tsunami

The General Directorate of Civil Defense, through its search-and-rescue team, recently wrapped up their involvement in the White Operation drill, a strategic exercise conducted in Tunisia. The four-day drill was a key component of the…
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A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, followed by four major aftershocks that sent residents fleeing from coastal areas amid fears of a tsunami. The initial…
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The first death from a massive underwater volcanic blast near the Pacific island nation of Tonga has been confirmed, as the extent of the damage remained unknown Monday. Tonga remained virtually cut off from the rest of the world, after…
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New Zealand and Australia were able to send military surveillance flights to Tonga on Monday to assess the damage a huge undersea volcanic eruption left in the Pacific island nation. A towering ash cloud since Saturday’s eruption had…
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The Pacific nation of Tonga issued a tsunami warning Saturday after an undersea volcano erupted, and video posted to social media showed large waves washing ashore in coastal areas.…
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The media circulated news that the Russian nuclear submarine "Belgorod" with special and secret purposes, which is the longest and largest in the world, has launched to the depths of the sea to conduct new tests for the first time.…
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The Japanese Radio and Television Corporation said that an earthquake occurred in the north of the country today, Saturday, and hit areas devastated by the 2011 earthquake, adding that it caused a tsunami of a meter high. The authority…
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At 2.46 pm, the exact moment the earthquake struck a decade ago, Emperor Naruhito and his wife led a moment of silence to honour the 20,000 dead in a commemorative ceremony in Tokyo. Silent prayers were held across the country. After…
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Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto highlighted the power of sport on Thursday as she expressed condolences on the anniversary of a deadly earthquake and tsunami, saying it provided hope for survivors and in facing the coronavirus. On…
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The National Emergency Management issued a tsunami warning, after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake shook the Kermadyk Islands Friday morning. Sirens were ringing on the North Island of New Zealand in the town of Baihia. Residents have been…
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