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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://www.aljazeera.com/topics/country/new-caledonia.htmlFrench territory in the South Pacific holds vote on independence from France after a 30-year decolonisation process. 06 Feb 2013 22:15 GMT Deadly tsunami hits Solomon Islands At least five people killed after 8.0-earthquake struck near Santa Cruz islands, triggering warnings across Pacific.Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:08:00 +0100aljazeera-en-ac42c579208e3979d7545c3d9f483af6aljazeera-enen-21.3313949611895 165.481926519207NaturalDisastersUNbodiesIndian Ocean20181104110800http://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/asia-and-pacific/pacific_enNatural disasters ranging from cyclones to floods, droughts and earthquakes frequently occur in the Pacific region. Pacific island countries (including Papua New Guinea, Fiji Islands, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Vanuatu) rank among the highest in the world in terms of numbers of casualties and people affected by disasters.Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:45:00 +0200EC-6b7ec31e7f9c4fb1b1775f487b9fa5c5ECen-9.48177 147.184EnvironmentNaturalDisastersFloodingClimateChangeCrisisResponseCivilProtectionEU-PacificCivil ProtectionFiji IslandsEuropean UnionEU20181025144500https://www.aljazeera.com/topics/country/solomon-islands.html10 Apr 2014 21:09 GMT Fears Solomon Islands death toll could rise There are concerns over an outbreak of disease following floods that have left at least 21 people dead. 05 Apr 2014 08:00 GMT Solomon Islands floods death toll rises At least 16 people have died in the flooding, another 40 are missing, and tens of thousands have become homeless.Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:14:00 +0200aljazeera-en-8268857ffeb52b5367812c0ddb4ccb5daljazeera-enen-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124UNbodiesNaturalDisastersKate MiddletonPrince William20181018091400http://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/asia-and-pacific/pacific_enThe Pacific Region is frequently hit by natural disasters ranging from cyclones, floods, droughts to earthquakes. Pacific island countries including Papua New Guinea, Fiji Islands, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Vanuatu, rank among the highest in the world in terms of numbers of casualties and people affected by disasters.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:45:00 +0200EC-4391d6dbc9f085a8f830762e1193a16aECen-9.48177 147.184ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentCrisisResponseFloodingCivilProtectionEU-PacificCivil ProtectionFiji IslandsEUEuropean Union20181015184500http://time.com/5422908/indonesia-sulawesi-earthquake-children/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%297:59 AM EDT. Feliz Solomon / Palu & Jakarta As Indonesian authorities halt their search for bodies and begin the long recovery from a devastating earthquake and tsunami, humanitarian workers warn that around 300 children who survived the catastrophe remain separated from their families while almost half a million more urgently need assistance.Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:24:00 +0200time-994094f78d03bd8f2c6a4f16fe1a3af6timeen-1.265386 116.8312UNbodiesMigrationNaturalDisastersUNICEFSave the Children20181012142400http://www.ibtimes.sg/earthquake-magnitude-7-hits-papua-new-guinea-usgs-27738A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit about 200 km (125 miles) southwest of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40 km, just before 7 a.m.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:41:00 +0200ibtimes-sg-2bf20f83c59d39e290c53590a3ba637fibtimes-sgen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20181011074100http://time.com/5421390/indonesia-sulawesi-palu-search-ends/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%2911:54 PM EDT. Feliz Solomon / Jakarta The official search for casualties of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi began winding down on Thursday, as authorities prioritize support for the living nearly two weeks after the disaster.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 06:02:00 +0200time-a957d30a92ebe37c7eaf2a49bf000d5ctimeen-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisastersPublicHealth20181011060200https://en.trend.az/world/other/2963574.htmlA magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage, Reuters reported. The quake hit about 200 km (125 miles) southwest of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40 km, just before 7 a.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:58:00 +0200trendnews-az-1c0ad5a2dc6b2b3d9431ee75df9f581ctrendnews-azen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CenterThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center20181011045800https://www.euronews.com/2018/10/11/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-hits-papua-new-guinea-usgsSYDNEY (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit about 200 km (125 miles) southwest of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40 km, just before 7 a.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:56:00 +0200euronews-en-6abdff22e774307f86d5daf6a1ba3d92euronews-enen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyJames DalgleishPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011045600https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1041478/tsunami-threat-as-7-0-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-new-guineaHazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coasts, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Tsunami waves were forecast to be less than 0.3 meters (one foot) high for the coasts of PNG and Solomon Islands, it said, adding that wave amplitudes could vary between regions.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:10:00 +0200inquirer-bee102f7bf5e70efb709bf8ce72faffbinquireren-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20181011041000https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/major-70-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-new-guinea-usgsSYDNEY (REUTERS) - A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday (Oct 11), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit about 200km south-west of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost....Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:08:00 +0200straitstimesSG-27e2a2bdc7d5f97446216a548c37c0afstraitstimesSGen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011040800https://www.firstpost.com/world/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-hits-papua-new-guinea-usgs-5356401.htmlSYDNEY (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit about 200 km (125 miles) southwest of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40 km, just before 7 a.