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The Chilean government declares state of emergency in the southern half of the country in response to an event of intense, cold, wind, rain and snowfall known as the White Earthquake.
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State of emergency
Declaration by a government allowing assumption of extraordinary power
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is empowered to put through policies that it would normally not be permitted to do, for the safety and protection of its citizens. A government can declare such a state before, during, or after a natural disaster, civil…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
White Earthquake
1995 severe cold weather event in southern Chile
The White Earthquake was a climatic event consisting of intense winds, cold, snowfall and rain that occurred through southern Chile in August 1995. 7,176 people were left isolated as result of the heavy snowfall and three died. By 16 August, an estimated 176,000 sheep were dead,…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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