Chili It is one of the highly seismic countries in South America and throughout the world, as it is located on a fault line; That is, it is in a break in the Earth’s crust in which two tectonic plates collide. When this happens, it causes the Earth’s crust to move, which can cause an earthquake.
Several of these movements are not perceived by citizens; However, it is always important to be informed of the main tremors recorded by the National Seismological Center (CNS) of the University of Chile. Thus, I share with you the most relevant data regarding these telluric movements, as well as the measures of the Chilean Government, the regions with the highest seismic activity, among other information provided to us by the national organization.
Tremor in Chile today, April 30 LIVE – via CSN
The CSN belongs to the National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT) and this entity has a network of seismographs located throughout the country, which allow detecting and recording seismic movements. Review the official report on the latest tremors recorded in the most affected cities in Chile such as: Sierra Gorda, Calama, Pica, among others in Chile.
How to act during an earthquake in Chile?
• Go to the security zones already established.
• Stay away from glass or objects that could fall
• Avoid panic as much as possible and try to stay calm.
• Do not run in areas of vehicular traffic.
• If you are driving, stop your vehicle.
• If you are in a building, do not use the elevator, always use the stairs.
• Be attentive to minors, the disabled and the elderly.
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