Citation

Lorca E. Nat. Hazards 1991; 4(2-3): 293-300.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/BF00162794

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Several seismic gaps are identified along the coast of Chile. The main one is located in the northern part of the country (18° S-20° S), where a THRUST seismic trigger has been installed; two more triggers will be placed in other seismic gaps. The Standard Operations Plan (SOP) was tested during a disaster simulation exercise based on a major earthquake and tsunami situation. Response actions by governmental and civil agencies were monitored and a performance evaluation was done. Modifications of the SOP were found necessary to adjust the interactions between agencies.

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