Santiago, Chile: Satellite Images

Santiago From Space

Satellite Images of Santiago Before and After the M8.8 Megaquake Struck

After: Image acquired by NASA MODIS on February 27, 2010

Large image (27 Feb) available here.   

Before: Image acquired on February 23

Large image (23 Feb) available here

AFTER: Collapsing buildings and fires caused by the megaquake may have been responsible for the black smoke and dust that hung over Santiago, Chile after the 8.8-magnitude event occurred at Dichato, Chile on February 27, 2010.

BEFORE: The lower image was taken 4 days earlier under clear-sky conditions. 
Image Credit: NASA

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