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Town and Commune in Antofagasta, Chile

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San Pedro de Atacama: Town and Commune in Antofagasta, Chile
San Pedro de Atacama is a Chilean town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. It is located east of Antofagasta, some 106 km (60 mi) southeast of Calama and the Chuquicamata copper mine, overlooking the Licancabur volcano. It features a significant archeological museum, the R. P. Gustavo Le Paige Archaeological Museum, with a large collection of relics and artifacts from the region. Native ruins nearby attract increasing numbers of tourists interested in learning about pre-Columbian cultures.

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Chile Earthquake: Cars Rumble, Lights Dim As Tremors Hit, Stunning Visuals of Chile's 7.3 Earthquake [Video]

Chile Earthquake: Cars Rumble, Lights Dim As Tremors Hit, Stunning Visuals of Chile's 7.3 Earthquake

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Thursday night, with its epicenter 41 km southeast of San Pedro de Atacama. Despite the severe jolts, no major damage or casualties were reported. Viral..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:19Published

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