8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile.
31st major aftershock, magnitude 5.5, centered in Bio-Bio, Chile - U.S. Geological Survey.
Death toll not expected to rise significantly from current count of 82 after Chile earthquake, interior minister says. (CNN is now reporting 122.)
No major damage reported from 6.3-magnitude quake near Salta, Argentina, but cell phone service is out - Buenos Aires Herald.
Tsunami threatens Hawaii, California and Alaska after massive quake in Chile.
Pacific islanders told to head for high ground as tsunami bears down.
Samoa police issues nationwide evacuation alert ahead of predicted tsunami waves.
U.S. military assessing tsunami threat for Hawaii and whether ships, people will need to evacuate.
Tsunami advisory extended to Oregon, Washington, parts of Alaska, coastal British Colombia - West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Center.
I'm following news as it comes in here. The latest is the cheerful announcement that President Obama is on his way to the White House Situation Room.

31st major aftershock, magnitude 5.5, centered in Bio-Bio, Chile - U.S. Geological Survey.
Death toll not expected to rise significantly from current count of 82 after Chile earthquake, interior minister says. (CNN is now reporting 122.)
No major damage reported from 6.3-magnitude quake near Salta, Argentina, but cell phone service is out - Buenos Aires Herald.
Tsunami threatens Hawaii, California and Alaska after massive quake in Chile.
Pacific islanders told to head for high ground as tsunami bears down.
Samoa police issues nationwide evacuation alert ahead of predicted tsunami waves.
U.S. military assessing tsunami threat for Hawaii and whether ships, people will need to evacuate.
Tsunami advisory extended to Oregon, Washington, parts of Alaska, coastal British Colombia - West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Center.
I'm following news as it comes in here. The latest is the cheerful announcement that President Obama is on his way to the White House Situation Room.

