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    • Chile, South America - epicentre 3km off the coast, 200km from the capital (Santiago)
    • Struck at 3:30 AM
    • Magnitude 8.8 on the Richter Scale
    • Chile is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. The people are used to drills and the 'drop, cover, hold' stratergy.
    • Chile is a HIC. This means they will be prepared, with good building quality and plenty of response resources. They did not need to depend on aid from other countries.
    • The government made clear decisions in preparation and response, meaning that recovery was well planned and successful.
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