8.8 Magnitude Chile Quake Feb. 27: USGS Population Exposure Maps & News (via USGS & WSJ)

Population Exposure Map (PDF)

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/2010tfan/onepager.pdf

Quake Map Page:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqinthenews/2010/us2010tfan/#maps

USGS Seismic Details:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqinthenews/2010/us2010tfan/#details

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704231304575090723421658124.html

"A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and half and setting off a tsunami. Buildings collapsed and phone lines and electricity were down, making the extent of the damage difficult to determine...."

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