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Chile Earthquake

A cycler stands next to destroyed San Francisco church in Curico, 250 km south of Santiago, after a huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile on February 27, 2010.
A cycler stands next to destroyed San Francisco church in Curico, 250 km south of Santiago, after a huge 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile on February 27, 2010.
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Chile Earthquake
Two days after Chile's magnitude-8.8 earthquake, the death toll stands at over 700. A curfew has been imposed in Concepción and scores of looters have been arrested, while aftershocks continue to jolt the area. Larry Mantle gets an update on conditions in Chile and the relief efforts underway.

Two days after Chile's magnitude-8.8 earthquake, the death toll stands at over 700. A curfew has been imposed in Concepción and scores of looters have been arrested, while aftershocks continue to jolt the area. Larry Mantle gets an update on conditions in Chile and the relief efforts underway.

Guests:


Dean Hirsch, President of World Vision

Lucy Jones, Chief Scientist for multi hazards for US Geological Survey

Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times bureau chief in Mexico City

Nan Buzard, Senior Director of International Response