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:27:00 +0200firstpost-2d7de53d05f4f473df6fff45aa700065firstposten-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyJames DalgleishPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011022700https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/tsunami-threat-as-7-0-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-new-guinea-118101100096_1.html. A major 7.0-magnitude struck Papua New Guinea's island on Thursday, triggering a warning. Hazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coasts, the Pacific Warning Center said. Tsunami Tsunami waves were forecast to be less than 0.3 metres (one foot) high for the coasts of PNG and Solomon....Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:21:00 +0200business-standard-34df642bf8796976c05f4f434445ac18business-standarden-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological Survey20181011022100https://www.malaymail.com/s/1681570/tsunami-threat-as-7.0-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-new-guineaLocals surround a house that was covered by a landslide in the town of Mendi after an earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands in this image taken February 27, 2018. — Reuters pic. PORT MORESBY, Oct 11 — A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea’s New Britain island this morning, triggering a tsunami warning.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:17:00 +0200themalaymailonline-4fb1017c84be866e88ec0f1e79410d67themalaymailonlineen-6.141833 143.651703NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20181011021700https://in.reuters.com/article/papua-quake/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-hits-papua-new-guinea-usgs-idINKCN1MK2UM?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FINworldNews+%28News+%2F+IN+%2F+World+News%29SYDNEY (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit about 200 km (125 miles) southwest of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40 km, just before 7 a.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:07:00 +0200reuters-in-c60a121ca9d0564b2347b4f754a34c5dreuters-inen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011010700https://www.newsweek.com/new-guinea-earthquake-70-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-1163254A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was initially reported as a magnitude 7.3 but was later slightly downgraded. The quake struck 25 miles from Pomio, Papua New Guinea, the USGS said. It also affected the Solomon Islands.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:06:00 +0200newsweek-f14bdc98fe629e7af617a741dc83d2b8newsweeken-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyNational Weather Service20181011010600https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/10/11/18/70-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-new-guinea-usgsSYDNEY, Australia (UPDATE) - A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's New Britain island on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning. Hazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coasts, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Tsunami waves were forecast to be less than 0.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:05:00 +0200abs-cbnnews-2e2785b3eb161f797c8e341ded11c877abs-cbnnewsen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20181011010500https://gulfnews.com/news/oceania/tsunami-warning-as-major-7-0-magnitude-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-1.2288645?utm_source=Feeds&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=TsunamiSydney: A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's New Britain island on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning. Hazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coasts, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. Tsunami waves were forecast to be less than 0.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:03:00 +0200gulfnews-23fd4f75605ba3ab1451a44f925b1ccfgulfnewsen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011010300http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-11/7.3-earthquake-strikes-png/10363368The quake hit about 200 kilometres south-west of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40km, just before 7:00am local time. "We felt the earthquake a bit, but it was not too strong," Constable Roy Michael said, speaking by phone from Rabaul police station.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:52:00 +0200abc-au-08bdfdc38ff7e7ed9f859b7d1b375da1abc-auen-4.196161 152.172962NaturalDisastersDavid WalshPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011005200https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/tsunami-threat-as-7-0-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-new-guinea-10814016SYDNEY: A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's New Britain island on Thursday (Oct 11), triggering a tsunami warning. Hazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coasts, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. Advertisement. Tsunami waves were forecast to be less than 0.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:41:00 +0200channelnewsasia-580744f43420bb80dc651339efe4e643channelnewsasiaen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011004100https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-hits-papua-new-guinea---usgs-10814112SYDNEY: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit about 200 km (125 miles) southwest of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40 km, just before 7 a.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:41:00 +0200channelnewsasia-58605aa16a8d9e14d3bf6d03be8afc27channelnewsasiaen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyJames DalgleishPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011004100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-11/7.3-earthquake-strikes-png/10363368. Updated October 11, 2018 09:21:08. A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. Key points: The quake was initially recorded with a magnitude of 7.3, but was downgraded; Waves less than 0.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:33:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr-9c1d946a560bd06836b3e1c07888ec44radioaustralianews-fren51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011003300https://www.newsweek.com/new-guinea-earthquake-70-earthquake-hits-papua-new-guinea-1163254A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was initially reported as a magnitude 7.3 but was later slightly downgraded. The quake struck 25 miles from Pomio, Papua New Guinea, the USGS said. It also affected the Solomon Islands.