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How did the tsunami damage the port of Talcahuano after the Chile earthquake of 2010?
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Chile earthquake of 2010
A collapsed building in Concepción, Chile, following an earthquake, 2010.
During the 2010 Chile earthquake, the port of Talcahuano sustained significant damage when it was struck by a tsunami wave measuring nearly 8 feet (2.4 metres) in height. This event, which occurred on February 27, 2010, was part of a broader disaster that severely impacted the city's infrastructure and its vital role as a major port and naval station.12