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The purpose of this exercise is to test country tsunami decision-making procedures and communication systems and processes. “The events of the 2009 Samoa Islands Region, 2010 Chile,....Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:56:00 +0200reliefWeb-404724b3dae6afaef83f8d645932f176reliefWeben35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUNbodiesUNESCOCarlos ZunigaVladimir RyabininWarning SystemPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning CenterLieutenant Commander20180921165600https://en.unesco.org/news/eighth-pacific-tsunami-drill-set-september-november-2018Over 40 countries around the Pacific Rim will participate in a mock tsunami scenario from September to November 2018. The purpose of this exercise is to test country tsunami decision-making procedures and communication systems and processes. “The events of the 2009 Samoa Islands Region, 2010 Chile,....Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0200unesco-41777c7f3363c059a8623552f57f9bfbunescoen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersUNbodiesCrisisResponseUNESCOCarlos ZunigaVladimir RyabininWarning SystemPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning CenterLieutenant Commander20180920150000https://www.newsweek.com/earthquake-solomon-islands-gizo-1125819A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey confirmed. The quake struck about 30 miles east-southeast of Gizo, the capital of the Western Province in the Solomon Islands on Ghizo Island. The earthquake hit at a depth of about six miles, the USGS said.Wed, 19 Sep 2018 04:39:00 +0200newsweek-4d5390b66761f438f1fdeefb07d1c9b7newsweeken-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological Survey20180919043900https://www.reuters.com/article/us-quake-solomons/earthquake-of-6-magnitude-strikes-off-solomon-islands-idUSKCN1LY1UJ?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FworldNews+%28Reuters+World+News%29(Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake stuck off the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake, first measured at 6.2, was 55 km (32 miles) deep and centered 37 km southeast of Gizo in an area frequently struck by tremors.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:38:00 +0200reuters-8e9f6ea63f4df7b3b03bec90dbb172c3reutersen-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20180918143800https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/earthquake-of-6-magnitude-strikes-off-solomon-islands-3441378A 6.0 magnitude earthquake stuck off the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake, first measured at 6.2, was 55 km (32 miles) deep and centred 37 km southeast of Gizo in an area frequently struck by tremors.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:36:00 +0200yenisafak-en-2dd80f3deaf71f6f071f50562ee0bf02yenisafak-enen-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20180918143600https://in.reuters.com/article/us-quake-solomons/earthquake-of-6-magnitude-strikes-off-solomon-islands-idINKCN1LY1UJ(Reuters) - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake stuck off the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake, first measured at 6.2, was 55 km (32 miles) deep and centered 37 km southeast of Gizo in an area frequently struck by tremors.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:35:00 +0200reuters-in-720043fb70daf6bae83ece3ab3fc1f47reuters-inen-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20180918143500http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-17/wa-earthquakes-explained/10255300The largest was the 6.5-magnitude quake at Meckering in 1968 that injured 20 and left hundreds of families homeless. But Western Australia is in the middle of a tectonic plate, so how do earthquakes even happen here in the first place? No fault line doesn't mean no worries.Mon, 17 Sep 2018 08:15:00 +0200abc-au-c93772726938c31c3c93f0b10fdd7652abc-auen-31.627831 117.014503NaturalDisastersPhil Cummins20180917081500http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-17/wa-earthquakes-explained/10255300on Sunday afternoon. West Australian town of Walpole, about 430 kilometres south-east of Perth, with tremors felt as far away as Perth and Albany No serious damage was reported, but the quake was considered "uncommonly large". Some of the largest recorded earthquakes across Australia have happened in WA.Mon, 17 Sep 2018 07:30:00 +0200abc-au-fa7c93a81125d38d0808ae096930347dabc-auen-34.976398 116.732002NaturalDisastersPhil Cummins20180917073000https://koaa.com/ap-world-news/2018/09/09/strong-quake-hits-near-new-zealand-but-no-tsunami-threat/WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn’t immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn’t expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:14:00 +0200koaa-631ab64b83e70334d0dcb2e31c72a23bkoaaen-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910141400https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/strong-quake-hits-near-new-zealand-but-no-tsunami-threat/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-worldWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn’t immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn’t expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:45:00 +0200seattletimes-b2f075816196607a9d5c1b64d4972edeseattletimesen-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910084500https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12122651&ref=rssWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:23:00 +0200nzherald-da4ceadc21cff539197a511bd1f7cd1enzheralden-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910082300https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/world/strong-quake-hits-near-new-zealand-but-no-tsunami-threat/article_b6dd15cc-3eb7-5ac0-ad31-866e1cf48c63.htmlSioux City, IA (51101) Today. Sunny along with a few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight. Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 59F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: September 10, 2018 @ 1:04 am; ....Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal-fd315748fddd40378e1e6637d02c05d3siouxcityjournalen-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910081200https://www.theolympian.com/news/nation-world/article218113435.html#navlink=SecListA strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:54:00 +0200theolympian-100417199d5c5f75e45da95600b53858theolympianen-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910075400https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/article218113435.html#navlink=SecListA strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:49:00 +0200miamiherald-100417199d5c5f75e45da95600b53858miamiheralden-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910074900https://www.heraldonline.com/news/nation-world/world/article218113435.html#navlink=SecListA strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:47:00 +0200heraldonline-4953c3a0f931835b903c4b35d0899bfcheraldonlineen-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910074700https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/strong-quake-hits-zealand-tsunami-threat-57718433A strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:41:00 +0200ABCnews-e6b265365ed14307b524fba854c1b388ABCnewsen-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910074100https://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/world/article218113435.html#navlink=SecListA strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:38:00 +0200star-telegram-100417199d5c5f75e45da95600b53858star-telegramen-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910073800https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article218113435.html#navlink=SecListA strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:37:00 +0200tri-cityherald-100417199d5c5f75e45da95600b53858tri-cityheralden-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910073700https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/world/article218113435.html#navlink=SecListA strong but deep earthquake has struck near New Zealand but didn't immediately cause damage or injuries and a tsunami wasn't expected. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck Monday in the Kermadec Islands region about 775 kilometers (480 miles) northeast of Auckland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:31:00 +0200charlotteobserver-100417199d5c5f75e45da95600b53858charlotteobserveren-36.9041 174.76NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180910073100http://www.met.gov.my/content/pdf/siaranmedia/10%20September%202018%20-Gempa%20Bumi%20Kuat%20di%20Kepulauan%20Solomon%20%20pada%2010%20September%202018%20jam%2003.31%20pagi.pdfJMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23A Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.14(40 ) SIARAN MEDIA Gempa Bumi Kuat di Kepulauan Solomon Gempa bumi kuat bermagnitud 6.5 pada skala Richter telah berlaku di Kepulauan Solomon pada pukul 3:31 pagi, 10 September 2018. Pusat gempa bumi tersebut terletak 10.30° Selatan dan 161.4° Timur dengan kedalaman 10 km.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 05:09:00 +0200met-my-ef8f17a4f0e4ad67feb6b9f116ccab22met-myen39.561113 -90.72282NaturalDisastersAbd RazakMeteorological Department20180910050900https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12122277&ref=rssThe Solomon Islands have been rattled by a large earthquake. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the M6.7 earthquake struck just after 6.30am local time (7.30am NZ time) at a depth of 54km. There was no tsunami threat. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was centred 66km northwest of Kirakira in the Solomon Islands.Sun, 09 Sep 2018 22:26:00 +0200nzherald-910632fc9f0d3d9c0ae70b3b3867830dnzheralden-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20180909222600http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/09/09/breaking-news/no-tsunami-threat-after-6-7-quake-shakes-solomon-islands/A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the Solomon Islands this morning poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii island, according to the island’s Civil Defense. The quake was reported at 8:31 a.m. Hawaii time. But the U.S. Geological Survey reported its magnitude at 6.5.Sun, 09 Sep 2018 22:13:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser-5973057d4abb766af18796a6449f6986HonululuAdvertiseren-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersU.S. Geological Survey20180909221300http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2018-08-26/piparo-residents-fear-mud-volcano-eruptsLoud rumblings from Piparo mud volcano following Tuesday’s earthquake have stirred up frightening memories for the survivors of the deadly eruption on February 22, 1997. Concerned residents are calling on geologists and the relevant authorities to conduct more tests and surveys to monitor the activity at the volcano.Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:29:00 +0200Triniad-guardian-ae9031788ded3a8b9e2479fca1484441Triniad-guardianenNaturalDisasters20180826102900http://www.pireport.org/articles/2011/04/25/69-earthquake-strikes-solomon-islandsNo tsunami alert generated. MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, April 22, 2011) – A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands. The quake hit at a depth of 81 kilometres and centered 171 kilometres southeast of the capital Honiara.Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:48:00 +0200pidp-471fbe50dacd3701f779551b7c22fa9epidpenNaturalDisastersRadio Australia20180823164800https://agn.com.gt/africa-cuna-de-la-mitica-atlantida/Ante tantas dudas sobre su origen y qué es, Solomon Kassa, profesor de la Universidad de Addis Abeba, presentó un estudio a realizado por Jimmy Bright, dueño del canal Bright Insight, preliminar y para muchos polémicos, pero que logró dar una explicación interesante: podría ser la mítica Atlántida.Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:59:00 +0200agn-268bb68e233820d08efd96300ffce58bagnes18.0841 -15.9784Africa, ¿cuna the mítica Atlántida?Africa, ¿cuna the mítica Atlántida?NaturalDisastersNASAPrensa Latina20180915215900https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=210657&SEO=africa-cuna-de-la-mitica-atlantidaAnte tantas dudas sobre su origen y qué es, Solomon Kassa, profesor de la Universidad de Addis Abeba, presentó un estudio a realizado por Jimmy Bright, dueño del canal Bright Insight, preliminar y para muchos polémicos, pero que logró dar una explicación interesante: podría ser la mítica Atlántida.Sat, 15 Sep 2018 19:49:00 +0200prensa-latina-c0369dd935e06823acf009d2ed7e212eprensa-latinaes18.0841 -15.97841:20 africa, ¿cuna the mítica Atlántida?1:20 africa, ¿cuna the mítica Atlántida?NaturalDisastersNASAPrensa Latina20180915194900https://peru.com/noticias-de-islas-salomon-87358El USGS situó el hipocentro a 53 kilómetros de profundidad bajo el lecho marino, a 128 kilómetros al suroeste de Chirovanga, y a 523 al sudeste de Honiara. Un nuevo terremoto de 6,9 grados de magnitud se ha producido en las Islas Salomón, un día después de otro sismo de 7,7 grados Richter, informó....Sun, 09 Sep 2018 23:03:00 +0200peru-d9503db18bc71d2cea6bd5d435a800e6perues-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124Solomon IslandsSolomon IslandsNaturalDisastersJhon F. KennedyAnillo de FuegoSegunda Guerra Mundial20180909230300http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-09/21/c_137482694.htmPARIS, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Over 40 countries in the Pacific Rim will participate in a mock tsunami scenario for September-November period this year to test their "tsunami decision-making procedures and communication systems and processes,", UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) said Thursday.Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:51:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-ad2da06b6267e17fa23e580b31ddb4e5xinhuanet_enen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersCrisisResponseUNbodiesUNESCOVladimir RyabininCultural OrganizationPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180921005100https://laprensa.peru.com/actualidad/noticia-fuerte-sismo-6-5-grados-sacude-islas-salomon-nndc-80621El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos ( USGS ) informó que se ha registrado un sismo de magnitud 6,5 en **islas Salomón **sin que se informara de desgracias personales o daños materiales. El sismo habría tenido una profundidad de 54 kilómetros, según el primer reporte. Además, se ha informado que no se ha activado la alerta de tsunami.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:38:00 +0200laprensa-PE-36378f108b529947c8a785a565a9de51laprensa-PEes-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124Strong earthquake of 6,5 degrees shakes Solomon IslandsStrong earthquake of 6,5 degrees shakes Solomon IslandsNaturalDisasters20180910163800https://peru.com/actualidad/internacionales/fuerte-sismo-6-5-grados-sacude-islas-salomon-noticia-577438El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos ( USGS ) informó que se ha registrado un sismo de magnitud 6,5 en islas Salomón sin que se informara de desgracias personales o daños materiales. El sismo habría tenido una profundidad de 54 kilómetros, según el primer reporte. Además, se ha informado que no se ha activado la alerta de tsunami.Sun, 09 Sep 2018 23:03:00 +0200peru-f81494f2a41f5dbe63f18be6c40d3a1dperues-9.62239171888818 160.1584116512415:29 strong earthquake of 6,5 degrees shakes Solomon Islands15:29 strong earthquake of 6,5 degrees shakes Solomon IslandsNaturalDisasters20180909230300https://peru21.pe/mundo/islas-salomon-sismo-sacude-pais-oceanico-426884Servicio de sismología de Chile informó que no reúne condiciones para generar alerta de tsunami en el país mapocho. Un sismo de magnitud 6.7 se registró en las Islas Salomón, en Oceanía, según reportó el servicio de sismología de Chile. El movimiento telúrico se produjo a 195 kilómetros al sureste de Honiara, en el citado país.Sun, 09 Sep 2018 22:15:00 +0200peru21-4a4031bbab85dd2897b4dda9e0c399f0peru21es-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124Quake of magnitude 6.7 world-shaking Solomon IslandsQuake of magnitude 6.7 world-shaking Solomon IslandsNaturalDisastersEsther Vargas20180909221500https://reliefweb.int/map/vanuatu/tsunami-information-pacific-ocean-southeast-loyalty-islands-70-29-august-2018-0352-utcThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Threat for the following coasts, stating: TSUNAMI WAVES REACHING 0.3 TO 1 METERS ABOVE THE TIDE LEVEL ARE POSSIBLE FOR SOME COASTS OF FIJI... NEW CALEDONIA... AND VANUATU. TSUNAMI WAVES ARE FORECAST TO BE LESS THAN 0.3 METERS ABOVE THE TIDE LEVEL FOR THE COASTS OF AMERICAN SAMOA.Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:13:00 +0200reliefWeb-260313908fdacc2d97b446ae9a2b8976reliefWeben-17.7404 168.321Quake of magnitude 6.7 world-shaking Solomon IslandsQuake of magnitude 6.7 world-shaking Solomon IslandsNaturalDisastersPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20180829101300