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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/394239/news/world/10-years-on-tsunami-warning-stumbles-at-the-last-mile BANGKOK - In April 2012, Indonesia's Banda Aceh, the city worst hit by the tsunami that killed at least 226,000 people on Boxing Day ten years ago, received a terrifying reminder of how unprepared it was for the next disaster. As an 8.6-magnitude quake struck at sea, thousands of residents shunned.... Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:40:00 +0100 gmanews en gmanews-0fc6e8bc1485b16c4c781b89c48a71d9 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 5.546182 95.319054 -8.170521 111.7826 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 20141222004000 http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2025280164_apxindonesiaearthquake.html?syndication=rss JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:09:00 +0100 seattletimes en seattletimes-0614893cd021724ca25bf63c2044cb06 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141222000900 http://www.topix.net/topstories/tsunami WaPo - A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:21:00 +0100 topix en topix-7b259beda22b973c43e3ab886ba3f761 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221212100 http://www.twincities.com/nation/ci_27181832/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia-no-tsunami-warning?source=rss JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:39:00 +0100 twincities en twincities-f1cace2da6792edb7e14abc0fd08a1fc NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221193900 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11377717&ref=rss On Boxing Day 2004, a massive earthquake in Indonesia created a tsunami so large it caused widespread devastation around the Indian Ocean, resulting in the deaths of more than 300,000 people. Five of them were Kiwis. Now, 10 years on, the Herald is revisiting one of the world's worst natural.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:04:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-96956e142b5e00a1c50b43e467d1aa2d NaturalDisasters 7.877132 98.38456 -41.3348 174.807 55.4166667 11.8333333 -6.18287 106.829 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 20141221180400 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2014/12/22/2003607340 In April 2012, Indonesia’s Banda Aceh, the city worst hit by the tsunami that killed at least 226,000 people on Dec. 26, 2004, received a terrifying reminder of how unprepared it was for the next disaster. As a magnitude 8.6 earthquake struck at sea, thousands of residents shunned purpose-built.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:58:00 +0100 taipeitimes en taipeitimes-afe4119f8d0498868a220b33a08ab414 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 5.546182 95.319054 -8.170521 111.7826 13.7308 100.521 20141221175800 http://phys.org/news/2014-12-strong-quake-east-indonesia-tsunami.html 28 minutes ago A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:54:00 +0100 phys en phys-c5345f9b75f134d29878f5ba29a52b0b NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221165400 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-12/21/c_133869720.htm JAKARTA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.1 jolted North Maluku in eastern parts of Indonesia Sunday evening, but tsunami warning seemed unlikely, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:04:00 +0100 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-2864db9af837010d414cf029b875a04e NaturalDisasters 0.872565589175142 128.013295588177 20141221160400 http://www.timesdaily.com/news/world/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia-no-tsunami-threat/article_dcac0b77-1fbe-5210-9ed4-578a2d7d0677.html Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2014 6:24 am Updated: 8:01 am, Sun Dec 21, 2014. Associated Press 0 comments JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:12:00 +0100 timesdaily en timesdaily-e3d9f62f9453899dd1c0aa9328b462e4 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221151200 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia/article6713000.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, but there are no reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said a tsunami is not likely. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.6 quake struck on Sunday evening 141 kilometres west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:45:00 +0100 thehindu en thehindu-adbe33bc25e3298d141b72d212762fb7 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221144500 http://www.omaha.com/news/world/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia-no-tsunami-threat/article_3bfe2586-533a-576b-a676-6c67c6a7e9f1.html JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:36:00 +0100 omaha en omaha-ab49234a85acf04114129f1eda8491fe NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221143600 http://www.timesdaily.com/news/world/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia-no-tsunami-warning/article_dcac0b77-1fbe-5210-9ed4-578a2d7d0677.html Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2014 6:06 am. Associated Press 0 comments JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, but there are no reports of injuries or damage, and authorities say a tsunami is not likely. