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AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades

NAGAPATTINAM, India — He was a young boy playing cricket with friends on a beach around 9:30 in the morning when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake violently shook the earth, and a tsunami struck from Indonesia to India two decades ago. The southern Tamil Nadu state government undertook repair, restoration, and rehabilitation activities with help from the Asian Development Bank and …

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13 hours, 7 minutes ago

Trauma lingers on for survivors of the deadly tsunami that hit Thailand 20 years ago

Associated Press

BAN NAM KHEM, Thailand — The 20-year-old freshman student was still asleep that Sunday morning at the family’s house on the Andaman Sea coast of southern Thailand when her mom, sensing something wasn’t right, woke her up saying they needed to leave right away. The day is forever seared in Neungduangjai Sritrakarn’s memory: Dec. 26, 2004, the day the deadly …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

The Hindu

In Odisha, six districts comprising 24 villages, along with two previously recognised villages, making a total of 26 villages, have been recognized as “Tsunami Ready” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, said a press statement on Saturday. These activities included —Training and Capacity Building, Community Awareness Programs, Distribution of Tsunami Awareness Materials, Preparation of Tsunami Management Plans, Conducting Mock …

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2 days, 10 hours ago

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

Associated Press

On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Sumatra, causing a massive wave that devastated Asian coastal communities across thousands of miles. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print An aerial view of Phi Phi island in Krabi province, southern Thailand Friday, Dec. 31, 2004. Share Share Copy …

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2 days, 13 hours ago

Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands

Associated Press

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Two decades after a catastrophic tsunami destroyed her village, Tria Asnani still cries when she recalls how she lost her mother while trying to escape the giant waves. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Visitors stand on a platform near a house on which a fishing boat landed after …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

Supermodel Petra Nemcova who survived 2004 tsunami by clinging to a tree relives the horror 20 years later

Daily Mail

Supermodel Petra Nemcova, who miraculously survived a deadly tsunami in 2004 by clinging to a tree with a crushed pelvis, opened up about the horror she faced two decades ago. Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova sat down for an interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America nearly 20 years to the day after she miraculously survived a deadly tsunami in …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

'I thought I didn't deserve my survival': Ani Naqvi who lived through the Boxing Day tsunami by clinging to a tree reveals her 20-year battle with survivor's guilt - and how tragedy ultimately led her

Daily Mail

Gasping for air as the raging black water tossed me around like a doll, I believed this was it – my life was ending. It’s now been 20 years since I came within seconds of death on a Sri Lankan beach during the most devastating tsunami on record. Landing in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo a few days before Christmas …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Model Petra Nemcova says she entered a ‘meditative state’ to survive 2004 tsunami

LA Times

Petra Nemcova was on vacation in Thailand at the time of the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 230,000 across Southeast Asia. The Czech-born supermodel spoke about her vacation-turned-nightmare with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer in a segment that aired Thursday on “Good Morning America.” Sawyer first interviewed Nemcova about her unlikely survival in 2005, mere months after the storm claimed …

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5 days, 4 hours ago

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami

Raw Story

by Marchio GORBIANO Tsunami-hit nations will next week commemorate the more than 220,000 people who died in the Boxing Day disaster two decades ago, when huge waves tore into coastal communities around the Indian Ocean. On December 26, 2004, tsunami waves as high as 30 meters in some areas wiped out coastal areas, splintered families, left thousands homeless and killed …

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Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared

Hindustan Times

A massive earthquake of magnitude of 7.3 struck the coast of Vanuatu, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, leaving several buildings damaged along with witnesses claiming to have seen ‘bodies’ lying on streets. The quake also collapsed at least two bridges, said Thompson, who runs a zipline business in Vanuatu, and the ground floor of a concrete building …

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6 days, 11 hours ago

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Deccan Chronicle

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.The quake occurred at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centered 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation. The jolt was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock near the same location.It was not immediately …

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Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Live Mint

According to the USGS, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. A video posted on social media appeared to show a building that houses some diplomatic missions to Vanuatu — including those of Britain, France and New Zealand — with some damage to their structure, including buckled windows and …

