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Major tsunami struck southern China in 1076: scientists

Article Agency - 3 Jan 2019

The research team first found evidence of a destructive historical wave on Dongdao Island, located in the middle of the South China Sea, in 2013

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Hunt for survivors as Indonesian tsunami death toll tops 280

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Dec 2018

Hundreds of buildings were destroyed by the wave, which hit the coast of southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java around 9:30 pm on Saturday

‘Volcano’ tsunami kills at least 168 in Indonesia

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Dec 2018

Search and rescue teams were scouring rubble for survivors, with 168 confirmed dead, 745 people injured and 30 reported missing

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Time running out for survivors as Indonesia toll tops 1 400

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Oct 2018

Authorities set a tentative deadline of Friday to find anyone still trapped under rubble

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Solomon Islands earthquake leaves at least 5 dead

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2013

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

Article Justin Mccurry - 3 Aug 2012

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

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Apr 2012

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

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Apr 2012

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

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Jan 2012

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

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Dec 2010

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.

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