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Chile In Chaos

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck Chile early on Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half. Buildings collapsed and phone lines and electricity were down. President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” in central Chile and said the death toll was 16 and rising. “We have had a huge earthquake, with some aftershocks,” Ms. Bachelet said, appealing from an emergency response center for Chileans to remain calm. “Despite this, the system is functioning. People should remain calm. We’re doing everything we can with all the forces we have. Any information we will share immediately.” Ms. Bachelet said early reports were that 16 people had been killed, and “without a doubt, with an earthquake of this magnitude, there will be more deaths.”