Solomon Islands earthquake leaves at least 5 dead

Solomon Islands earthquake leaves at least 5 dead

06 Feb 2013 10:50 - James Grubel
A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake has set off a tsunami that has killed at least five people in a remote part of the Solomon Islands.
Tsunami and suicides take toll on longevity in Japan

Tsunami and suicides take toll on longevity in Japan

03 Aug 2012 14:27 - Justin McCurry
The massive loss of life in last year's tsunami disaster in Japan has trimmed the average life expectancy of the country's women.
Thai minister cancels tsunami warning

Thai minister cancels tsunami warning

11 Apr 2012 16:07 - Panarat Thepgumpanat
Thailand has cancelled a tsunami warning in six of its Andaman coast provinces issued after a huge earthquake struck of the coast of Indonesia.

Sumatra quake prompts tsunami alert for SA

11 Apr 2012 11:36 - Staff Reporter
A tsunami alert has been issued for the entire Indian ocean region after a quake near Sumatra -- but whether a giant wave is on the way isn't known.

Strong 6.6 earthquake rattles Solomon Islands

09 Jan 2012 08:31 - Staff Reporter
A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck the Santa Cruz islands, part of the Pacific's Solomons group -- but there is no threat of a tsunami.

Japanese 7,4 quake sparks tsunami scare

22 Dec 2010 08:02 - Staff Reporter
Scores of villagers on a remote Japanese island chain in the Pacific scrambled for higher ground after 7,4-magnitude offshore quake sparked an alert.