NFL, union contributing $50,000 to aid victims of tsunami that struck American Samoa
NFL, union contributing $50,000 to tsunami victims 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. US: Moderate 5.9 earthquake shakes TongaNEW YORK — A moderate magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the South Pacific near Tonga on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No tsunami watch was issued. 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. Obama nominee would be his administration’s first openly gay ambassadorWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he planned to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. If confirmed by the Senate, David Huebner would become the third openly gay ambassador in U.S. history and the first pick by this administration. In a statement released from the White House, Obama said he looked forward to working with Huebner and is confident he will represent the United States well in the Pacific region. 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. 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. Samoa fights diseases after tsunamiAPIA - Samoa health officials said people who have been affected by the infectious diseases after the devastating tsunami in the island are not coming forward for treatment. 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. 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. Flights canceled, residents stock up as Typhoon Melor heads toward Northern Marianas, GuamSAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands and neighboring Guam braced themselves Saturday as Typhoon Melor churned across the Western Pacific. 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. Teenager, teacher pulled alive from rubble 2 days after Indonesia quake killed at least 7152 rescued days after Indonesia quake kills 715 PADANG, Indonesia — Rescuers pulled two women alive from their collapsed college, nearly two days after a powerful earthquake devastated western Indonesia, as cries for help from a flattened hotel spurred the frantic search for more survivors Friday. Gov’t: Nearly 3,000 people may still be trapped under Indonesian earthquake rubblePADANG, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Health Ministry says nearly 3,000 people may still be trapped under rubble after a powerful earthquake two days ago. Teenager pulled alive from rubble 40 hours after Indonesia quake that killed at least 715PADANG, Indonesia — Rescuers pulled a teenager alive from her collapsed college 40 hours after a powerful earthquake devastated western Indonesia, while cries for help Friday from beneath a flattened hotel spurred the frantic search for more survivors. |
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