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Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption

This satellite image taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite operated by Japan Meteorological Agency and released by National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, shows an undersea volcano eruption at the Pacific nation of Tonga Saturday, Jan. 15,...

Posted On Jan 17 2022 06:02

, By Associated Press

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP)—A powerful earthquake rattled coastal town-ships in Papua New Guinea late Tuesday and authorities say there have been no initial re-ports of major damage or injuries. The magnitude 7.5 quake struck in the ocean about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast...

Posted On May 16 2019 06:05

, By Associated Press

Fiji damaged by cyclone, PM sees ‘frightening’ weather ahead

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP)—Fiji’s leader says the nation is entering a “frightening new era” of extreme weather after flooding from a cyclone killed at least four people over the weekend. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said in a speech Tuesday that climate change was causing...

Posted On Apr 04 2018 06:00

, By Associated Press

Quake death toll at 55 as aftershock hits PNG

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP)—At least 55 people have been confirmed dead and authorities fear the toll could exceed 100 from last week’s powerful earthquake in Papua New Guinea, as survivors faced more shaking early Wednesday from the strongest aftershock so far. Southern...

Posted On Mar 08 2018 06:00

, By Associated Press

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Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption

Powerful quake rattles Papua New Guinea, no injury reports

Fiji damaged by cyclone, PM sees ‘frightening’ weather ahead

Quake death toll at 55 as aftershock hits PNG

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