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6 days, 12 hours ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning

Daily Mail

A mammoth 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu sparking an urgent tsunami warning. The series of earthquakes caused significant damage to the U.S Embassy to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Hazardous tsunami waves between 0.3 and one metre are forecast for the coasts of Fiji, Kermadec Islands, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila

ABC

There are grave fears the number of people killed and injured by a magnitude-7.3 earthquake that struck near Vanuatu's capital city of Port Vila could rise significantly. He said there were also "extensive landslides" on the road joining the Port Vila wharf to the city, and there were early reports that the runway at the city's airport had been damaged. …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu

ABC

A major earthquake has struck Vanuatu, causing major damage across its capital city. At 12:47pm AEDT, a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. Fabio Capitanio, an associate professor at Monash University's School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, said the magnitude of Tuesday's earthquake was "comparable to the explosion of Mt St Helens in 1980". "Tectonic plates probably developed …

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital

Al Jazeera

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit near Port Vila, Vanuatu, causing widespread damage and multiple casualties. Footage posted on social media showed buckled windows and collapsed concrete pillars on a building hosting foreign embassies in Port Vila, including those of the US, France, New Zealand and the UK, Reuters news agency reported. “There are people in the buildings in town,” Port …

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1 week, 4 days ago

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A non-destructive tsunami wave was observed earlier today …

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Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

LA Times

A tsunami from an underground volcano near Tonga hit the Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz on Jan, 15, 2022. But in Laguna Beach, advance knowledge of the tsunami hazard area shows that it’s relatively small, and walking a few blocks away could make a difference. Seal Beach and the surrounding area The tsunami hazard zone around Seal Beach, including …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Hooray for the government scientists and regulators protecting ordinary Americans

LA Times

Vials of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed. Health officials in Southern California recently warned of potential measles exposure at Los Angeles International Airport and a local hospital. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk for the H5N1 bird flu that has infected farmworkers, and the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska issued a rare …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Experts warn a mega quake will trigger a devastating 100ft-high tsunami, cause carnage for seven million people and destroy 140,000 square miles. Here they share the key actions needed to improve your

Daily Mail

Not far off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, a crack exists in the Earth’s crust. For this is the ‘Big One’ – the long-anticipated earthquake that could one day bring devastation to the continent. At a magnitude 9, it’s been predicted the eruption of the Cascadia Subduction Zone – a so-called megaquake – could kill 14,000 people and severely …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

What to know about Northern California’s rare tsunami warning

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Northern California was under a rare and brief tsunami warning alert Thursday that tested local emergency notification systems after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook part of the state. Phones buzzed Thursday when the National Weather Service issued its warning just minutes after the quake struck west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County. The National …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Here’s what to do in an earthquake and tsunami warning

The Independent

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and feared her car had broken down, only to realize later that it was an earthquake so powerful that it triggered a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of the U.S. West Coast. The epicenter of Thursday’s 7.0 magnitude shaker occurred in …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘You are in danger!’: Mad chaos as San Francisco scrambled for a tsunami that never came

The Independent

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AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades

Trauma lingers on for survivors of the deadly tsunami that hit Thailand 20 years ago

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands

Supermodel Petra Nemcova who survived 2004 tsunami by clinging to a tree relives the horror 20 years later

'I thought I didn't deserve my survival': Ani Naqvi who lived through the Boxing Day tsunami by clinging to a tree reveals her 20-year battle with survivor's guilt - and how tragedy ultimately led her

Model Petra Nemcova says she entered a ‘meditative state’ to survive 2004 tsunami

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

Letters to the Editor: Hooray for the government scientists and regulators protecting ordinary Americans

Experts warn a mega quake will trigger a devastating 100ft-high tsunami, cause carnage for seven million people and destroy 140,000 square miles. Here they share the key actions needed to improve your

What to know about Northern California’s rare tsunami warning

Here’s what to do in an earthquake and tsunami warning

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning

‘You are in danger!’: Mad chaos as San Francisco scrambled for a tsunami that never came