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At least 91 people died after an earthquake in Indonesia
Most of the victims died in the mountains of northern Lombok, the death toll is expected to rise to hundreds.
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Underwater sound waves can help tsunami warnings earlier
When events that cause tsunamis such as underwater earthquakes occur, sound waves known as sound gravity waves (AGW) are sent through the water stream.
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Earthquake causes tsunami in Turkey
According to the European Mediterranean Seismic Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of about 10km, 12km from Bodrum resort city of Mugla in Turkey.
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Strong earthquake two consecutive days in the Pacific, causing tsunami warnings
The magnitude-6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked off the Solomon Islands, a day after another major earthquake, raising the risk of tsunamis.
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Strong earthquake shook Ecuador, 41 people died
A 7.8-magnitude quake struck the central coast of Ecuador, killing at least 28 people and potentially leading to tsunamis.
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Expert warns of the risk of earthquakes and tsunamis in the South China Sea
Scientists in mainland China, Taiwan (China) and the Philippines have warned of the risk of a major tsunami in the South China Sea.
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Japan shakes by a 7.3-degree earthquake, with tsunamis
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that a 7.3-magnitude quake struck October 26 that rocked the east coast of Japan.
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Tsunami hit Hawaii
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said the first tsunami hit the Hawaii state coastal area at 16:00 on October 28, Vietnam time.
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Japan expects 320,000 people to die if they encounter strong earthquakes
In the future, if a 9-magnitude earthquake starts about 740km from the low-lying Pacific coast, about 320,000 Japanese will die.
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Strong earthquake caused tsunami warning in Central America
The US Geological Survey (USGS) initially said the earthquake, which was valued at 7.9 on the Richter scale, occurred at 8:42 am on September 5 local time. However, the…
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Japan warns tsunamis through animal expression
Susaki city of Japan is planning to apply a tsunami warning system through animal expressions. Deputy City Mayor, Mr. Yoshihito Myojin said he invited scientists and exp…
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Indonesians panicked after the earthquake
The intense seismic movement shook Sumatra island at 14:38 local time yesterday. The epicenter is located at a depth of 33km, about 431km from Banda Aceh city in norther…
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Earthquake shook Japan, causing tsunami warnings
A series of earthquakes rocked the capital of Tokyo and northeastern Japan on the evening of March 14 leading to a tsunami warning several places, but no damage or casua…
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Strong earthquakes shook Indonesia, causing tsunami warnings
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the region off Indonesia's northern Aceh province, causing a tsunami warning. However, officials removed the warning a few hours later.
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Indonesia shakes because of strong earthquakes, at least 1 person dies
A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Sumatra early this morning, killing a 12-year-old boy and causing people to rush to the streets in pa…