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Devastating Seism in Peru
Posted On 30 Jan 2012
The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP by its Spanish acronym) informed that a replica of the new seism was felt at 14:20 (GMT). At the moment the natural phenomena left 119 wounded and 80 people affected. The National Institute of Civil Defense reported that 16 houses were destroyed.
The region of Ica, Peru is the most affected by quakes since its located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire due to the ongoing collision of the underground plates. (AV)