Chile: Storm Floods Roadways in Atacama Region

An intense frontal storm system brought heavy rain to Chile's Atacama Region over the weekend, flooding roadways including Route 5 North near Copiapó.

Chile: Deadly Storm Pounds Valparaiso, Cuts Power to 400,000 Homes

A powerful storm system battered central Chile, killing four people and prompting Valparaíso to declare a red alert as rainfall exceeded 140 millimeters in under two days and winds reached up to 160 kilometers per hour. The storm, described by Chile's meteorological service as one of the most intense in recent years, affected 10 of the country's 16 regions, cutting power to more than 400,000 homes and forcing evacuations of entire neighborhoods near rivers such as the Marga Marga and Quilpué amid fears of flooding.

Chile: Heavy Rains Hits Santiago, Triggering Flash Flooding in Maipú

Heavy rains triggered flooding across the Chilean capital of Santiago on Saturday, January 31. Floodwaters surged through the streets, disrupting traffic and causing power outages, as parts of the Maipu district recorded over 17 mm/h of rain.

Chile: Heavy Rains Hits Santiago, Triggering Flash Flooding in Maipú 2

Heavy rains triggered flooding across the Chilean capital of Santiago on Saturday, January 31. Floodwaters surged through the streets, disrupting traffic and causing power outages, as parts of the Maipu district recorded over 17 mm/h of rain.

Chile: Red Alert Declared As Heavy Rains Cause Severe Flooding In Marga Marga

Heavy rains caused severe flooding on Friday, June 21, in several areas in the Valparaíso region. The National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) declared a red alert for Valparaíso and Marga Marga provinces, prompting evacuations.

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

KESENNUMA, Japan - A man wades through a flooded road with a container in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2010, after tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile reached wide areas along Japan's Pacific coast. Japan observed waves as high as 1.45 meters, and flooding of some piers and seaside town roads.

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

KESENNUMA, Japan - In this aerial view, water is flowing under a building and flooding a road in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2010, after tsunami waves triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile reached wide areas along Japan's Pacific coast. Japan observed waves as high as 1.45 meters, and flooding of some piers and seaside town roads.

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

KESENNUMA, Japan - In this aerial view, water is flowing under a building and flooding a road in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2010, after tsunami waves triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile reached wide areas along Japan's Pacific coast. Japan observed waves as high as 1.45 meters, and flooding of some piers and seaside town roads. (Kyodo)

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

Tsunami reach Japan's Pacific side

KESENNUMA, Japan - A man wades through a flooded road with a container in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2010, after tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Chile reached wide areas along Japan's Pacific coast. Japan observed waves as high as 1.45 meters, and flooding of some piers and seaside town roads. (Kyodo)