Chile Wildfires: At Least 18-19 Dead Amid Extreme Heat and Winds in Ñuble and Bío Bío Regions
Chile's Wildfires Spark Catastrophe, Leaving Hundreds Homeless
disasters•2/9/2026
Chile
Chile's Wildfires: Devastating Consequences of Climate Change
Chile's Wildfires Spark Concern Over Environmental Degradation and Climate Change
disasters•2/8/2026
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Chile's Atacama Desert, Raising Concerns About Seismic Activity
A deep-seated tremor rocked the Atacama Desert late Tuesday night, sending shockwaves from the remote coastal town of Iquique to the Chilean capital of Santiago. The moderate 4.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck at 02:43 UTC on February 6, 2026, has left scientists scrambling to assess its potential impact and potential triggering of seismic activity in one of the most seismically active regions in South America.
disasters•2/6/2026