NFL, union contributing $50,000 to aid victims of tsunami that struck American Samoa
NFL, union contributing $50,000 to tsunami victims Donations flow to American Samoa following deadly tsunami
Donations flow to American Samoa PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Close to $300,000 in financial donations have been received in American Samoa in the month following a tsunami that claimed 34 lives in the U.S. territory. Tsunamis obliterate coral in some areas, damage others in American SamoaHONOLULU — Scientists surveying American Samoa’s coral reefs say Sept. 29’s tsunami obliterated some corals and damaged others to the point that they may not recover. US Geological Survey reports earthquake measured at 6.0 near SamoaWASHINGTON — An earthquake with magnitude 6.0 has struck in the Pacific near Samoa, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. US Geological Survey reports strong earthquake Wednesday near SamoaWASHINGTON — The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has struck in the Pacific near Samoa. FBI video shows cars, trucks tossed around by waves from tsunami that struck American SamoaHONOLULU — The FBI on Friday released video footage showing waves rushing in and violently tossing cars and trucks in a parking lot as a deadly tsunami struck American Samoa last week. FBI video shows force, destruction of American Samoa tsunamiHONOLULU — The FBI has released video footage showing the power and destruction of last week’s tsunami that hit American Samoa. Tsunamis a blow to tuna cannery industry and already fragile American Samoa economy
Pacific islanders panic and flee after 3 powerful earthquakes off Vanuatu form small tsunami
3 powerful earthquakes off Vanuatu form small tsunami, islanders flee but warnings canceledWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Thousands of panicked South Pacific islanders raced away from the coastline after three strong earthquakes rocked the region and generated a small tsunami Thursday, just over a week after a massive wave killed 178 people in the Samoas and Tonga. Small tsunami forms after 3 powerful earthquakes strike off Vanuatu, warnings canceledWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Three powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday, generating a small tsunami just over a week after another, massive wave killed 178 people in the Samoas and Tonga. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancels all tsunami warnings in the Pacific after 3 big quakesWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has canceled all tsunami warnings and watches throughout the Pacific. Two powerful earthquakes rock the South Pacific near Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami alertWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, triggering a regional tsunami alert. Obama plans to nominate gay lawyer to become ambassador to New Zealand, American SamoaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the United States’ ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, an administration official said Wednesday. Powerful 7.8 earthquake strikes off Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for regionWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two powerful earthquakes rocked the South Pacific near the Vanuatu archipelago Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, triggering a regional tsunami alert. Help from afar: Seahawks star Lofa Tatupu to donate up to $10,000 to tsunami relief effortRENTON, Wash. — Lofa Tatupu’s father was born in American Samoa. The Seattle Seahawks star still has family members on the island. And he hasn’t heard how they fared through last week’s deadly tsunami that rolled across the U.S. territory, as well as neighboring Samoa and Tonga. Federal recovery teams handing out tents, other materials to American Samoa tsunami victimsPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Federal recovery teams were to deliver tents and other shelter materials to 75 American Samoa families from tsunami-ravaged villages who have been staying in emergency shelters, authorities said Tuesday. Samoans who fled to the hills during deadly tsunami plan new lives far away from the seaLALOMANU, Samoa — Samoans who fled to the hills as a deadly tsunami tore through their villages last week began searching for materials to build new homes far above the sea that washed away their dwellings and many loved ones. Official: American Samoa coastal park, artifacts at visitors center damaged by tsunamiTAFUNA, American Samoa — The tsunami that rushed ashore last week at the National Park of American Samoa damaged the visitors center, washed away some artifacts inside and forced workers to relocate to a two-bedroom apartment, authorities said Monday. Samoans flock to churches to mourn victims of South Pacific tsunami; mass burials preparedLALOMANU, Samoa — Hundreds of survivors of the Samoas tsunami gathered at a church on high ground to mourn lost relatives, while pledging to rebuild their obliterated communities after a disaster that killed 177 people. American Samoan mother recounts horror as tsunami rips 6-year-old child from her armsLEONE, American Samoa — Mourning islanders of American Samoa were set to hold a national prayer service Sunday for victims of the tsunami that obliterated villages on the shores of the South Pacific and left at least 176 dead. Burials start for Samoan tsunami victims, some traditional funerals impossibleLEONE, American Samoa — Taitasi Suapaia Fitiao is preparing for every parent’s nightmare — burying her young child. Focus in Samoa shifts from rescuing lives to aiding survivors with food, powerAPIA, Samoa — Samoan officials shifted their focus from rescuing lives to providing survivors with food, water and power, but stressed it didn’t mean they were giving up on the missing days after earthquake-triggered waves killed 170 in the region. Samoa’s tourism industry fears vacation cancellations would be like a ’second tsunami’APIA, Samoa — Samoa’s tourism industry said it fears a “second tsunami” of vacation cancellations after deadly earthquake-triggered waves wiped out some of the South Pacific country’s most idyllic white-sand beaches and resorts. US government brings food, scientists, drugs and vehicles to American SamoaHONOLULU — On a search-and-rescue mission in a tsunami-stricken American Samoa village, Capt. Nate Duff and his Hawaii Air National Guard troops waded through knee-deep swampland and under trucks hanging from trees in hopes of finding missing children. Major developments in Samoan tsunami aftermath— THE DEAD: The number of dead rose to 170, including 129 in Samoa, 32 in American Samoa and nine in Tonga. Earthquake, tsunami uproot centuries-old villages and cultures in the SamoasLEONE, American Samoa — The village of Leone is a picturesque enclave that has been a mainstay of the Samoas for centuries, a place where residents gather under beach meeting houses for rituals that are sacred to the local culture. NFL players get briefing on situation in tsunami-stricken SamoasWASHINGTON — NFL players of Samoan background got an update from the U.S. government and the Red Cross Friday on recovery efforts in the tsunami-stricken Samoas. Samoans in Southern California pray for tsunami-ravaged island communitiesCARSON, Calif. — Scores from California’s Samoan community — many with traditional white flowers in their hair and clutching woven fans — gathered in church Thursday to pray for family members in tsunami-ravaged Samoa — some still waiting to hear from them. Military searches for bodies, brings aid to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll risesLALOMANU, Samoa — The relief effort in the tsunami-stricken Samoas entered its fourth day Friday as medical teams gave tetanus shots and antibiotics to survivors with infected wounds and some frightened residents who fled to the hills after the disaster vowed never to return to their decimated seaside villages. |
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