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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Chile coast
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked central Chile late Saturday, monitors said, though there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
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Many Ignore Beijing Smog Warnings Despite First Pollution 'Red Alert'
A blanket of humid, still air resulting in smog that is expected to shroud Beijing for at least three days triggered the capital's first ever pollution "red alert" today as many residents ignored warnings to limit their time outdoors.
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Chile Rocked by 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake, No Injuries Reported
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Moment magnitude scale shook central Chile today, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, the country's National Emergency Office said.
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Chile rattled by 2 Earthquakes
Two earthquakes, magnitude 6.0 and 6.1, hit northern and southern Chile Saturday, but caused no known injuries or significant damage, the government's National Emergency Office (ONEMI) said.
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Major Copper mine in Chile Closed by Storm
Chile's state mining giant Codelco - the world's top copper producer - called off operations at one of its largest facilities Sunday due to a major storm that has killed at least five people.
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Flood Kills 26 in Chile
The death toll from flash floods that devastated Chile's normally arid north has risen to 26 and could increase further, with another 120 people still missing, officials said.
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3,000 People Evacuated After Volcano Erupts in Southern Chile
A volcano in southern Chile began erupting early today forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people in nearby villages, the government said.
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Flooding in Paraguay Sends Thousands Fleeing to Shelters
Flooding has forced the evacuation of about 150,000 people in Paraguay's capital city Asuncion, authorities said Tuesday.
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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Chile coast
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked central Chile late Saturday, monitors said, though there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
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Many Ignore Beijing Smog Warnings Despite First Pollution 'Red Alert'
A blanket of humid, still air resulting in smog that is expected to shroud Beijing for at least three days triggered the capital's first ever pollution "red alert" today as many residents ignored warnings to limit their time outdoors.
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Chile Rocked by 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake, No Injuries Reported
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Moment magnitude scale shook central Chile today, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, the country's National Emergency Office said.
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Chile rattled by 2 Earthquakes
Two earthquakes, magnitude 6.0 and 6.1, hit northern and southern Chile Saturday, but caused no known injuries or significant damage, the government's National Emergency Office (ONEMI) said.
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Major Copper mine in Chile Closed by Storm
Chile's state mining giant Codelco - the world's top copper producer - called off operations at one of its largest facilities Sunday due to a major storm that has killed at least five people.
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Flood Kills 26 in Chile
The death toll from flash floods that devastated Chile's normally arid north has risen to 26 and could increase further, with another 120 people still missing, officials said.
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3,000 People Evacuated After Volcano Erupts in Southern Chile
A volcano in southern Chile began erupting early today forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people in nearby villages, the government said.
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Flooding in Paraguay Sends Thousands Fleeing to Shelters
Flooding has forced the evacuation of about 150,000 people in Paraguay's capital city Asuncion, authorities said Tuesday.
