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Costa Rica Quake

Jan 09, 2009

A powerful earthquake hit Costa Rica in Central America, killing at least three and injuring many others.

The quake measure 6.1 on the Richter scale, meaning it was a very strong earthquake capable of being extremely destructive.

Tremors from the quake triggered a huge landslide northwest of the capital city, San Jose.

It cut off electricity in parts of San Jose and officials said there was lots of damage to houses and roads.


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