Earthquake aftermath: Thousands evacuated due to tsunami alert in Chile

Source:Xinhua Published: 2014-4-3 9:04:09

Residents walk in front of a dameged home after an earthquake on Tuesday's night, in Arica, Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Agencia Uno)  


 

Residents walk in front of a dameged home after an earthquake on Tuesday's night, in Arica, Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Agencia Uno)


 

People prepare to return home after the tsunami alert lifted after an earthquake, in Arica, Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Agencia Uno)


 

People return home after the tsunami alert lifted after an earthquake, in Arica, Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Agencia Uno)


 

People return home after the tsunami alert lifted after an earthquake, in Arica, Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Agencia Uno)


 

 People wait at the Arturo Merino Benitez Airport as flights are cancelled following an earthquake in Santiago, capital of Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Sebastian Rodriguez/Agencia Uno)


 

People wait at the Arturo Merino Benitez Airport as flights are cancelled following an earthquake in Santiago, capital of Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Sebastian Rodriguez/Agencia Uno)


 

 Chilean President Michelle Bachelet (bottom, in red) arrives at Chilean Air Force base in Santiago, capital of Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Sebastian Rodriguez/Agencia Uno)


 

Vehicles pass through the flood after an earthquake on Tuesday's night, in Caleta Guardia Marina Riquelme, in Iquique, north Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Str)


 

Boats remain damaged after an earthquake on Tuesday's night, in Caleta Guardia Marina Riquelme, in Iquique, north Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Str)


 

People look damaged boats after an earthquake on Tuesday's night, in Caleta Guardia Marina Riquelme, in Iquique, north Chile, on April 2, 2014. An 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the northern coast of Chile Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three severely injured, while thousands of people have been evacuated due to a tsunami alert. (Xinhua/Str)


 

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