A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Puerto Williams in Chile’s Magallanes Region, caused by tectonic pressure between the Antarctic and Scotia plates, according to Chile’s Seismological Service.
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Chile near Puerto Williams, triggering tsunami warnings and over 15 aftershocks. Authorities briefly evacuated coastal zones in Magallanes and Antarctica.
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Latin America, home to immense biodiversity and vast natural reserves, is at a historic crossroads. The global race to decarbonize economies and secure critical minerals for clean technologies has placed unprecedented attention on the region’s mining and energy sectors. With countries like Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico leading in lithium, copper, renewable power, and fossil