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. 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. 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. 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. Samoans recall terror of waves as death toll in tsunami disaster reaches 150APIA, Samoa — Samoans searched flattened homes and debris-filled swamps Thursday as more military ships and planes began arriving on the disaster-stricken Pacific islands after an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 150 people. Tsunami death toll rises to 149 in Samoas and Tonga as search for missing continuesAPIA, Samoa — Stunned Samoans combed through the sodden wreckage of their lives and told of the terror of being trapped underwater or flung inland by a tsunami that ravaged towns and killed at least 149 people in the South Pacific. Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 120APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-swept streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 120 in the South Pacific. Dazed survivors emerge from muck and mire of earthquake in the Samoas as death toll reaches 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Disaster official says death toll from tsunami hits 83 in Samoa, bringing total count to 119APIA, Samoa — A senior Samoan disaster official says the nation’s death toll has risen to 83 following a massive tsunami. She said more bodies are expected to be recovered as searches resumed at dawn. Disaster officials sending food, temporary morgue to tsunami disaster in Samoas that killed 99APIA, Samoa — Disaster officials rushed food, medicine and a temporary morgue to the Samoas on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake unleashed a tsunami that flattened villages and swept cars and people out to sea. At least 99 people were killed. Powerful earthquake in South Pacific hurls massive tsunami at Samoas, killing nearly 100APIA, Samoa — Federal disaster officials say “tens of thousands” of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific. Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing 99 people and flattening villagesAPIA, Samoa — A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific hurled a massive tsunami at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea, leaving at least 99 dead and dozens missing. Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing dozens and flattening villagesPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Samoan police say 63 dead in tsunami, fear toll will rise as searches continueAPIA, Samoa — A police official says 63 people are confirmed dead in Samoa following a tsunami that smashed the southern shore of the South Pacific nation. Nearly 100 killed in quake, ensuing tsunami at Samoa islands in South PacificAPIA, Samoa — A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific hurled a massive tsunami at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea, leaving at least 99 dead and dozens missing. US monitor: Powerful 7.9 quake hits between Samoa and American Samoa; tsunami warning issued7.9 quake hits South Pacific, tsunami alert issued APIA, Samoa — The U.S. Geological Survey says a powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa. A tsunami alert has been issued for the region. At least 39 dead as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunamiAt least 39 dead as quake, tsunami hit Samoas PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing 82 people and flattening villagesQuake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing 82 APIA, Samoa — A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific hurled massive tsunami waves at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea, leaving at least 82 dead and dozens missing. Tsunami hits American Samoa, no injuries reportedPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A tsunami swept into Pago Pago (Pan-go, pan-go) in American Samoa shortly after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 shook the Pacific area. Powerful earthquake triggers Tsunami in American Samoa, killing at least 14PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Towering tsunami waves spawned by a powerful earthquake swept ashore on two South Pacific island chains early Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and leaving dozens of others missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing at least 39 and flattening villagesPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Dozens die as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunamiPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Strong quake strikes between Samoa and American Samoa, causing residents to flee from TsunamiPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as a tsunami swept ashore, flattening at least one village. There were no immediate reports of fatalities. |
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