Unfortunately I have to report that WE are again at a loss, so far over 700 people have died in this tragedy, ANOTHER earthquake has hit Chile.This earthquake measured at an 8.8 on the Richter scale. WTF!
Unfortunately, this is not the first time an earthquake of this magnitude has hit Chile. May of 2010 marks the 50 year anniversary (not so much a celebration) for the largest measured earthquake to have occurred on this planet, also in Chile.The Validivia Earthquake , also known as the great Chilean Earthquake, was measured at 9.5. Here is some disturbing footage from that.
I have not been around since 1960 so i don't remember it first hand. But I do remember Haiti, considering it just happened a few weeks ago. Some of these people have seen and suffered both of the tragic earthquakes of Chile. If we do or if we don't have some huge celebrity spokesperson vouching for the people of Chile and vouching for the people of Haiti, honestly we all know, that shit doesn't matter. People are dying left and right, and if they aren't dying, their friends and family are. And if their friends and family aren't dying their house is gone, their pets are gone, their stores are gone, their beds are gone, their showers are gone, and they are lost, scared, confused, helpless. Their hopes are at an all time low, and their fears and depression are at an all time high. They need us. Lets not forget the people of Chile, and lets not forget the people of Haiti. It could have been us.In case you forgot what the scale means or what the measurements actually mean take a look HERE for a little Whiskey Tango Foxtrot reminder.
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