Powerful Earthquake Hits Drake Passage 🌊
Hey everyone! There’s important news from the oceans near Antarctica. On Friday, a strong earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale shook the Drake Passage. That’s a huge underwater tremor!
The Drake Passage is the stretch of sea between South America and Antarctica. When big earthquakes happen under the sea, they can cause giant waves called tsunamis.
Because of this, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System has issued a tsunami alert. This means people near the coast need to be extra careful.
In southern Chile, officials have asked everyone in the coastal area of the Magallanes region to move to higher ground. This is to make sure everyone stays safe in case big waves come ashore.
Remember, safety first! If you ever hear about a tsunami alert, always listen to local authorities and follow their instructions.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
