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Keywords: chile earthquake talca tsunami hazards seismic damage destruction south america southamerica outdoor A masonry building in the downtown part of Concepcion, Chile partially collapsed as a result of the M 8.8 earthquake on Feb. 27, 2010. Most modern buildings in Concepcion were undamaged during the earthquake due to the city’s adoption of adequate building standards. However, many masonry buildings such as this one were heavily damaged. Photo by: Walter Mooney, U.S. Geological Survey A masonry building in the downtown part of Concepcion, Chile partially collapsed as a result of the M 8.8 earthquake on Feb. 27, 2010. Most modern buildings in Concepcion were undamaged during the earthquake due to the city’s adoption of adequate building standards. However, many masonry buildings such as this one were heavily damaged. Photo by: Walter Mooney, U.S. Geological Survey
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