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-6. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100 timesdaily en timesdaily-1c256e37e4ad5516a030434f5d02705e NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221141200 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/12/21/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia-no-tsunami-threat.html A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:01:00 +0100 JakartaPost en JakartaPost-095b6bfd2066ae0f478df0b5c64ec4d9 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221140100 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia-tsunami-warning-27745325 . A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:52:00 +0100 ABCnews en ABCnews-8c7054cca638f29328c0c56c4df99c03 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221135200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11377743&ref=rss JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) " A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:47:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-0d74a9b5e8b119fe7b29ed7a279a59d4 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221134700 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/21/5398982/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia.html#storylink=rss JAKARTA, Indonesia A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:36:00 +0100 charlotteobserver en charlotteobserver-592b863dbc9a3004bc46c0b9d7b66680 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221133600 http://www.startribune.com/world/286491591.html JAKARTA, Indonesia — A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:35:00 +0100 startribune en startribune-b1e301aa776983c73b4bc8a994c344b7 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221133500 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia/article6713000.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, but there are no reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said a tsunami is not likely. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.6 quake struck on Sunday evening 141 kilometres west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:32:00 +0100 Hindu en Hindu-adbe33bc25e3298d141b72d212762fb7 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221133200 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/23146da2b8b84e71a13fac549295c0a0/AS--Indonesia-Earthquake JAKARTA, Indonesia A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Sunday evening, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.6 quake was centered 157 kilometers (98 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera, the U. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:32:00 +0100 therepublic en therepublic-592b863dbc9a3004bc46c0b9d7b66680 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221133200 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/strong-quake-hits-east-indonesia-tsunami-warning-27745325 . A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia , but there are no reports of injuries or damage, and authorities say a tsunami is not likely. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-6.6 quake struck Sunday evening 141 kilometers (88 miles) west of the town of Tobelo, which is on the island of Halmahera. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:18:00 +0100 ABCnews en ABCnews-7e5fb9ee4dcaa10a8a3efd7b79314837 NaturalDisasters 1.725721 128.001404 20141221131800 http://www.nst.com.my/node/64729 BALIK PULAU: Ten years have passed since the tsunami in 2004 but the memory is still fresh in the memory of villagers here, especially the family members of 52 victims in Penang. In the blink of an eye, 52 people were swallowed by big waves which followed the earthquake near Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Dec 26, 2004. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:12:00 +0100 nst en nst-3dbb0c24e6ff53942160939088a9035e NaturalDisasters 0.940464 110.169502 0.424809 103.533897 -1.971347 116.228798 5.546182 95.319054 20141221121200 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/21/asia-pacific/10-years-tsunami-warning-stumbles-last-mile/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29 BANGKOK – In April 2012, Indonesia’s Banda Aceh, the city worst hit by the tsunami that killed nearly 230,000 people on Dec. 26, 2004, received a terrifying reminder of how unprepared it was for the next disaster. As an magnitude-8.6 quake struck at sea, thousands of residents shunned purpose-built.