Breaking News:Massive 8.8 quake hits Chile, sparks tsunami alert, More than 120 dead; dangerous waves threaten countries around Pacific !!{video+Pics}

SANTIAGO, Chile - A devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes and buildings, collapsing bridges and spawning a tsunami that rolled menacingly across the Pacific.

President-elect Sebastian Pinera said more than 120 people died in the strongest earthquake to hit the country in 50 years and one of the strongest ever measured anywhere.

"Unfortunately, Chile is a country of catastrophes," Pinera said, adding the quake heavily damaged many of the country's roads, airports and ports.

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