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3544
UNICEF supports water tankering for displaced Samoan families
Apia, 1 November 2009 - Almost 3,000 people, many of them children, are still relying on roadside delivery of water a month after a tsunami hit Samoa. The UN Children’s Fund is supporting the Samoan Water Authority (SWA) with two water tankers to provide essential supplies for families who don't have any other water source in the tsunami devastated south and southeast of Samoa. The SWA is operating up to eight water tankers, supported by UNICEF and partner organisations, that run between 8am and midnight on a daily basis
UNICEF
Suva : UNICEF 2009 2 p. ; 30 cm.
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3383
Tsunami toll on Samoan pre-school children the forgotten chapter
Apia, 25 October 2009. The UN Children’s Fund is urgently supporting the return of tsunami-affected children to pre-school in what may be a forgotten chapter of Samoa’s recent disaster. The devastating tsunami that struck Samoa on 29 September damaged or destroyed as many as 16 pre-school’s, leaving young children with few options for their continued early childhood education. UNICEF is providing technical and logistics support to the National Council on Early Childhood Education in Samoa. The assessment will determine the level of destruction to pre-schools and what assistance is required to get affected children back to pre-schools as quickly as possible
Youngmeyer, David. UNICEF
Apia : UNICEF, 2009. 2 p.
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3381
Post - tsunami immunization campaign to keep Samoa's children safe
Apia, Samoa 21 October 2009. UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are giving full support to a Samoan Government nationwide measles and Vitamin A immunization campaign that aims to reach more than 32,000 childre
Youngmeyer, David. UNICEF
Apia : UNICEF, 2009. [2 p.]
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URL : http://www.unicef.org.nz/article/1161/PosttsunamiimmunizationcampaigntokeepSamoaschildrensafe.html
3379
HMAS Tobruk heading for Niuatoputapu. The human dimensions of climate adaptation : the importance of local and instituitional issues. (Child friendly version)
26 Oct 2009, 04:52. Canberra, Australia. The Australian Government has provided a $1 million package of support to assist in the relief and recovery efforts on the island of Niuatoputapu after it was severely damaged by Tsunami waves on the 30th September 2009. With this package, the Australian emergency supplies which included tents, marquees, generators and lighting were sent to Nuku'alofa and loaded aboard the French vessel Revi and sailed to Niuatoputapu on 03 October 2009 with Australian and New Zealand relief equipments
[Nuku‘alofa] : Matangi Tonga Online, 2009. 2 p.
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URL : http://www.matangitonga.to/article/20091026_tonga_tobruk.shtml
3358
Tsunami siren system could have saved more lives
A senior meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS), in an
exclusive interview with AccuWeather.com, said more could have been
done to warn people of the approaching tsunami that killed at least 150
people in the South Pacific. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway
in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga following the tsunami caused by an
8.0-magnitude earthquake that hit about 7.48 a.m. local time
[Pennsylvania] : AccuWeather.com, 2009 2 p. ; 30 cm
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3340
PM office releases names of tsunami victims
04 Oct 2009. The Prime Minister's Office released the names of the nine people who died from the tsunami that struck Niuatoputapu, Tonga on Wednesday morning, September 30
Nuku'alofa : Vava'u Press Ltd , 2009 2 p. ; 30 cm
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URL : http://www.matangitonga.to/article/tonganews/outerislands/article_print_20091004_tonga_nttp.shtml
3336
Disasters : UNDP responds with rapid support teams
6/10/09. UNDP press release. UN Development Programme Administrator Helen Clark said that in reaction to the widespread disasters that struck Asia and the Pacific recently, the United Nations responded with rapid support teams in Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Samoa and Tonga to support governments helping millions of people hit by a relentless barrage of tropical storms, earthquakes and tsunamis. Within hours after the catastrophes hit, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations began working in support of national authorities to respond to the immediate humanitarian needs
Bangkok : Scoop NZ News 2009 1 p. ; 30 cm
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3333
Volunteers offer help
Wednesday, October 07, 2009. Close to 100 volunteers have been helping the Samoa Red Cross with the distribution of supplies and donations to affected families on Upolu Island. These volunteers have donated their time and vehicles to transporting supplies for distribution
[Suva] : Fiji Times Limited 2009 1 p. ; 30 cm
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3329
Expert for recovery [Samoa tsunami September 2009]
The European Union has sent a recovery expert to Samoa with $300,000 to kickstart immediate relief. EU director for Pacific relations Roger Moore told TVNZ that the expert would be guided by Samoans on what the recovery needs were
[Suva] : Fiji Times Limited 2009 [1 p.] ; 30 cm
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3327
EU gives $3m aid [Samoa tsunami September 2009]
The European Union is putting together $3million worth of aid for Samoa following last week's devastating tsunami, but more will be found if needed. EU's director for Pacific relations, Roger Moore, told TVNZ: "We have this $3million which is being put together at the moment. We will take our share if more is needed we will find it".
