AP
Residents of Constitucion, some 264 kilometers southwest Santiago line up to receive potable water following a massive earthquake in central Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27, killing at least 708 people and destroying or badly damaging 500,000 homes.
Residents of Constitucion, some 264 kilometers southwest Santiago line up to receive potable water following a massive earthquake in central Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27, killing at least 708 people and destroying or badly damaging 500,000 homes. AP
A dead body wrapped in a blanket is seen at a gym in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27.
A dead body wrapped in a blanket is seen at a gym in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. AP
A truck who has been pushed by tidal waves following a massive earthquake sits aside a house in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27.
A truck who has been pushed by tidal waves following a massive earthquake sits aside a house in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. AP
A man pushes a coffin as victim's bodies are seen lined up at a gym in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27.
A man pushes a coffin as victim's bodies are seen lined up at a gym in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. AP
Forensic policemen place the body of an earthquake victim inside a coffin at an improvised morgue in a gymnasium in the coastal town of Constitucion, Chile, 164 miles (264 km)  south west of Santiago, Monday March 1, 2010, A magnitude-8.8 quake last Saturday killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes.
Forensic policemen place the body of an earthquake victim inside a coffin at an improvised morgue in a gymnasium in the coastal town of Constitucion, Chile, 164 miles (264 km) south west of Santiago, Monday March 1, 2010, A magnitude-8.8 quake last Saturday killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes. AP
A resident walks among debris in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27.
A resident walks among debris in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. AP
A resident  looks at a destroyed house in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, Feb. 29, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. The quake hit 200 miles (325 kilometers) southwest of the capital and the epicenter was just 70 miles (115 kilometers) from Concepcion, Chile's second-largest city.
A resident looks at a destroyed house in Constitucion, Chile, Monday, Feb. 29, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. The quake hit 200 miles (325 kilometers) southwest of the capital and the epicenter was just 70 miles (115 kilometers) from Concepcion, Chile's second-largest city. AP
Firefighters search for victims on a collapsed building in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27,  killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes.
Firefighters search for victims on a collapsed building in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27, killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes. AP
Residents reach out to catch merchandise thrown from a market being looted in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1,  2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. The government sent soldiers and ordered a nighttime curfew Sunday to quell looting.
Residents reach out to catch merchandise thrown from a market being looted in Concepcion, Chile, Monday, March 1, 2010. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. The government sent soldiers and ordered a nighttime curfew Sunday to quell looting. AP
Two women eat next to their belongings on a street at the Yungay neigborhood in Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
Two women eat next to their belongings on a street at the Yungay neigborhood in Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
A man gestures at his earthquake damaged home at the Yungay neighborhood in Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
A man gestures at his earthquake damaged home at the Yungay neighborhood in Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
A view of Pelluhue, Chile, some 332 kilometers (200 miles) southwest of Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, triggering a wave that damaged most part of Pelluhue.
A view of Pelluhue, Chile, some 332 kilometers (200 miles) southwest of Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, triggering a wave that damaged most part of Pelluhue. AP
Firemen look for survivors on an earthquake destroyed building in Concepcion, Chile.
Firemen look for survivors on an earthquake destroyed building in Concepcion, Chile. AP
People fill containers with drinking water in Talcahuano, southern Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
People fill containers with drinking water in Talcahuano, southern Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
Destroyed vehicles are seen on a flooded area in Talcahuano, Chile after tidal waves set off by a powerful earthquake early Saturday, Feb. 27, reached the coastal area.
Destroyed vehicles are seen on a flooded area in Talcahuano, Chile after tidal waves set off by a powerful earthquake early Saturday, Feb. 27, reached the coastal area. AP
People walk aside a destroyed road in Talcahuano, Chile following a devastating earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday Feb. 27.
People walk aside a destroyed road in Talcahuano, Chile following a devastating earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday Feb. 27. AP
Soldiers stand guard in the streets of Talcahuano, Chile. A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 knocking out power and closing most businesses.
Soldiers stand guard in the streets of Talcahuano, Chile. A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 knocking out power and closing most businesses. AP
A bus is seen parked by a destroyed road in Talcahuano, Chile following a devastating earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27.
A bus is seen parked by a destroyed road in Talcahuano, Chile following a devastating earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday, Feb. 27. AP
A man sits among the rubble as another looks on from his bicycle to a destroyed building in Concepcion, Chile following a devastating earthquake that struck the country early Saturday, Feb. 27.
A man sits among the rubble as another looks on from his bicycle to a destroyed building in Concepcion, Chile following a devastating earthquake that struck the country early Saturday, Feb. 27. AP
Police patrol downtown Curico, Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
Police patrol downtown Curico, Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
A man is comforted at a shelter for earthquake victims in Curico, Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
A man is comforted at a shelter for earthquake victims in Curico, Chile. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
People camp outside their homes at the Yungay neighborhood in Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday.
People camp outside their homes at the Yungay neighborhood in Santiago. An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. AP
Forensic policemen stand aside the bodies of earthquake victims  at an improvised morgue in a gymnasium in the coastal town of Constitucion, Chile, 164 miles (264 km) southwest of Santiago, Monday, March 1, 2010. A magnitude-8.8 quake  last Saturday, Feb. 27, killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes.
Forensic policemen stand aside the bodies of earthquake victims at an improvised morgue in a gymnasium in the coastal town of Constitucion, Chile, 164 miles (264 km) southwest of Santiago, Monday, March 1, 2010. A magnitude-8.8 quake last Saturday, Feb. 27, killed at least 708 people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes. AP
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