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:29:00 +0200newsweek-USA-f14bdc98fe629e7af617a741dc83d2b8newsweek-USAen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyNational Weather Service20181011002900https://www.yahoo.com/news/tsunami-threat-7-0-magnitude-quake-hits-papua-220322980.htmlSydney (AFP) - A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's New Britain island on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning. Hazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coasts, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Tsunami waves were forecast to be less than 0.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:28:00 +0200news-yahoo-3e1ca58f3dd3dd7c4c58856bf60c4608news-yahooen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20181011002800https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/11/papua-new-guinea-hit-by-7-magnitude-earthquakeHe said there was no damage in the town, but officers had not yet been able to contact villages closer to the epicentre. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said waves less than 30cm high could be expected on coastlines in Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Solomon Islands. Australia’s Tsunami Warning Centre said its coastlines were not at risk.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:24:00 +0200guardian-3e3f692df308f40f6a0c63da5852085cguardianen-9.48177 147.184NaturalDisastersPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011002400http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-11/7.3-earthquake-strikes-png/10363368. Updated October 11, 2018 09:13:25. A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck remote New Britain island in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit about 200 kilometres south-west of the town of Rabaul at a depth of almost 40km, just before 7:00am local time.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:21:00 +0200abc-au-fe5fbfed93d26b48fa84e254345318e6abc-auen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning CentreThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre20181011002100https://www.dailysabah.com/asia/2018/10/11/70-magnitude-quake-strikes-papua-new-guinea-island-usgsA major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's New Britain island on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning. Hazardous tsunami waves were forecast for some coasts, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Tsunami waves were forecast to be less than 0.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:16:00 +0200dailysabah-36a85f16d0082b83ea3874dd0b7a991fdailysabahen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20181011001600http://time.com/5416536/sulawesi-indonesia-earthquake-palu-future-airport/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%297:30 AM EDT. Feliz Solomon/Sibalaya, Indonesia When Amirudin stopped running, he thought he had stopped moving. The shop across the street, a mango tree, his aunt’s house everything looked like it was rushing past him as he stood on a block of asphalt clinging to his infant daughter.Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:45:00 +0200time-2fbdcf3401fd21ee1912ab98b66aa4d8timeen-6.18287 106.829NaturalDisasters20181005134500https://www.americatv.com.pe/noticias/internacionales/papua-nueva-guinea-terremoto-magnitud-7-sacudio-pais-y-genero-alerta-tsunami-n342299?ref=USGS , por lo que se lanzó una alerta de tsunami. El Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico dijo que podrían llegar a algunas costas peligrosas olas de tsunami. Las olas serían menores a 0,3 metros de altura en las costas de Papúa Nueva Guinea y de las islas Salomón , añadió el centro de alerta....Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:32:00 +0200americatv-1b5dc28af3e308a38952104a1afe9ef8americatves-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124Papua new Guinea: 7 magnitude earthquake shakes the country and generates tsunami alertPapua new Guinea: 7 magnitude earthquake shakes the country and generates tsunami alertNaturalDisasters20181011013200https://www.laprensa.hn/mundo/1223585-410/amenaza-tsunami-pac%EDfico-sismo-papua-nueva-guineaEl USGS emitió una alerta de Tsunamis para las costas de Papúa Nueva Guinea y las islas Salomón. Sídney, Australia. Un sismo de magnitud 7 sacudió el jueves la isla de Nueva Bretaña en Papúa Nueva Guinea, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), por lo que se lanzó una alerta de tsunami.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:12:00 +0200laprensa-HN-58a62d7a5e92000ccaf1895323b7c990laprensa-HNes-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124Threat of tsunami in the pacific after earthquake in papua new guineaThreat of tsunami in the pacific after earthquake in papua new guineaNaturalDisasters20181011011200https://www.mdzol.com/mundo/Nuevos-videos-del-desastre-que-dejo-el-tsunami-20181010-0004.htmlUsuarios de las redes sociales han compartido nuevas imágenes del devastador tsunami que golpeó la ciudad costera de Palu, en la isla de Célebes (Indonesia), el pasado 28 de septiembre. El saldo de muertos por el terremotoque precedió la llegada de las enormes olas a las costas supera los 2.000, y más de 5.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:50:00 +0200mdzol-4329d4214c82cc043a9f8d31fcc57ed0mdzolesNew videos of disaster that left the tsunamiNew videos of disaster that left the tsunamiNaturalDisasters20181010125000https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/291481-video-nuevas-imagenes-destruccion-tsunami-indonesia?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=allUsuarios de las redes sociales han compartido nuevas imágenes del devastador tsunami que golpeó la ciudad costera de Palu, en la isla de Célebes (Indonesia), el pasado 28 de septiembre. El saldo de muertos por el terremoto que precedió la llegada de las enormes olas a las costas supera los 2.000, y más de 5.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:09:00 +0200rt-es-b44d41dfcef7a69ea5f112b6a0cfb6d2rt-esesVideos: new and unbleached images of the potential devastating tsunami in indonesiaVideos: new and unbleached images of the potential devastating tsunami in indonesiaNaturalDisastersSutopo Purwo Nugroho20181010020900https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6353293/The-Australian-cities-risk-hit-devastating-tsunami-revealed.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490The latest tsunami hazard modelling updates dace-old data, and will be used in disaster risk management, evacuation plans and infrastructure planning. Hazard modeller Dr Gareth Davies said there have been 50 recorded tsunamis since Europeans settled in Australia.Mon, 05 Nov 2018 06:56:00 +0100dailymail-133acdfc5ead82bed7ba303d2bbec4afdailymailen37.253269 -83.198189CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersGareth DaviesDaily MailThe Australian20181105065600