Compared with the loss of life in Haiti which is estimated at over 200,000 the death toll in Chile is negligible; even though the earthquake that struck Chile was significantly stronger than the one in Haiti. It goes to show just how shabby the construction in Haiti is. TGO
Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press
SANTIAGO, Chile – Chilean officials have confirmed 432 people dead and 98 still missing after last month’s earthquake and tsunami.
The death toll has fluctuated in past weeks as officials struggle to find, identify and count victims across the region amid a change in government. The report delivered Tuesday is the latest but probably not the last attempt.
In the first week after the Feb. 27 quake, the estimated death toll rose above 800 due to double-counting among government agencies. By the March 11 inauguration, the outgoing government had set the count below 500.
The new administration has continued to refine the figure as remains are identified and causes of death are confirmed.
