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The Night the Sea Swept Through Chile: the Story of the Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami of 1730

Summary by La Tercera
Three great earthquakes, a tsunami that destroyed much of Valparaíso and Concepción and a reconstruction marked by faith and political disputes. Thus it was one of the greatest natural disasters of the colonial era, occurred on July 8. This is the story.

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The Night the Sea Swept Through Chile: the Story of the Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami of 1730

Three great earthquakes, a tsunami that destroyed much of Valparaíso and Concepción and a reconstruction marked by faith and political disputes. Thus it was one of the greatest natural disasters of the colonial era, occurred on July 8. This is the story.

·Las Condes, Chile
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La Tercera broke the news in Las Condes, Chile on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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