The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center today lifted its tsunami warning for all Pacific nations.The waning was issued after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile. Shortly after the Saturday mega quake in Chile, some countries, including the United States, Japan and Russia had issued tsunami warnings along the Pacific coast, as the massive earthquake caused tidal waves that could reach as far as Japan.The Chilean earthquake killed more than 300 people and destroyed many buildings in major cities, including the capital of Santiago.Chile's President Michelle Bachelet said that two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake, but the country is not requesting for foreign help.
News On AIR | February 28, 2010 8:39 PM
Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre lifts warning for all Pacific nations