[Suva] : Fiji Times Limited 2009 1 p. ; 30 cm
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3322
Aftershock a reminder of the terror [Samoa tsunami September 2009]
Sunday, October 04, 2009. Samoan families are still living in fear as aftershocks continue to shake the ground. An official of the University of Samoa said, A large number of people continue to take refuge sleeping in tents and temporary shelters on higher ground. Families that fled their homes on the foreshore live in fear of another tsunami because of the aftershocks
[Suva] : Fiji Times Limited 2009 1 p. ; 30 cm
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3319
ADRA provides food and water to survivors of Samoan Tsunami
Wahroonga, New South Wales - The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is providing immediate food and water relief for 1500-2000 people affected by the tsunami that devastated coastal areas of Samoa on Wednesday. ADRA is providing packs of flour, sugar, tinned fish, dry food, bottled water and cooking oil to survivors of the disaster for an initial 30 day period, to help sustain them in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. In addition, ADRA will provide transistor radios and lanterns. These relief supplies are in response to a request by the Disaster Management Council of the Samoan Government
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
Wahroonga : ADRA 2009 2 p. ; 30 cm
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3314
Tonga : operation Niuatoputapu - day 4, 3 Oct 2009
Sunday, 04 October 2009 17:28. The families of the nine who perished in the Tsunami that struck Niuatoputapu on Wednesday 30th September 2009 have been informed and their names released locally. Of the four critically injured that were evacuated on Thursday afternoon; three are in a stable condition in hospital and one under close supervision. Authorities on the ground continue to provide assistance to the people of Niuatoputapu as well as providing coordination and support from Tongatapu
Nuku'alofa : Government of Tonga 2009 2 p. ; 30 cm
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3313
Tongan island is over 90 percent destroyed
Relief workers have reached the remote Nuiatoputapu Island in the north of Tonga and are reporting that most of the buildings have been washed away. Nine people died in Tonga after three big waves moved about 600 metres inland. Alfred Soakai from Tonga's National Disaster office says about 1300 to 1600 people live on Nuiatoputapu Island and locals are now experiencing some relief
[Apia] : PFnet 2009 [1 p.] ; 30 cm
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3312
Interview : Samoa PM calls for more int'l fund for reconstruction
Apia, Samoa, Oct 06, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX). Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi said the most difficult job the country faces is reconstruction of the damaged houses after the tsunami and he called for more fund from the international community. The disaster also caused massive damage to houses. The government encourages the villagers to build new houses on higher grounds inland
Apia : Xinhau News Agency 2009 [1 p.] ; 30 cm
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3299
ADB provides $1 million for Samoa tsunami victims
5 October 2009. Manila, Philippines - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $1 million to support emergency relief efforts in Samoa, following last weeks devastating tsunami which left close to 170 people dead and thousands homeless. The funds will be used to supply a wide variety of essential needs to people affected by the disaster, and will include items such as food, clean water, clothing and medical supplies
Asian Development Bank
Manila : ADB, 2009. 1 p.
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3279
Psycho - social training aims to help Samoan children recover from tsunami faster : media release [Samoa tsunami September 2009]
Apia, Friday 9 October 2009. – A training programme for Samoan community support volunteers is helping tsunami affected families provide the support their children need. The UN Children's Fund has partnered with Save the Children to run training sessions for Samoan support workers who are providing social support to families affected by the disaster Youngmeyer, David. UNICEF
Apia : UNICEF, 2009. [2 p.]