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 11:45:00 +0100 japantimes en japantimes-a5fc2ad7185f2e3ce34c8ee880fcb9fb NaturalDisasters UNbodies 5.546182 95.319054 -8.170521 111.7826 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 20141221114500 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/21/asia-pacific/new-families-give-survivors-disaster-chance-second-life/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29 BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – Rusli Abdul Rahman and Fardhiah had been neighbors for years when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami devastated their small community in Indonesia’s Aceh, killing both their spouses and their eight children. But they found a second chance at happiness by marrying each other and.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 11:00:00 +0100 japantimes en japantimes-27ec952e6cfed8834c2c0b7085070572 NaturalDisasters EuropeAid UNbodies Echo 5.546182 95.319054 20141221110000 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/228742493 Sunday 21st December, 2014. Facts and figures from the Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami. Sources include the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition and UNESCO: ? 9.1: Magnitude of the earthquake that set off the tsunami. Centered off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, it was the world's third-largest earthquake since 1900. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 10:07:00 +0100 irishsun en irishsun-99d9c80da5213f3a1cabecfb16bef5a1 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 4.31116368335928 96.9232041999751 35.2086 110.727 20141221100700 http://www.nst.com.my/node/64706 Ten years after that gigantic wave engulfed this city of 4 million on the day after Christmas, Banda Aceh has been almost totally restored. The tangled mountains of rubbish are gone, and it’s hard to imagine the destruction that once choked rivers, blocked streets and ripped up trees by the roots. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 09:11:00 +0100 nst en nst-5a0234551cbef1c5751b0cbdc570b8a4 NaturalDisasters Environment PublicHealth 5.546182 95.319054 20141221091100 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/12/21/numbers-tell-story-2004-tsunami-disaster.html Facts and figures from the Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami. Sources include the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition and UNESCO: — 9.1: Magnitude of the earthquake that set off the tsunami. Centered off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, it was the world's third-largest earthquake since 1900. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:42:00 +0100 JakartaPost en JakartaPost-f08a4e088cab9f8eccb5e33f0f101e83 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 3.15021 101.708 4.31116368335928 96.9232041999751 16.8722 96.1249 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 59.2869 18.073 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 23.7099 90.4071 52.5163 13.3276 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 -6.17486 35.738171 2.04118 45.3441 -1.2702 36.8041 -4.67832485443546 55.4671638862172 20141221084200 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4bf54ae8134a47718e8314e883b8074c/AS--Tsunami-By-The-Numbers 9.1: Magnitude of the earthquake that set off the tsunami. Centered off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, it was the world's third-largest earthquake since 1900. 20 meters (65 feet): Height of the biggest waves to hit land, in Indonesia's Aceh region. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:30:00 +0100 therepublic en therepublic-4268f42685b2982e16e016191aac44c5 NaturalDisasters 3.15021 101.708 4.31116368335928 96.9232041999751 16.8722 96.1249 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 59.2869 18.073 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 23.7099 90.4071 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 52.5163 13.3276 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 -6.17486 35.738171 2.04118 45.3441 -1.2702 36.8041 -4.67832485443546 55.4671638862172 20141221073000 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11377672&ref=rss Facts and figures from the Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami. Sources include the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition and UNESCO: " 9.1: Magnitude of the earthquake that set off the tsunami. Centered off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, it was the world's third-largest earthquake since 1900. