The Maule, Chile Earthquake of 27 February 2010

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Title: The Maule, Chile Earthquake of 27 February 2010
Abstract: The Earthquake Engineering Field Investigation Team (EEFIT) appointed a team of seven members to conduct a reconnaissance mission to the regions of Chile struck by the Mw8.8 earthquake that occurred on the 27th February 2010. The earthquake affected the region known as the Central Valley, the agricultural heartland of Chile, which stretches from just north of Santiago and south to the Rio Biobío which flows through Concepción to the Pacific (see Figure 1-1). The Central Valley lies between the snow covered Andes to the east with peaks up to about 5000m and the Cordillera de la Costa along the Pacific coast which rises up to 500m. The northern parts of the region enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with a prolonged dry season. Rainfall gradually increases towards the south, until around Concepción there is usually rainfall each month.

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Publication Date: March 1, 2011, 2:12 p.m.
Category: Geoscientific Information; information pertaining to earth sciences. Examples: geophysical features and processes, geology, minerals, sciences dealing with the composition, structure and origin of the earth s rocks, risks of earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, gravity information, soils, permafrost, hydrogeology, erosion
Regions: Chile
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