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ADRA New Zealand - New Relief Videos on YouTube, 10 October, 2009 [Media Advisory]
http://www.scribd.com/doc/20860911/10-October-Media-Advisory-YouTube-Videos
ADRA New Zealand - New Relief Videos on YouTube, 10 October, 2009 [Youtube Link]
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=samtsunami1&search_type=&aq=f
3273
Tsunami : relief is only the first step on the road to building back better
Friday October 9, 2009. Just over a week after tsunami waves scoured the southern coast of Samoa, killing one per cent of the population and seriously affecting one out of every six people, the relief effort is still urgent. International agency Oxfam is stressing that recovery is not just about immediate relief but it is about longer-term development
Garman, Jason Oxfam New Zealand|
Wellington : Oxfam New Zealand 2009 2 p. ; 30 cm
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3271
The United Nations, international and national development community unite to support Government Of Samoas response to tsunami
6 October 2009. Apia, Samoa - One week on from the tragic and devastating impact of the Samoan Tsunami, two things are clear: the lives of those affected will never be the same; and that, despite the massive destruction, efforts to provide relief are taking effect. Nileema Noble, United Nations Resident Coordinator/Head of the UN System in Samoa said, I commend the leadership of the Government for the rapidity and effectiveness with which it has coordinated and delivered relief and humanitarian services on the ground. An important measure of this success is the focus of the Government and its partners now to move simultaneously into Early Recovery mode
United Nations
[Apia] : UN 2009 [2 p.] ; 30 cm
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3265
ADRA NZ helps rebuild Samoan communities
ADRA is planning to stay in Samoa to help rebuild communities, as the relief phase is moving into rebuilding and recovery. We are in the planning stages of how we can contribute to the ongoing recovery efforts here in Samoa. ADRA has had a presence in Samoa for twenty years through the Seventh Day Adventist Church and we want to partner with our local communities to help them rebuild,” says Robert Patton
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
[Manukau] : ADRA 2009 [1 p.] ; 30 cm
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3254
Government of Samoa press release V : tsunami event [Tsunami Samoa September 2009]
Samoa tsunami 29/09/09. International agencies, Government through the National Disaster Committee, Non Governmental Organizations, Churches, families and individuals both locally and abroad are continuing the distribution and provision of assistance to the people. Government is declaring Thursday the 8th of October 2009 as a National Mourning Day for the entire country to remember the Tsunami victims
[Nelson, Filomena]
[Apia] : Govt of Samoa 2009 [4 p.] ; 30 cm
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3253
The United Nations, International and National development community unite to support Government of Samoa's response to tsunami
7 October 2009. Office of the UN Resident Coordinator press release. One week on from the tragic and devastating impact of the Samoan tsunami, two things are clear: the lives of those affected will never be the same and that, despite the massive destruction, efforts to provide relief are taking effect. Nileema Noble, United Nations Resident Coordinator / Head of the UN System in Samoa said, 'I commend the leadership of the Government for the rapidity and effectiveness with which it has coordinated and delivered relief and humanitarian services on the ground. An important measure of this success is the focus of the Government and its partners now to move simultaneously into early recovery mode'
Kerslake, Elisapeta
Apia : Office of the UN Resident Coordinator 2009 2 p. ; 30 cm
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3245
Press release : earthquake and tsunami hit Samoa Islands
On Tuesday 29th September 2009, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 on the Richter Scale occurred at the depth of 18 kilometers at 17:48:11UTC (6:48:11am local time) at about 195 kilometers South of Apia. The earthquake generated a tsunami which hit Samoa with a wave run up of about 130 meters and 2.7 meters in height. A Declaration of Disaster was issued for the whole of Samoa. Coastal areas of Samoa sustained damages with extensive destruction mainly to the South to South Eastern coast of the island of Upolu. Damages were mainly to resorts, family homes and community buildings, roads, power lines and water supply located along the coastline of the affected areas. In other areas, villages were completely destroyed
[Apia] : Government of Samoa 2009 1 p. ; 30 cm
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3244
Press release : tsunami event ; 03 October 2009
The Government continues to provide primary health care, food, water and basic household items to those evacuated to established evacuation centers. Financial and inkind assistance continues to pour in from local church organizations, business community, schools and individuals. Proceeds and goods from the radio-thon held by Samoa Quality Broadcasting and MCIT’s Radio 2AP were presented to the National Disaster Council to assist with relief efforts. The Declaration of Disaster that was issued for the last 48 hours has been replaced by a Proclamation of Emergency
[Apia] : Government of Samoa 2009 7 p. ; 30 cm
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3221
Remoteness hampers aid flow to tsunami - hit Pacific islands
London(AlertNet). Their remoteness had made a cluster of islands in the South Pacific the perfect spot to escape to on holiday but when a disaster struck, it became a major problem for aid agencies trying to reach the survivors. Three days after four tsunamis hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, many aid agencies still struggled to deliver emergency aid to the islands
Dmitracova, Olesya
London : AlertNet, 2009. 2 p.
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3220
American Samoa's tsunami like hurricane Katrina : rescuer
Pago Pago, American Samoa, Oct 3, 2009 AFP. The deadly tsunami that crashed into American Samoa last week produced scenes as calamitous as those of Hurricane Katrina, a US rescuer who has witnessed both disasters said
Pago Pago : Agence France-Presse, 2009. 2 p.
