
Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. The earthquake debris in Chile Chile has begun to count the cost of its deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake as nations around the Pacific eased their fears of a devastating tsunami.The quake, on Saturday morning, killed at least 300 people - 90% of them in their homes. It is feared the damage may cost tens of billions of dollars. The death toll looks set to rise, following reports that about 350 people died in the town of Constitucion alone. The Pacific-wide alert for a tsunami in the wake of the quake has been lifted. Santiago's airport has reopened, with a total of five international flight due to arrive on Sunday. It had been closed because of damage to the terminal and control tower. CHILE TSUNAMI Detailed map: Pacific Tsunami spreads through Pacific Eyewitness: 'Nature's fury' Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said that two million people had been affected by the earthquake.
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