7 datasets found
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Federal
May 1960 Puerto Montt, Valdivia, Chile Images
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
On May 22, 1960, a Mw 9.5 earthquake, the largest earthquake ever instrumentally recorded, occurred in southern Chile. The series of earthquakes that followed ravaged... -
Federal
July 1967 Caracas, Venezuela Images
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The magnitude 6.6 earthquake killed 240 and caused $50 million in property damage. -
Federal
February 2010 Maule, Chile Images
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
As of May 2010, the number of confirmed deaths stood at 521, with 56 persons still missing. Estimates of economic damage are around $30 billion. According to Ministry... -
Federal
April 1976 Esmeraldas, Ecuador Images
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Northwestern Ecuador. Damage: Severe. -
Federal
October 1974 Lima, Peru Images
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Near coast of central Peru. Damage: Extensive. Over 2,000 were injured. -
Federal
May 1970 Huaraz, Peru Images
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In 1970, an earthquake-induced rock and snow avalanche on Mt. Huascaran, Peru, buried the towns of Yungay and Ranrahirca. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed 66,794... -
Federal
January 1999 Armenia, Colombia Images
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
At least 1,185 people killed, over 700 missing and presumed killed, over 4,750 injured and about 250,000 homeless. The most affected city was Armenia where 907 people...
7 datasets found