Chile Earthquake Moved Entire City 10 Feet To The West

First Posted: 5/8/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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The magnitude 8.8 quake that struck near Maule, Chile, Feb. 27 moved the entire city of Concepcion 10 feet to the west.

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