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Today, January 24th, Marks 87 Years Since the Deadly Chillán Earthquake: the Myth of the “Pre-Harvest Heat” that Still Persists

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This January 24th marks the 87th anniversary of the 1939 Chillán earthquake, the deadliest in Chilean history. We examine its causes, effects, and the persistent myth of the "pre-quake heat." Eighty-seven years ago, Chillán suffered the deadliest earthquake in Chilean history, with its epicenter 26 km west of San Carlos. On the night of January 24, 1939, a devastating earthquake shook south-central Chile, leaving an indelible mark on the country…
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This January 24th marks the 87th anniversary of the 1939 Chillán earthquake, the deadliest in Chilean history. We examine its causes, effects, and the persistent myth of the "pre-quake heat." Eighty-seven years ago, Chillán suffered the deadliest earthquake in Chilean history, with its epicenter 26 km west of San Carlos. On the night of January 24, 1939, a devastating earthquake shook south-central Chile, leaving an indelible mark on the country…

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meteored.cl broke the news in on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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