The quake also shifted other parts of South America , as far apart as the Falkland Islands and Fortaleza , Brazil . It also affected other parts of South America . Scientists have credited the storm with shifting the Earth 's axis . Despite deaths , experts saw potential to gain valuable information in the aftermath .
It also affected other parts of South America . Scientists have credited the storm with shifting the Earth 's axis . Despite deaths , experts saw potential to gain valuable information in the aftermath .