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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 earthquakes.
(2) Santa Maria island off the coast near Concepcion, Chile second largest city, may have been raised by 2m.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A
Only 2
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Only 1
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Correct option is A. Only 1

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