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:26:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-0e6e87f972b75355d7fe04ee7b5c2ce7 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 3.15021 101.708 4.31116368335928 96.9232041999751 16.8722 96.1249 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 59.2869 18.073 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 23.7099 90.4071 52.5163 13.3276 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 -6.17486 35.738171 2.04118 45.3441 -1.2702 36.8041 -4.67832485443546 55.4671638862172 20141221072600 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11377670&ref=rss Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from Indonesia to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:26:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-a7ce082b6a01737dec5e1e92e4cb0092 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 5.546182 95.319054 28.5687 77.2168 20141221072600 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/numbers-story-2004-tsunami-disaster-27744135 Facts and figures from the Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami. Sources include the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition and UNESCO: ? 9.1: Magnitude of the earthquake that set off the tsunami. Centered off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, it was the world's third-largest earthquake since 1900. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:22:00 +0100 ABCnews en ABCnews-a8efb72a2bb7abf8d9c5259ffd771031 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 3.15021 101.708 4.31116368335928 96.9232041999751 16.8722 96.1249 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 59.2869 18.073 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 23.7099 90.4071 52.5163 13.3276 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 -6.17486 35.738171 2.04118 45.3441 -1.2702 36.8041 -4.67832485443546 55.4671638862172 20141221072200 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tsunami-scenes-grief-viewed-van-death-27744033 . Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP asked.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:22:00 +0100 ABCnews en ABCnews-88f7a2b55ddbc67ef21ee68803d30df9 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 5.546182 95.319054 28.5687 77.2168 20141221072200 http://www.trust.org/item/20141221052329-bxcmm/ * 10 years on from Boxing Day tsunami, weaknesses remain. * Sophisticated warning system costing over $400 mln in place. * Effectiveness limited by poor local infrastructure. * Weaknesses revealed by April 2012 tsunami alert in Bandah Aceh. By Aubrey Belford. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:19:00 +0100 trust en trust-88eb75bb95e2d4cd299f3389e4b9e3ef NaturalDisasters UNbodies -6.18287 106.829 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 28.5687 77.2168 20141221071900 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/21/uk-tsunami-anniversary-warning-idUKKBN0JZ03520141221?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FUKWorldNews+%28News+%2F+UK+%2F+World+News%29 BANGKOK (Reuters) - In April 2012, Indonesia's Banda Aceh, the city worst hit by the tsunami that killed at least 226,000 people on Boxing Day ten years ago, received a terrifying reminder of how unprepared it was for the next disaster. As an 8.6-magnitude quake struck at sea, thousands of residents.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:18:00 +0100 reuters en reuters-456cbb0044a27899360beb752c72856d NaturalDisasters UNbodies -6.18287 106.829 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 28.5687 77.2168 20141221071800 http://www.timesdaily.com/news/world/tsunami-scenes-of-grief-viewed-from-van-of-death/article_42fffa13-090b-59c2-8be5-09ad11227a3e.html Bullit Marquez Tsunami: Scenes of grief, viewed from van of death. FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 file photo, an Indonesian soldier stands guard as his colleagues search for more bodies amidst the devastation at Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province in northwest Indonesia. The tsunami that struck on Dec. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:11:00 +0100 timesdaily en timesdaily-3ee2bad8a25b24c76c888f78e95b6b43 OHIM NaturalDisasters 5.546182 95.319054 20141221071100 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2014/12/21/10-years-on-tsunami-warning-stumbles-at-the-last-mile/ As an 8.6-magnitude quake struck at sea, thousands of residents shunned purpose-built shelters and fled by car and motorcycle, clogging streets with traffic. A network of powerful warning sirens stayed silent. No wave came. But if it had, the damage would have been "worse than 2004, if it was the.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:11:00 +0100 thestar-my en thestar-my-b4057cb05e318f60a72ff1a89f0e9016 NaturalDisasters UNbodies -6.18287 106.829 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 28.5687 77.2168 20141221071100 http://www.startribune.com/nation/286485921.html Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from Indonesia to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP.... Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:03:00 +0100 startribune en startribune-4fc44d942c28298032f2eea0fa692d55 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 5.546182 95.319054 28.5687 77.2168 20141221070300 http://www.startribune.com/nation/286486071.html Facts and figures from the Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami. Sources include the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition and UNESCO: — 9.1: Magnitude of the earthquake that set off the tsunami. Centered off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, it was the world's third-largest earthquake since 1900. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:03:00 +0100 startribune en startribune-b83e4a3e816c230a7ab05a8463452de9 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 3.15021 101.708 4.31116368335928 96.9232041999751 16.8722 96.1249 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 59.2869 18.073 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 23.7099 90.4071 52.5163 13.3276 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 -6.17486 35.738171 2.04118 45.3441 -1.2702 36.8041 -4.67832485443546 55.4671638862172 20141221070300 http://www.omaha.com/news/nation/tsunami-scenes-of-grief-viewed-from-van-of-death/article_cb43a653-a7d8-5a69-b7a1-f7592e022ad9.html Bullit Marquez Tsunami: Scenes of grief, viewed from van of death. FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 file photo, an Indonesian soldier stands guard as his colleagues search for more bodies amidst the devastation at Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province in northwest Indonesia. The tsunami that struck on Dec. Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:02:00 +0100 omaha en omaha-372237d6b175310d6f38ae1656b64244 OHIM NaturalDisasters 5.546182 95.319054 28.5687 77.2168 20141221070200 http://phys.org/news/2014-12-tsunami-early-indian-ocean-ten-years.html Dec 19, 2014 The day after Christmas this year will mark the 10 anniversary of the tsunami disaster in the Indian Ocean. On 26 December 2004, a quarter of a million people lost their lives, five million required immediate aid and 1.8 million citizens were rendered homeless. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:27:00 +0100 phys en phys-dae3fa9a8927e510a0916586d12cc2c7 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid UNbodies Echo 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 25.833851 74.08567 35.6831 139.809 52.5163 13.3276 13.7308 100.521 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 -0.95373 100.351997 20141220182700 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/ten-years-on-boxing-day-tsunami-still-hurts-20141220-1238r8.html "Pranom said she would go and get them," Yupin remembers. The waves that struck Khao Lak were up to 10 metres high and exceptionally strong. Because some of the tsunami's energy was trapped in the nearby Similan islands, even greater power was directed east towards an area dotted with tourist resorts. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:42:00 +0100 brisbanetimes en brisbanetimes-2f113367a211d44e067f2c4a7b9812a8 NaturalDisasters Echo 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 13.21013 99.980453 3.15021 101.708 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 -6.18287 106.829 28.5687 77.2168 -35.3499 149.042 61.1833333 52.1 20141220144200 http://www.smh.com.au/world/ten-years-on-boxing-day-tsunami-still-hurts-20141220-1238r8.html "Pranom said she would go and get them," Yupin remembers. The waves that struck Khao Lak were up to 10 metres high and exceptionally strong. Because some of the tsunami's energy was trapped in the nearby Similan islands, even greater power was directed east towards an area dotted with tourist resorts. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:28:00 +0100 smh en smh-2f113367a211d44e067f2c4a7b9812a8 NaturalDisasters Echo 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 13.21013 99.980453 3.15021 101.708 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 -6.18287 106.829 28.5687 77.2168 -35.3499 149.042 61.1833333 52.1 20141220142800 http://www.voanews.com/content/woman-arrested-in-stabbing-death-of-eight-children/2567077.html Australian police say they have arrested the mother of most of the eight children killed in the northern city of Cairns. The children had apparently been stabbed to death. Authorities said the 37-year-old woman was under guard Saturday after being hospitalized in stable condition with stab wounds to the chest. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 13:42:00 +0100 voanews en voanews-57aea07e927f3fc0fe8ba28930025d95 NaturalDisasters 52.5163 13.3276 51.4879 -0.177998 9.172945 7.179924 38.9051 -77.0162 11.2926636604159 30.8355923603761 -6.18287 106.829 2.04118 45.3441 50.4482 30.5021 -1.2702 36.8041 20141220134200 http://www.timesdaily.com/news/world/tsunami-a-crying-boy-with-a-piece-of-bread/article_3e0fe63f-f527-5a88-8219-9bffc4327a5d.html Wally Santana 2004 tsunami: A crying boy with a piece of bread. FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2005 file photo, a young Tamil boy stops crying after receiving lunch from local aid workers at a makeshift refugee camp in the village of Palai, just outside of Kilinochchi in north eastern Sri Lanka. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 08:10:00 +0100 timesdaily en timesdaily-7e6875ca5b9b6754fcbf29269bd09111 NaturalDisasters 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 -6.18287 106.829 28.5687 77.2168 20141220081000 http://www.thenewage.co.za/Detail.aspx?news_id=146763&cat_id=1021 The 2004 tsunami led to greater global cooperation and improved techniques for detecting waves that could reach faraway shores, even though scientists still cannot predict when an earthquake will strike. A decade ago, scientists did not have a tsunami warning system in place in the Indian Ocean,.... Sat, 20 Dec 2014 08:08:00 +0100 thenewage en thenewage-9162d41c265a36251436a211c02570c5 NaturalDisasters 21.3169 -158.013199 35.6831 139.809 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 47.6762 -122.297 -6.18287 106.829 37.7483 -122.413 -35.3499 149.042 20141220080800 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11377422&ref=rss Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from Indonesia to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP.... Sat, 20 Dec 2014 08:04:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-ad09d21f93c217d96c183317e9ee2c1f NaturalDisasters 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 25.035089 121.506699 -6.18287 106.829 28.5687 77.2168 20141220080400 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/2004-tsunami-crying-boy-piece-bread-27732230 Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from Indonesia to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP.... Sat, 20 Dec 2014 07:39:00 +0100 ABCnews en ABCnews-a3586051f82376d81918bbeee8fb9dea NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 -6.18287 106.829 28.5687 77.2168 20141220073900 http://www.omaha.com/news/nation/tsunami-a-crying-boy-with-a-piece-of-bread/article_411b0c73-ec23-50bc-a94e-6b142b34a3ed.html Wally Santana 2004 tsunami: A crying boy with a piece of bread. FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2005 file photo, a young Tamil boy stops crying after receiving lunch from local aid workers at a makeshift refugee camp in the village of Palai, just outside of Kilinochchi in north eastern Sri Lanka. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 07:37:00 +0100 omaha en omaha-ba0cdc126cd805d8920aeccd90c7ee6f NaturalDisasters 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 -6.18287 106.829 28.5687 77.2168 20141220073700 http://www.startribune.com/nation/286444311.html Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from Indonesia to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP.... Sat, 20 Dec 2014 07:33:00 +0100 startribune en startribune-6499c509d2c438c002f75317458bd238 NaturalDisasters 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 25.035089 121.506699 -6.18287 106.829 28.5687 77.2168 20141220073300 http://www.geo.tv/article-169235-Scientists-make-strides-in-tsunami-warning MIAMI: The 2004 tsunami led to greater global cooperation and improved techniques for detecting waves that could reach faraway shores, even though scientists still cannot predict when an earthquake will strike. A decade ago, scientists did not have a tsunami warning system in place in the Indian.... Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:25:00 +0100 geo-tv en geo-tv-9531b28c5cc949690eefd56f44fc6445 NaturalDisasters 21.3169 -158.013199 35.6831 139.809 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 -6.18287 106.829 -35.3499 149.042 20141220042500 http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-1-291264-Scientists-make-strides-in-tsunami-warning MIAMI: The 2004 tsunami led to greater global cooperation and improved techniques for detecting waves that could reach faraway shores, even though scientists still cannot predict when an earthquake will strike. A decade ago, scientists did not have a tsunami warning system in place in the Indian.... Sat, 20 Dec 2014 03:55:00 +0100 thenews-pk en thenews-pk-49b7735f6e7279428b7083079940ab7f NaturalDisasters 21.3169 -158.013199 35.6831 139.809 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 -6.18287 106.829 37.7483 -122.413 -35.3499 149.042 20141220035500 http://www.thanhniennews.com/commentaries/ten-years-after-the-indian-ocean-tsunami-walking-the-last-mile-together-on-early-warning-35558.html Ten years later, we come together as a community to commemorate the loss of those who fell victims to the wrath of nature and to recognize the suffering due to the natural disasters that have hit our region. This month, several affected countries in the region will host remembrance ceremonies for the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 03:53:00 +0100 thanhniennews en thanhniennews-96ee886c2fb8cc9d6086ea8dfd42019e NaturalDisasters UNbodies -6.18287 106.829 -35.3499 149.042 20141220035300 http://www.voanews.com/content/strife-mutual-interests-mark-cuba-us-ties/2566556.html The school dropout rate is at an all-time high in Sudan's South Kordofan state because many schools have been destroyed during the three-year civil war between the government and SPLA-N rebel forces. Adam Bailes visited Sudan's Nuba Mountains' region and reports many children are simply too scared.... Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:53:00 +0100 voanews en voanews-39fcfc36783711ad3c82eecddff8b0fd NaturalDisasters 52.5163 13.3276 51.4879 -0.177998 9.172945 7.179924 38.9051 -77.0162 11.2926636604159 30.8355923603761 -6.18287 106.829 50.4482 30.5021 20141220005300 http://www.voanews.com/content/balancing-ability-may-reflect-stroke-risk/2566149.html The school dropout rate is at an all-time high in Sudan's South Kordofan state because many schools have been destroyed during the three-year civil war between the government and SPLA-N rebel forces. Adam Bailes visited Sudan's Nuba Mountains' region and reports many children are simply too scared.... Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:15:00 +0100 voanews en voanews-b5950041e3163036f7f8abef5c35224c NaturalDisasters 52.5163 13.3276 51.4879 -0.177998 9.172945 7.179924 38.9051 -77.0162 11.2926636604159 30.8355923603761 -6.18287 106.829 2.04118 45.3441 50.4482 30.5021 -1.2702 36.8041 20141219231500 http://www.voanews.com/content/obama-hails-strength-os-us-economy/2566190.html U.S. President Barack Obama defended his policies during the past year during an annual year-end news conference, saying the U.S. economy is improving and America is leading around the world. Obama began the news conference by saying there is no doubt that the United States is making strides where it counts. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:49:00 +0100 voanews en voanews-244edb3a34f53ae036a0c131a5d184b0 NaturalDisasters 34.5309 69.136757 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 52.5163 13.3276 51.4879 -0.177998 9.172945 7.179924 11.2926636604159 30.8355923603761 -6.18287 106.829 23.1168 -82.3886 2.04118 45.3441 50.4482 30.5021 -1.2702 36.8041 39.0285 125.757 20141219214900 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/11304701/Boxing-Day-tsunami-then-and-now-in-pictures.html It has been ten years since the disaster in south east Asia which affected 5m people and hit 14 countries. On December 26, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake which occurred off the wesrern coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia hit the region making it the fourth largest earthquake in recent times. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:44:00 +0100 telegraph en telegraph-e67c294c8f7fff99b257f3b2bbf9b3cd NaturalDisasters -6.18287 106.829 20141219194400 http://phys.org/news/2014-12-scientists-tsunami.html A tsunami wave rolls towards Hat Rai Lay Beach, near Krabi in southern Thailand, on December 26, 2004 The 2004 tsunami led to greater global cooperation and improved techniques for detecting waves that could reach faraway shores, even though scientists still cannot predict when an earthquake will strike. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:05:00 +0100 phys en phys-23cbb1766fe4edfc2d00d982da5b24a8 NaturalDisasters 7.877132 98.38456 21.3169 -158.013199 35.6831 139.809 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 3.15021 101.708 -6.18287 106.829 37.7483 -122.413 -35.3499 149.042 8.052337 98.911613 20141219180500 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/450931/scientists-make-strides-in-tsunami-warning-since-2004 A decade ago, scientists did not have a tsunami warning system in place in the Indian Ocean, because there had been no recent history of tsunamis there. The world's main monitoring body, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center headquartered at Hawaii's Ewa Beach, was focused on volatile areas prone to.... Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:59:00 +0100 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-a7d1c60a3ef4124aed2abed1f640fd63 NaturalDisasters 21.3169 -158.013199 35.6831 139.809 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 47.6762 -122.297 -6.18287 106.829 37.7483 -122.413 -35.3499 149.042 20141219175900 http://phys.org/news/2014-12-scientists-tsunami.html 10 minutes ago by Kerry Sheridan The 2004 tsunami led to greater global cooperation and improved techniques for detecting waves that could reach faraway shores, even though scientists still cannot predict when an earthquake will strike. A decade ago, scientists did not have a tsunami warning.... Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0100 phys en phys-27e353562a1fe0c7afdffa194111c7fb NaturalDisasters 21.3169 -158.013199 35.6831 139.809 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 47.6762 -122.297 -28.114441 153.032303 -6.18287 106.829 37.7483 -122.413 44.801048 -106.961899 20141219170000 http://www.voanews.com/content/china-arrests-american-aid-worker-near-north-korea/2565559.html The school dropout rate is at an all-time high in Sudan's South Kordofan state because many schools have been destroyed during the three-year civil war between the government and SPLA-N rebel forces. Adam Bailes visited Sudan's Nuba Mountains' region and reports many children are simply too scared.... 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Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:30:00 +0100 admin en admin-57323fb50dd0da6036bfa70960800777 Echo NaturalDisasters HumanitarianAid 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 52.5163 13.3276 -6.18287 106.829 46.948212 7.445736 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 28.5687 77.2168 20141219163000 http://phys.org/news/2014-12-tsunami-early-indian-ocean-ten-years.html 25 minutes ago The day after Christmas this year will mark the 10 anniversary of the tsunami disaster in the Indian Ocean. On 26 December 2004, a quarter of a million people lost their lives, five million required immediate aid and 1.8 million citizens were rendered homeless. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:46:00 +0100 phys en phys-ffa7c39b9cae83cdbe289cf38f78c31f UNbodies Echo NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 25.833851 74.08567 35.6831 139.809 52.5163 13.3276 13.7308 100.521 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 -0.95373 100.351997 20141219134600 http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_27168996/2004-tsunami-horror-colorful-mess-revealed?source=rss Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from Indonesia to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP.... Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:52:00 +0100 denverpost en denverpost-c69ae8c0de186c9b72c1201e425446f0 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 -6.18287 106.829 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 20141219095200 http://wcfcourier.com/news/world/asia/tsunami-horror-of-colorful-mess-revealed/article_bbff94b6-fc38-5f49-87c2-b7526ef73c7f.html CEDAR FALLS | People may join a Hartman naturalist for family snowshoeing day set for 2 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Hartman Reserve Nature Center. CEDAR FALLS | Main St. was alight with the soft frosty glow of more than 400 handcrafted ice lanterns for the fifth annual “Baby, It’s Cold Ou. NEW YORK (AP) — Walking? Check. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:22:00 +0100 wcfcourier en wcfcourier-ce6f41fa3b0d7339557c4be2a71ba10d NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 -6.18287 106.829 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 20141219092200 http://www.omaha.com/news/nation/tsunami-horror-of-colorful-mess-revealed/article_0f806d43-abe6-598f-a11d-93bb166b200c.html David Longstreath 2004 tsunami: Horror of 'colorful mess' revealed. In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, Kusol Wetchakul offers prayers for the soul of his sister at dawn along the beach near Khao Lak, Thailand. Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:20:00 +0100 omaha en omaha-7f253fada6bc4da2ad36f116a4cedac1 NaturalDisasters -6.18287 106.829 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 20141219092000 http://www.timesdaily.com/news/world/tsunami-horror-of-colorful-mess-revealed/article_771e22a4-80a7-5ee3-8e62-20568e757ea2.html David Longstreath 2004 tsunami: Horror of 'colorful mess' revealed. In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, Kusol Wetchakul offers prayers for the soul of his sister at dawn along the beach near Khao Lak, Thailand. Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:18:00 +0100 timesdaily en timesdaily-cf81e785ffcb98f15c05025bae9b93ec NaturalDisasters -6.18287 106.829 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 20141219091800 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11377019&ref=rss Some 230,000 people were killed in the Indian Ocean tsunami set off by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004. A dozen countries were hit, from Indonesia to India to Africa's east coast. Scores of Associated Press journalists covered the disaster, and as the 10th anniversary approached, the AP.... Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:17:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-c69ae8c0de186c9b72c1201e425446f0 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 -6.18287 106.829 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 20141219091700