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Chile Quake May Have Shortened Days On Earth

by National Confidential | 02 March 2010 | 5:30 am EST

Topics Chile, Chile Earthquake, Chile Earthquake 2010, Natural Disaster, Science

“The massive earthquake that struck Chile last week might have shifted the Earth’s axis and created shorter days, scientists at NASA say. The change is negligible, but permanent: Each day should be 1.26 microseconds shorter, according to preliminary calculations. A microsecond is one-millionth of a second.” [Link]

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Sec. Clinton Heads To South America, Chile

by National Confidential | 01 March 2010 | 12:37 am EST

Topics Chile, Chile Earthquake, Chile Earthquake 2010, Hillary Clinton, Natural Disaster, South America, State Department

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is headed to South America, a trip which will include a stop in Chile to survey damage from the massive earthquake that country recently faced. A state department spokesman said “We want to show America’s support for the people of Chile while mindful of the realities on the ground.” [Link]

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