Earth quake in Chile | Linn Bergbrant Photojournalist

1 Sur was the busy commercial street of Talca, but the earth quake turned it into ruins.

Ruins from a destroyed hair saloon, Talca. Six weeks after the big earth quake the 27th of february 2010.

Maria Elena Benavides and Fransisco Migueles can not live in their house anymore because the roof has collapsed. While waiting for help to renovate it they have to live in a tent.

The walls are fallen apart in the house of Fransisco Migueles. Talca six weeks after the big earth quake the 27th of february 2010.

Ruins from a destroyed elementary school. Talca six weeks after the big earth quake the 27th of february 2010.

David Rau, from the estate agent Vivest Group, helps affected families in Talca to rebuild their homes.

The house of Esteban, Jonatan and Constanza Berrios was completely destroyed in the earthquake. But a private company has helped them to build a new home.

Every night since the big earth quake the 27th of february 2010 the neighbours at Pasaje Jerusalem have gathered to pray, sing and comfort each other.