The death toll from a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the coast of Chile sparking tsunamis has reached 799 and is quickly approaching 800. As search and rescue efforts continue it is expected that the death toll will continue to rise.

(Raw video: Tsunami hits Chile)

Many coastal areas were devastated by a tsunami that resulted from the earthquake. Those villages have been virtually destroyed as waves high as 15’ swept over the area. Looting continues to rise and yesterday, Chilean president Michelle Bachelet addressed the seriousness of the problem.

“We have seen images that are, frankly, intolerable. We want to make it clear that it won’t be accepted. The government will apply the full force of the law.”

More than 10,000 soldiers are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of Chileans and catch looters. As looters run rampant, aid has been hindered and is slowly reaching those who need it.

Click here to see footage that shows as the waves of the tsunami swept across the land killing those who lived in coastal fishing communities. The earthquake was so strong, that yesterday, officials from NASA stated that there was a high probability that the strength of the quake shifted earth 1.26 microseconds (a microsecond is the equivalent of one-millionth of a second) on the axis.