displacement Earthquake in Chile Argentine territory
The massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 on the Richter scale suffered Chile Concepcion City moved in about three meters to the west and the capital, Santiago in about 28 inches to the west-southwest, as well as affecting other locations throughout the continent and the Pacific Ocean Experts say several U.S. universities.
The quake, which scientists believe has been the fifth most powerful since it has instruments to measure the magnitude of these phenomena, it also caused a shift of about 2.5 centimeters to the west of Buenos Aires.
cities of Valparaiso, Chile, and Mendoza, Argentina, also moved "significantly", according to the measurements of the experts who found that the quake also affected the positions of other parts of the Americas as Falkland Islands or Brazil Fortaleza.
experts found these movements through satellite measures taken by the GPS positioned at various locations before the day the earthquake occurred on 27 February, and later, CNN reported.
The investigators from the Universities of Ohio, Hawaii, Memphis, California Institute of Technology and various agencies in South America.
According to the newspaper "The Washington Post, many major U.S. seismologists traveled to Chile immediately after the earthquake, as its characteristics, the aftershocks can be felt and measured from the mainland in the South American continent and also good road network in Chile allows, despite to damage, easy to move to areas "have become a" laboratory seismic "only to study these phenomena.
The expert from the School of Oceanography, University of Hawaii Ben Brooks American media today confirmed this.
"Maule's earthquake is likely to become one of the most important, if not the most important of all, earthquakes ever studied," he said.
"Today we have modern tools needed to evaluate this event and since the place (the epicenter) is adjacent to a continent, we can obtain dense spatial samples of the changes that caused" explained.
"An event like this is an unprecedented opportunity for the community of scholars if certain observations are made quickly and thoroughly," he added.
Ohio University, one of the leading studies in the field, has published a map showing the estimated displacements recorded, which aims to be updated as new data arrive (http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive / chilequakemap.htm)
Previously, NASA had announced that, according to preliminary calculations, the strong quake shook the Earth's axis at about eight inches so that the days may be shorter.
The expert Richard Gross U.S. space agency used a complex mathematical preliminary results indicate that the quake "should have shortened the length of an Earth day at about 1.26 microseconds," says NASA.
What does the state of disaster? 28/02/2010
Due to the earthquake that hit south-central Chile which so far has left an undetermined number of deaths, President Michelle Bachelet declared a state of disaster for Maule and Bío Bío.
Article 41 of the Chilean Constitution, the President of the Republic, who must declare a state of disaster in the event of disaster, identifying the affected area.
"The President shall inform the National Congress of the measures taken by the state of disaster. The Congress may waive the declaration eighty days after it if the reasons for it had ceased in the form absolute, "says the Constitution.
The document specified that "the President may declare a state of disaster for a period exceeding one year with the consent of Congress. "
Once decreed a state of disaster," the respective areas will be under the immediate dependence of the Chief of Defence appointed by the President. This assumes the direction and supervision of their JURISDICTIONS with the powers and duties specified by law. "
In this case, the generals Guillermo Ramirez and Rosco Pesse took place at the headquarters of the regions of Maule and Bío respectively.
basic recommendations to protect against earthquakes
Next review a series of useful data that will help you act fast and best way to deal with an earthquake.
For latercera.com - 28/02/2010
With the series of aftershocks that have occurred, it is recommended first stay calm, because they are normal after an earthquake of magnitude occurred in the country. The aftershocks continue to occur, according to experts, for months in different degrees, but it is highly unlikely that with the same intensity as the main tremor.
is why it is important to follow some recommendations when faced with a situation like that just to live in Chile, this 27 February.
BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE:
Be prepared: first aid kit, flashlight, radio with batteries, and batteries. and some supplies. Learn how to turn off electricity, gas and water. ________________________________________
not place heavy objects on high furniture. Secure in the ground. ________________________________________
Have a plan of action in an emergency and ensure the reunification of the family in a safe place. ________________________________________
Produce a phone book for, if necessary, can call the Fire, Police, Ambulance, etc. ________________________________________
Check the structure of your home and make sure chimneys, eaves, siding, balconies, etc. Have a great attachment to structural elements. If necessary, consult a construction technician. ________________________________________
Fasten to the wall furniture such as cabinets, shelves, etc. and hold objects that can cause injury by falling, as pictures, mirrors, lamps, clocks, toxic or flammable. ________________________________________
DURING THE EARTHQUAKE:
If the earthquake is not strong, calm down, it will end soon, are generally not very long.
If you start to notice that the earthquake is strong, keep quiet and forward so you can recognize the danger and able to perform the following steps:
If you are inside a building, stay inside and if outside, stay there. Entering or exiting buildings can only cause accidents. ________________________________________
Inside a building, look for strong structures, for example, under a table or bed, under the lintel of a door, next to a pillar, supporting wall or in a corner and always protect your head. ________________________________________
Outside of a building, do not approach or enter the buildings to avoid being hit by falling objects hazards such as windows, cornices, etc.. Always go to open places, do not run and watch for traffic. ________________________________________
not use the elevator and never run headlong into the output. ________________________________________
Extinguish all fires. Do not use any type of flame, either matches, lighters, candles, etc.. during or immediately after the quake. Remember that as a result of the earthquake may have broken gas pipes. ________________________________________
If you go by car when the earthquake occurs, stop where and allowed to remain inside the vehicle, try to be a remote area of \u200b\u200bbridges and cliffs. ________________________________________
If a large earthquake epicenter is ocean, stay away from the beach. Get away as fast as the place and seek higher ground. ________________________________________
AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE:
rush Do not run, always keep calm and try to save the others. Prevent any panic. ________________________________________
Check if someone is hurt, if so loan them the necessary assistance. The seriously injured should not move, unless you have knowledge of how to do it, in case of worsening of the situation, either by fire, collapse, etc. move with caution. ________________________________________
Check the condition of water pipes, gas and electricity, do it visually and by smell, never operate a device. For any problem or doubt, close the taps general and notify technicians or authorities. ________________________________________
not use the phone. Do this only in cases of extreme urgency. Connect the radio to receive information or instructions from the authorities. ________________________________________
Exercise caution when opening cupboards, some objects may have been unsteady.
Use boots or shoes with thick soles to protect against sharp objects. ________________________________________
not immediately repair the damage, except if there is broken glass or bottles with toxic or flammable. Extinguish any fire, though he could not master it immediately contact the fire department. ________________________________________
After a very violent shaking neatly out of the place, especially if it has visible damage. Stay away from damaged buildings. Go to open areas. ________________________________________
Después de un terremoto fuerte siguen otros pequeños, réplicas que pueden ser causa de destrozos adicionales, especialmente en construcciones dañadas. Permanezca alejado de éstas.
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Si fuera urgente entrar en construcciones dañados hágalo rápidamente y no permanezca dentro mucho tiempo. En lugares con daños graves no entre hasta que sea autorizado.
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Tenga cuidado al utilizar agua de la red porque puede estar contaminada. Consuma agua embotellada o hervida.
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