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3219
Disease outbreaks feared in tsunami-battered Samoa
Apia, Oct 3, 2009 (AFP) - Fears of deadly outbreaks of disease in tsunami-battered Samoa mounted Saturday, as frightened survivors sheltering on higher ground refused to return to their beachfront villages. As roads and beaches were cleared of debris and rebuilding began, planeloads of medical supplies were rushed to the Pacific island nation which was pounded by massive waves following a 8.0-magnitude undersea quake Tuesday. The number of people confirmed dead from the tragedy in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga reached 176 Saturday with grave fears for 12 others still missing and officials warned the toll would rise
Jackson, Cherelle
[Paris] : AFP, 2009. 2 p.
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3216
UN group demands better rescue efforts in disasters
03 October 2009. United Nations delegates are demanding better coordination between UN rescue teams and non governmental organizations during natural disasters such as the recent earthquake in Indonesia
Bos, Stefan
Budapest, Hungary : Voice of America, 2009. 2 p.
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3214
America Samoa imposes curfew to control looting after tsunami
Apia, Samoa, Oct 03, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) - The American Samoa government imposed curfew Saturday to control looting, particularly in the capital city of Pago Pago, in the aftermath of the tsunami. Pago Pago was hardest hit in American Samoa, where the death toll stood at 32. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said relief efforts have shifted from providing basic necessities to restoring the U.S. territory's electricity. At least 31 people died in the tsunami disaster in the U.S. territory, and the search is continuing for bodies in the rubble. About 169 people are injured, several of whom are still in a serious condition in hospital
[Hongkong] : Xinhua News Agency, 2009. [1 p.]
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3211
Samoa tsunami lesson : early warning system too slow
International aid has begun arriving on the Samoan islands, after a tsunami Tuesday killed at least 150 people and destroyed dozens of coastal villages. Even as relief teams confront the aftermath of the tsunami which threw successive walls of water up to 650 feet inland and was followed by another earthquake Wednesday - the disaster is drawing attention to how much warning residents could have gotten ahead of time
Marks, Kathy
[Canberra] : ABC, 2009. 2 p.
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3205
Missing feared dead
Samoan authorities fear the missing are dead but have vowed to continue their search and rescue operations. Speaking from the command centre at Lolomanu Village in Samoa yesterday, the Commander of Operations, Senior Inspector Seaga Willie Lafaele, said they discovered more dead bodies stuck between debris yesterday along the coast. Lolomanu Village on Upolu Island was one of the worse villages affected and the community health centre was also torn to pieces. He said he could not disclose how many people were missing at this stage but reserved comment until after the operations
Koi, Harold
[Suva] : [Fiji Times], 2009. [2 p.]
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3203
Press release : tsunami event
The Government of Samoa has compiled preliminary assessments noting that the most affected areas were around the South and South East coasts of Upolu. Resorts, family homes, community buildings, roads, and utilities located in these areas were badly damaged or destroyed. The preliminary cost of damage to infrastructure, homes, community infrastructure, small businesses, water, electricity, and communication is estimated at around SAT$153.6million but is expected to be much higher once detailed sectoral assessments are completed. To date, reported numbers of casualties is 123 with injuries totaled at 310 out of which 62 are admitted with 248 treated and discharged. Search and rescue efforts are continuing to locate those still missing
Epa, Vaosa
[Apia] : Government of Samoa, 2009. 2 p.
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3194
EU sends 150,000 euros in aid to Samoa tsunami victims
30 Sep 2009 (dpa).The European Union is sending 150,000 euros (219,000 dollars) in aid to the victims of the tsunami in Samoa, Pacific islands. The money will be given to the Red Cross for front-line emergency work
Brussels : DPA, 2009. 1 p.
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3187
Over 100 killed in Pacific tsunami
September 30, 2009. Towering tsunamis sparked by an early morning earthquake have devastated the neighboring Pacific nations of Samoa and American Samoa killing more than 100 people, including three Australians, and leaving at least 1,000 displaced. Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said he was shocked beyond belief by the devastation. Villages were wiped out, buildings were toppled, and thousands of people fled to higher ground after the offshore quake struck, followed by giant waves which swept cars out to sea
Mclean, Tamara
Melbourne : The Age, 2009. 3 p.
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URL : http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-world/over-100-killed-in-pacific-tsunami-20090930-gbet.html
3178
Tsunami deaths likely to rise in Pacific islands
Sydney, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Relief workers in American Samoa and Samoa on Thursday searched for survivors after a series of tsunamis smashed into the tiny Pacific islands, killing possibly more than 100 people and flattening villages. Television images showed homes ripped apart, cars submerged in the sea or lodged in trees and large fishing boats hurled ashore by the waves generated by an 8.0 magnitude quake southwest of American Samoa, a U.S. territory
Perry, Michael
[London] : Reuters, 2009. 3 p.
