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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Chilean Coastline
An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude hit the Chilean coastline on the morning of January 8. Reportedly, the quake jolted the mining city of Copiapo, around 112 kilometres northwest at 3:24 am GMT. On the contrary, no damages or casualties were reported. The occurance was reported by the US Geographical Survey.
Tags: Earthquake, Chile, Capiopa, 5.9 magnitude, south america
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Scientist Reveals New Species Of Dinosaur 'Arackar licanantay' In Chile
A team of scientists have recently discovered the remains of an unknown dinosaur species 'Arackar licanantay' in Chile's Atacama desert. Led by geologist Carlos Arevalo, the titanosaur are believed to be approximately 66-80 million years old. Besides, showcasing a long tail and small head, the species exhibits a flat back as compared to any other dinosaurs. Currently, the remains are slated to be kept at Chile's Museum of Natural History.
Tags: Chile, dinosaurs, Arackar Licanantay, ancient animals
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Antarctica - Only COVID Untouched Continent Now Has 58 Cases
Coronavirus has reached the last untouched continent, affecting 58 Chilean people in Antarctica. While 36 people tested positive for COVID-19 on December 21 at the Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme Antarctic base, 21 people aboard a Chilean supply ship tested positive on December 22. Besides, one person tested positive from Las Estrellas' village. However, none of the people tested positive have shown complications, said Chilean authorities.… read-more
Tags: Antarctica, Chile, Coronavirus, Covid-19
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Research Projects Halted In Antartica Amid COVID; First Case Reported
While the recent strain of the Coronavirus is being faced by nations around the globe, Antarctica has reported its first case of the virus. 36 new cases have been registered, comprising of 26 Chilean Army members and 10 maintenance staffs. People infected have been evacuated to Punta Arenas in Chile, where they are quarantined. All research ventures in the Antarctic have been suspended in an attempt to deter the transmission of COVID-19.
Tags: Antarctica, Covid-19, Chile
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