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Tsunami Damage Has Been Reported From The Solomon Islands [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:28:53 +0000

Rescue crews in the Solomon Islands are trying to reach remote villages, hit by five foot waves following a magnitude 8.0 earthquake near the Santa Cruz Islands. There have been reports of deaths and severe property damage. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has offered the countries assistance. Sirens were heard in Fiji, locals said. So, just how does a tsunami work?

New Japan Tsunami Footage Posted to YouTube [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:17:30 +0000

New raw footage of the tsunami struck the Japanese port city of Kesennuma has just hit YouTube and it’s gone viral becoming the most viewed video today. It’s amazing to see the water wash ashore taking everything in its path like they are toys.

Earthquake and Tsunami Help

Eric Meier — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:05:12 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to. The Red Cross – Provides donations, first-aid and emotional support for both [...]

UPDATE: Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Rippling Around the Globe

Lite 98.7 — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:09:49 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.

Raw Video: Earthquake Triggers Tsunami in Japan

Mark Richards — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:29:47 +0000

Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast earlier today, triggering a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. This video is just a small sample of the devastation happening right now in Japan. The images elsewhere are horrendous.