Tag Archives: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

Philippine quake kills 43

As the world’s population increases, natural disasters will become more and more destructive. This is especially true in third world countries. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By Jason Gutierrez | AFP A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the … Continue reading

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32 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

As is usually the case, now we begin to hear of the casualties of this incredibly horrific natural disaster… Let’s hope Hawaii and other Pacific islands are spared of tsunamis. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Photography: Reuters … Continue reading

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Major tsunami damage in N Japan after 8.9 quake

Wow! The awesome power of a tsunami must be one of the most destructive forces in all of nature. In a matter of mere seconds the giant waves can literally destroy entire cities. Hopefully there was no loss of life … Continue reading

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Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand’s South Island

Fortunately this was nothing like the “killer” quakes that struck Haiti and Chile earlier this year. Yet the danger is always lurking that sooner or later the “big one” will strike, and when it does, hundreds if not thousands of … Continue reading

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