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Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Chilean Earthquake (February 2010) ?
1. Scientists estimated that the Earth's axis of rotation had moved by 3 inches due to the earthquake.
2. Santa Maria island off the coast near Concepcion, Chile's second largest city, may have been raised by 2 metres.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither I nor 2

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