Chile earthquake and tsunami

1 of 20, The aftermath of a massive earthquake recorded off the coast of Chile.

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The aftermath of a massive earthquake recorded off the coast of Chile. Photo: AAP.

2 of 20, Many people remained at Sunshine Coast beaches despite tsunami warnings.

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Many people remained at Sunshine Coast beaches despite tsunami warnings. Photo: Mark Furler.

3 of 20, Capricorn Coast beaches were closed Sunday morning once a tsunami warning was issued. Lifeguard John Hamrey at Yeppoon Main Beach.

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Capricorn Coast beaches were closed Sunday morning once a tsunami warning was issued. Lifeguard John Hamrey at Yeppoon Main Beach. Photo: Chris Ison.

4 of 20, Children watched big surf at high tide on the rocks on Mooloolaba Esplanade.

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Children watched big surf at high tide on the rocks on Mooloolaba Esplanade. Photo: Barry Leddicoat.

5 of 20, Sunshine Coast beaches were closed by tsunami conditions.

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Sunshine Coast beaches were closed by tsunami conditions. Photo: Mark Furler.

6 of 20, Beachgoers met with signs indicating Sunshine Coast beaches had been closed on Sunday.

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Beachgoers met with signs indicating Sunshine Coast beaches had been closed on Sunday. Photo: Mark Furler.

7 of 20, MARCH 1: Following an earthqake in Chile, a crowd gathered at Tweed to watch the tsunami conditions at local beaches.

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MARCH 1: Following an earthqake in Chile, a crowd gathered at Tweed to watch the tsunami conditions at local beaches. Photo: Felicia Kosegi.

8 of 20, People gather to watch tsunami conditions at Tweed.

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People gather to watch tsunami conditions at Tweed. Photo: Felicia Kosegi.

9 of 20, Trawlers heading back at out to sea at Mooloolaba.

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Trawlers heading back at out to sea at Mooloolaba. Photo: Mark Furler.

10 of 20, Yeppoon SES volunteers patrol Kemp Beach evacuating people from the beach because of the Tsunami warning.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:31:23 +1000

Yeppoon SES volunteers patrol Kemp Beach evacuating people from the beach because of the Tsunami warning. Photo: Chris Ison.

11 of 20, Brothers (from left) Emerson, Leath and Harper Clarke were at Yeppoon foreshore on Sunday morning.

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Brothers (from left) Emerson, Leath and Harper Clarke were at Yeppoon foreshore on Sunday morning. Photo: Chris Ison.

12 of 20, Members of the Pacifique Boardriders Club had to call of a tournament at Nielson Park Beach today after a tsunami alert closed beaches along the Queensland coast, including Bundaberg.

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Members of the Pacifique Boardriders Club had to call of a tournament at Nielson Park Beach today after a tsunami alert closed beaches along the Queensland coast, including Bundaberg.

13 of 20, Members of the Pacifique Boardriders Club had to call of a tournament at Nielson Park Beach today after a tsunami alert closed beaches along the Queensland coast, including Bundaberg.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:18:20 +1000

Members of the Pacifique Boardriders Club had to call of a tournament at Nielson Park Beach today after a tsunami alert closed beaches along the Queensland coast, including Bundaberg. Photo: Bundaberg News-Mail.

14 of 20, Locals came down to watch the waves at Mooloolaba beach.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:15:55 +1000

Locals came down to watch the waves at Mooloolaba beach. Photo: Barry Leddicoat.

15 of 20, Tsunami warnings have been issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Central America and Pacific island nations after a massive earthquake was recorded off the coast of Chile.

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Tsunami warnings have been issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Central America and Pacific island nations after a massive earthquake was recorded off the coast of Chile. Photo: US Geolological Survey.

16 of 20, Beaches along Australia's east coast, including Kingscliff Beach at Tweed, have been closed after a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile cause tsunami conditions.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:44:49 +1000

Beaches along Australia's east coast, including Kingscliff Beach at Tweed, have been closed after a massive earthquake off the coast of Chile cause tsunami conditions. Photo: Patrick Williams.

17 of 20, Yeppoon SES volunteers patrol Kemp Beach as a tsunmai warning is issued for much of the east coast of Australia.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:40:19 +1000

Yeppoon SES volunteers patrol Kemp Beach as a tsunmai warning is issued for much of the east coast of Australia. Photo: Chris Ison.

18 of 20, Nick Mcdonald surfing a "tsunami surging" wave at Dicky beach on Sunday morning.

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Nick Mcdonald surfing a "tsunami surging" wave at Dicky beach on Sunday morning. Photo: Kalen Schloss.

19 of 20, Tsunami watchers took the high ground above Point Danger VMR.

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:15:37 +1000

Tsunami watchers took the high ground above Point Danger VMR. Photo: Felicia Kosegi.

20 of 20, Cabarita Headland

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Cabarita Headland Photo: Felicia Kosegi.