12 strong quakes shake Chile on inauguration day (world)

Twelve strong earthquakes shook Chile on Thursday, including some just minutes before the start of the inaugural ceremony of incoming President Sebastian Pinera. I fee; that this is very tragic as innocent people were killed.The Chilean Navy issued a tsunami warning, and many in coastal areas fled to higher areas. Thousands of people across the country poured onto the streets in panic, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. "It is just a warning," Pinera stressed. In some areas, the power supply and the telephone network broke down. Pinera, 60, is succeeding outgoing President Michelle Bachelet, who is set to leave office with record popularity. She has the support of 84 percent of Chileans in the quake's aftermath even as members of her government have come under criticism for their handling of the disaster, according to an opinion poll that was made public Wednesday. The head of Chile's National Emergency Office stepped down on Wednesday.

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