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Hurricane-force winds damage 100 homes in Chile
June 8, 2011, 7:39 p.m. | World — by Associated Press
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — An unusual storm bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and hail has damaged more than 100 homes in a Chilean lake resort. Emergency officials were already dealing with a volcanic eruption in the region.
Winds blew at nearly 125 mph (200 kph), the equivalent of a Category 3 hurricane, ripping off roofs in Villarrica in southern Chile. Several people were injured.
Chile's meteorology center said Tuesday's storm was a strange had some "characteristics of a tornado."
Meanwhile, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Villarrica, Chile's Cordon Caulle volcano kept erupting Wednesday, shooting out ash that disrupted air travel over much of Argentina.
Chile's meteorology center said Tuesday's storm was a strange had some "characteristics of a tornado."
Meanwhile, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Villarrica, Chile's Cordon Caulle volcano kept erupting Wednesday, shooting out ash that disrupted air travel over much of Argentina.
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