Villarrica Volcano near the town of Pucon At a time of such destructive tectonic activity in Chile it is only natural to consider what effect this might all have on the Chile’s numerous volcanoes.  Several of Chile’s volcanoes are active and some, such as Chaitén and Llaima have erupted within the last two years.  Fears were raised over Volcán Villarrica recently with residents reporting unusual... 

Toxic Red Tide There are serious signs of a toxic red tide on the Atacama region coast. Health authorities came forward to confirm that an unidentified woman was hospitalized in Caldera last Tuesday with symptoms of red tide poisoning.  The victim had been consuming sea food that was allegedly infected with toxic bacteria. Miguel Hormazábal, Sanitary Action Chief for the region of Atacama, declared... 

Pucon’s ExpoNativa Pucón is host to Chile’s largest exposition on native forest, sustainability, native culture, and renewable energy at the end of this month. A celebration of Chile’s natural environment and culture, the second ExpoNativa is on from 29th January to 7th February alongside the Gran Hotel on the shore of Lake Villarrica. The site is currently being transformed from a wasteland... 

Wildfire in Chile Chilean officials have registered the biggest forest fire in the region of Valparaíso, specifically in places like Limache and Villa Alemana. The fire has destroyed over 400 hectares. Four brigades, a Conaf helicopter and a technician have been sent there to help put out the fire. Another fire in the Santa Sofía de Lo Cañas area, in La Florida has not been put out completely; so... 

“We at I LOVE CHILE &The Pulse magazine sponsor  Julie Gibson (who lives here in Santiago, Chile) for the Hopenhagen Ambassador.  She will be the best representative and she has our vote!” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/19/hopenhagen-ambassador-con_n_363672.html?slidenumber=x9QsKfB8XF8=#slide_image HuffPost in conjunction with Hopenhagen.org is sending one person to Copenhagen...