No tsunami for SA but practice makes perfect
The threat of a tsunami hitting South Africa's east coast, although a non-event, has provided a good opportunity to test systems.
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Major quakes strike in Pacific off Alaska
A major earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday 172km east of Atka, Alaska, at a depth of about 40km.
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Explosion at Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant
Japan scrambled on Saturday to avert a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the coast.
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Japan battles to contain nuclear crisis after quake
Japan scrambled on Saturday to reduce pressure in two nuclear plants damaged after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck its north-east coast.
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Aid groups scramble in face of huge Japan quake
The tsunami set off by Japan's huge earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross warned on Friday.
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Huge tsunami slams coastal Japan after quake
The biggest quake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the north-east coast on Friday, triggering a 10m tsunami that swept away everything in its path.
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Major tsunami damage in northern Japan
Japan was struck by a magnitude-8,8 quake off its north-eastern coast on Friday, triggering a 4m tsunami that washed away cars and tore at buildings.
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Over a hundred found alive in Indonesia tsunami zone
Scores of people feared dead in Indonesia's tsunami zone were found alive on Saturday as rescue workers began to reach remote communities.
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Indonesia tsunami death toll nears 350
The death toll from a tsunami that pummelled remote Indonesian islands soared to 343 on Thursday.
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Indonesia tsunami death toll tops 300
The death toll from a tsunami that pummelled remote Indonesian islands soared to 311 on Thursday.
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