Chile earthquake magnitude Chile seismic zone
1. The largest earthquake in history was the Chile earthquake.
2. At 3:00 p.m. on May 21, 1960, a magnitude 9.5 earthquake occurred in Chile.
3. From that day to May 30, the country was hit by several earthquakes. During the earthquake, six extinct volcanoes erupted again and three new volcanoes appeared.
4. The magnitude 9.5 earthquake on May 21 caused the largest tsunami in the 20th century.
5. This is the largest earthquake ever recorded by instruments.
6. The earthquake killed 20000 people in Chile.
7. At the same time, the earthquake also caused a huge tsunami. The Chile earthquake became the largest earthquake in the world.
8. Precautions in case of an earthquake: 1. Don't rush out of the room in panic. First, hide under solid furniture or tables, and in small rooms, such as toilets and kitchens.
9. 2. After a strong earthquake, you should not be relieved, and you should be prepared for the occurrence of aftershocks.
10. 3. Extinguish the fire after the earthquake, walk to the shock absorber as far as possible, and carry the minimum amount of goods.
11. 4. Get in touch with family and relatives as soon as possible, and try to help others contact friends and relatives.
12. 5. Pay attention to diet and personal hygiene. Do not drink raw water (possibly polluted), eat unclean or rotten food, and urinate anywhere.