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3174
Dozens dead, villages flattened in Samoa quake, tsunami
Apia, Sept 29, 2009 (AFP). At least 36 people were killed when an 8.0 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami hit the remote Pacific islands of Samoa and American Samoa Tuesday, wiping out tourist resorts and villages. Buildings were toppled and thousands of people fled to higher ground after the offshore quake struck in the early morning, followed by giant waves
Apia : AFP, 2009. 2 p.
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Tonga checks tsunami damage, several reported dead
Nuku'alofa, Sept 29, 2009 (AFP) - Tonga assessed damage in a northern island on Tuesday after reports of several deaths and widespread damage in the powerful earthquake and tsunami which battered nearby Samoa and American Samoa. Government officials flew over the small island of Niuatoputapu close to Samoa looking for evidence of damage or casualties, as unconfirmed reports said five people were dead and six missing. The deaths, if confirmed, would bring the total toll to nearly 60 after 53 were killed in Samoa and American Samoa, including foreign tourists
[Paris] : Agence France-Presse, 2009. 2 p.
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8.0 quake hits Samoa islands
Tuesday September 29, 2009. Around 6:52 a.m. American Samoa time, an earthquake measured at 8.0 on the Richter Scale struck with an epicenter located 195 km southwest of the Samoa coast, with a depth of 18 km. The temblor generated a nearly 3 meter tsunami -- measured from crest to trough -- according to preliminary data, said Chip McCreery, the director of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Pago Pago : [Osini Faleatasi Inc], 2009. [2 p.]
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At least two dozen feared dead in Samoan Islands
Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Update: 12:16pm. At least two dozen people were feared dead in Samoa and American Samoa with many more injured after an 8.3 magnitude quake and tsunami hit the island group, TVNZ reported. It said more than a dozen people were feared dead in Samoa, including at least three children, while at least 14 people were reported killed in American Samoa
[Suva] : Fiji Times Limited, 2009. 2 p.
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URL : http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=130579
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Tsunami recorded in Samoa, Fiji warning passes
Wednesday, September 30, 2009. A Tsunami warning was in effect for Fiji this morning after a magnitude-8.3 earthquake in the Samoa Islands region. In Pago Pago, Amercian Samoa, the tsunami amplitude measures (relative to normal sea level) saw wave activity at 5.1ft or 1.57metres every four minutes at 6.12 Samoa time. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for American Samoa, Samoa, Niue, Wallis-Futuna, Tokelau, Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Kermadec Island, Fiji, Howland Baker, Jarvis Is, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Palmyra Island, Vanuatu, Nauru, Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands
[Suva] : Fiji Times Limited, 2009. 1 p.
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At least seven dead after quake, tsunami hit Samoa
10:37AM, Wednesday Sep 30, 2009. Samoan residents have been evacuated from the coast to higher ground after a magnitude 8.3 quake struck this morning, followed by a tsunami. The quake struck at 6.48am NZ time and was centered 200 kilometers from Samoa's capital Apia at a depth of 35 kilometers. Witnesses reported that buildings and houses had been damaged and at least two people have died in American Samoa
[Auckland] : New Zealand Herald, 2009. 2 p.
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Huge tsunami sweeps many to their death in American Samoa and Samoa
September 30, 2009. A huge tsunami struck American Samoa and Samoa early day, causing many deaths in both Pacific island groups. The tsunami was generated by a powerful subsea quake measuring 7.9 in magnitude which struck at 6.48am about 190km southwest of American Samoa and 200km from Samoa, according to the US Geological Service
Latu, Josephine
[Wellington] : Pacific Scoop, 2009. [2 p.]
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Tsunami after powerful quake hits off Samoa : scientists
Tuesday September 29, 2009. A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of up to 8.3 struck off the South Pacific island nation of Samoa on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami as coastal residents fled to higher ground. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said waves 1.57 metres (five feet) tall hit American Samoa, while 0.7 metre waves were recorded in Samoa
Apia : AFP, 2009. [1 p.]
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Samoa earthquake triggers tsunami
Pago Pago, American Samoa (AP) - A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as a tsunami swept ashore, flattening at least one village. There were no immediate reports of fatalities. The temblor hit at 6:48 a.m. Tuesday (1748 GMT) midway between the two island groups. In Apia, families reported shaking that lasted for up to three minutes. The U.S. Geological Service said the quake struck 20 miles (35 kilometres) below the ocean floor, 120 miles (190 kilometres) from American Samoa and 125 miles (200 kilometres) from Samoa
[New York] : Huffington Post, 2009. 2 p.
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