Just this time, the earthquake epicentre was located in the southern part of Chile. The region were the telescopes are located (north of Chile) have been the epicentre of some pretty nasty quakes these past 20 years. Go Chile, we will rise!

In fact, Chile and Japan have been exchanging engineering methodologies to build anti seismic buildings since the 60's. Go Chile, we will rise!

I am chilean, and just two weeks ago, I visited the Tololo Observatory during my vacations. They explained exactly this subject : the telescope itself is embedded on solid rock (not just a concrete or cement foundation). This rock base is surrounded by the typical dome or cupola. Therefore, the telescope and the cupola building are *separate* and almost independent structures. Go Chile, we will rise!

the article refers to *North*americans, *Central*americans or *South*americans? I am chilean (therefore, I *am* american) and we do not have the sleep problem over here.
Yes, I RTFA, so be kind and note the sarcasm.