After Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng late last year in our country, we were greeted by the Haiti Earthquake on January 12, 2010 which affected an estimated three million people. The numbers will scare and push you to say your prayers and vow to never commit any acts against the Laws of God:
"As of Feb. 12, an estimated three million people were affected by the quake;[7] the Haitian Government reports that between 217,000 and 230,000 people had been identified as dead, an estimated 300,000 injured, and an estimated 1,000,000 homeless. The death toll is expected to rise.[8][9] They also estimated that 250,000 residences and 30,000 commercial buildings had collapsed or were severely damaged.[10]"
I don't know if America's Hollywood can make another We are the World Version 3, this time for Chile but I'm very sure people will find a way to help alleviate the suffering of our fellow residents of this planet.
Going back to the recent earthquake in Chile, here is the link from Wikipedia's entry about the disaster: 2010 Chile Earthquake.
Remember our posts here about earthquakes especially the one I called Earthquakes Worldwide? So far we have had 2 major earthquakes on two different but very near continents. Here in the Philippines, we have had minor but cause of concern earthquakes. In fact there was a week some months ago when newsflashes would tell us about these.
North America and South American Continents got the jolts in less than two months.
Wikipedia has the List of 21st century earthquakes dates include 2001 to 2010, a decade of worst natural disasters.
No photos have been sent out due to the interruption of electricity and other major services. Seismologist says Tsunamis were produced as high as 3 feet and buildings were in flattened out. Before we all go to sleep, let us all offer a simple prayer for the safety of the people of Chile.
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