8.3-magnitude quake strikes coastal Chile, triggers Tsunami warning

An 8.3-magnitude earthquake has struck the coastal Chile region and buildings in the capital city of Santiago felt the intensity as a tsunami warning has been issued for Chile, Peru and French Polynesia. The government of Chile has urged residents to evacuate the coastline.
This has been reported in zeenews.india.com dated 17 September 2015.

The mayor of Illapel, located near the epicenter, has revealed that a 26-year-old woman had been killed by a collapsing wall, and 15 others were reported injured.
The quake had struck just 46-Km from Illapel and, as a result, the city located 210-Km north of Santiago was without electricity or drinking water. People fled their damaged homes in panic and sought shelter in the streets. It seems the quake was felt as far away as the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, on the eastern seaboard of South America.
U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that the quake had struck 169-Km north of Valparaiso at a depth of 25-Km and was originally reported as magnitude 7.9.
The waves triggered by the earthquake have led to flooding of streets near the ocean. Tsunami waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet) are possible for French Polynesia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has indicated that waves of less than 1 meter were also expected in Hawaii.
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For fitness freaks – holiday destinations of 2015 for you

#fitnessfreaks Fitness freaks are obsessed with remaining fit at all times – hence, even when they go on holidays or take vacations, they want to maintain the routine because in their opinion, getting fit is one of the best things about taking a break. This could be in the form of walking, paddling or swimming. Hence, they could consider the flowing five options to turn a holiday experience into a workout.
Hiking Cinque Terre in Italy – it consists of five small villages perched above the Ligurian Sea and date to the late medieval period – even today, these are inaccessible by road. Of course these are reachable by train and boat, but hiking is the best. It can provide a new experience since the hike between the towns, as one slowly descends from the rocky cliffs into each brightly painted fishing village, is unlike any other in the world.
It is an 18-Km hiking trail from Riomaggiore, the southernmost village, to the fifth town, Monterosso, and can take up to about five hours, depending on your fitness level.
Stand-up paddle-boarding in Milford Sound, New Zealand – this fitness exercise in the expansive beauty of South Island's Fiordland National Park makes the five-hour journey by car or tour bus from Queenstown a necessary feat to keep crowds at bay.
The weather in this area is slightly unpredictable and, if it rains it would mean the mountain's waterfalls will be going off, creating even more features to paddle towards. Of course, as an alternative, you can go kayaking – there are kayaking guides in the area to help out.
Snorkelling in St John's, US Virgin Islands – this is yet another option. It involves a quick trip to the US Virgin Islands, which is accessible only by ferry. It is home to the Virgin Islands National Park, which encompasses two-thirds of the island's area.
There are over 35 beaches to choose from, including Trunk Bay, which has an underwater snorkeling trail that guides swimmers while informing them about the various species of fish. Apart from this, there are other notable snorkeling spots on the isle namely, Hawknest Bay and Cinnamon Bay, which also has outstanding camping facilities. Sea turtles and rays can be found in Waterlemon Cay, accessible by the Leinster Bay Trail from the Annaberg Sugar Mill ruins. Rollerblading along 'The Strand', Los Angeles – this is yet another option. It can be said to be one of few locations that can provide a pedestrian-only route the length of which is almost a marathon. It is a 35-Km bike path running from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, California, to Torrance County Beach.
The route passes landmarks such as the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach's infamous boardwalk. Rental locations and public toilets pop up almost every half-mile.
Hiking in Patagonia, Chile – it boasts of over 2000-Km of paths, spectacular vistas and unique natural phenomena and is a great idea for novice hikers or experienced trekkers alike. The Torres del Paine National Park in Southern Chile provides more than 181,000ha to explore, with many of the more seasoned hikers choosing the "W Route", which can be broken up into a series of day hikes. The first leg of "W" Route is Mirador Las Torres, the iconic four-stone peaks so often featured in photographs of the region.