UW-Madison officials have confirmed the safety of all students studying in Chile this semester after the earthquake that occurred Saturday.
""For the second time this semester, we are fortunate that our students are safe, despite being in harm's way,"" Dean of Students Lori Berquam said in a release.
The 8.8-magnitude earthquake, which has killed more than 700 people in Chile so far according to The Associated Press.
According to the release, UW-Madison's study abroad program currently has 24 students studying in Chile, 12 of whom are from UW-Madison and 12 of whom are from the University of Michigan.
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All the students were contacted by UW-Madison's International Academic Program and have been advised not to travel at this time.
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