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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, January 11, 2009) – Samoa’s ability to monitor earthquakes is getting a boost thanks to an agreement signed with China last week to implement an earthquake monitoring network project.Sun, 25 Nov 2018 13:21:00 +0100pidp-26f12e0127fc5f6a7d18b671f19c0016pidpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersRadio New ZealandFu Ziying20181125132100http://www.pireport.org/articles/2009/10/16/samoa-quakes-bring-volcanic-fearsUndersea volcanoes monitored for activity. By Jaydin O’Grady APIA, Samoa (Samoa Observer, Oct. 14, 2009) - Multiple tremors including the 8.0 earthquake which triggered the deadly tsunami could disturb volcanoes near Samoa, confirmed ACEO of the Meteorology Division, Mulipola Ausetalia Titimaea.Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:26:00 +0100pidp-fc3610da064ffd070eb9a63f642e127fpidpen-13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285NaturalDisasters20181117052600https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12156744&ref=rssCOMMENT: "Long or Strong, Get Gone." Evacuate immediately – don't wait for anything. That was a key theme as top international tsunami experts gathered in Wellington last week under the Unesco Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission to develop a firmer grasp of tsunami risk in the Southwest Pacific.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:16:00 +0100nzherald-ed29ab48c1a77a8cdae80242459d2d06nzheralden-41.3348 174.807CivilProtectionNaturalDisastersUnescoSarah StuartSarah Stuart-BlackEmergency20181108181600http://www.pireport.org/articles/2009/10/22/scores-aftershocks-recorded-tsunamiScientists count 109 tremors since big quake last month. By Jaydin O’Grady APIA, Samoa (Samoa Observer, Oct. 20, 2009) - There have been 109 aftershocks since the major earthquake on September 29. This was confirmed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Meteorology Office, Mulipola Ausetalia Titimaea.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:46:00 +0100pidp-c742034cd7ab7776730705c95a7d3949pidpen-13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285NaturalDisasters20181107104600http://www.samoaobserver.ws/en/06_11_2018/local/38209/World-Tsunami-Awareness-Day-marked.htmThe Disaster Management Office through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment continues to raise awareness on tsunamis and community preparedness as the world marked World Tsunami Awareness Day yesterday. The Disaster Management Office, in a statement yesterday, emphasised the importance tsunami education, awareness and preparedness.Tue, 06 Nov 2018 01:37:00 +0100samoaobserver-9e850fa4b3bbbf1114c9504ac303b694samoaobserveren-13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285NaturalDisastersRed CrossMinistry of Natural Resources20181106013700http://hsbnoticias.com/noticias/internacional/fuerte-terremoto-de-6-2-grados-sacude-tonga-en-el-pacifico-s-479033Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacudió Tonga, un país insular del Pacífico Sur habitado por unas 110.000 personas, sin que se haya informado de víctimas o se haya declarado alerta de tsunami en los primeros momentos. El sismo se registró a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros frente a la costa noreste de....Sat, 10 Nov 2018 23:47:00 +0100hsbnoticias-950f919da57ba21b9b3409ae757c683ehsbnoticiases-21.136 -175.216Strong earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificStrong earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificNaturalDisastersPacífico Sur20181110234700https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/mundo/un-terremoto-de-62-grados-sacude-tonga-en-el-pacifico-surBangkok, 10 nov.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 acudió hoy Tonga, un país insular del Pacífico Sur habitado por unas 110.000 personas, sin que se haya informado de víctimas o se haya declarado alerta de tsunami en los primeros momentos. El seísmo se registró a las 8:33 GMT a una profundidad de 10....Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:01:00 +0100eluniversal-MX-a85cc877908dddcfccb039291d11ed12eluniversal-MXes-21.136 -175.216An earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificAn earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificNaturalDisastersPacífico Sur20181110130100http://aguasdigital.com/actualidad/leer.php?idnota=14818093&t=eUn terremoto de magnitud 6,2 acudió hoy Tonga, un país insular del Pacífico Sur habitado por unas 110.000 personas, sin que se haya informado de víctimas o se haya declarado alerta de tsunami en los primeros momentos. EFE/Archivo (Foto: EFE. Bangkok, 10 nov (EFE).Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:55:00 +0100aguasdigital-12d9fa7aaf60497c478cd3c629763f1eaguasdigitales-21.136 -175.216An earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificAn earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificNaturalDisastersPacífico Sur20181110115500http://eldia.es/2018-11-10/internacional/9-terremoto-grados-sacude-Tonga-Pacifico-Sur.htmUn terremoto de magnitud 6,2 acudió hoy Tonga, un país insular del Pacífico Sur habitado por unas 110.000 personas, sin que se haya informado de víctimas o se haya declarado alerta de tsunami en los primeros momentos. El seísmo se registró a las 8:33 GMT a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros frente a....Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:30:00 +0100eldia-2b52e10aecc4b6dd048449e70462477feldiaes-21.136 -175.216An earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificAn earthquake of 6,2 degrees shakes Tonga, in the south pacificNaturalDisastersPacífico Sur20181110113000https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12171764&ref=rssThis Christmas, the Herald and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ are working together to bring the Gift of Sight to the Pacific, where four out of five people who are blind don't need to be. Alarmingly, an increasing number of these are young people, suffering from diabetes-related eye disease. At 2.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 02:56:00 +0100nzherald-455823c37e418c1f4f5475c47da822e6nzheralden-17.7404 168.321PublicHealthNaturalDisastersAndrew BellFred HollowsMichael Meredith20181205025600http://www.samoaobserver.ws/en/27_11_2108/local/38853/Students-learn-disaster-preparedness-in-Japan.htmFive St Mary’s College students travelled with their teacher to celebrate the World Youth Tsunami Awareness Day in Osaka, Japan. Etevise Fonoti, Janola Tofilau, Melesete Ioane, Quenjule Slaven and Charla Wendt accompanied their teacher Annie Mauga-Afoa to Japan, to participate in a high school....Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:12:00 +0100samoaobserver-57ab61a9210ad7dbb0273db71914384dsamoaobserveren34.6086511418945 135.518271760355NaturalDisastersJapanese government20181127211200http://www.samoaobserver.ws/en/20_11_2018/local/38635/Caritas-Samoa-celebrates-10-years.htmCaritas Samoa celebrated their 10th year anniversary at the Tu’utu’uileloloto Hall with speeches highlighting their triumphs, performances for entertainment and food. The National Director of Caritas Samoa, Monica Sio said the future of the organization is looking up for the next ten years.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 23:28:00 +0100samoaobserver-4a85b533a0f5bd51fcde2cbd78043c18samoaobserverenNaturalDisastersRed CrossCaritas20181119232800http://www.pireport.org/articles/2010/01/08/young-samoa-author-compile-tsunami-storiesNiece of Albert Wendt privileged to write book. APIA, Samoa, (Samoa Observer, Jan. 6, 2010) - A book about different experiences during and after the tsunami is being written. Scheduled to be released on the first anniversary of the tragedy in September, Associate Minister of Commerce, Hans Joachim....Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:35:00 +0100pidp-7442171a2809f43f57c0a84a9f551035pidpen-14.2793 -170.701NaturalDisastersLouis StevensonAlbert WendtVictoria UniversityDarren Young20181119033500http://www.samoaobserver.ws/en/18_11_2018/local/38590/Villagers-address-climate-change.htmVillagers of Malaela have taken the fight against climate change to the next level—planting over 600 coastal tree species of leva, fetau, futu and pua. About 40 people were involved in the tree planting and plants which were provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment while guava,....Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:48:00 +0100samoaobserver-ec121f226db1bf5e235f1b6067d65a7asamoaobserverenNaturalDisastersEnvironmentMARS-STATClimateChangeEcologyAgricultureMinistry of AgricultureMinistry of Natural Resources20181118004800http://www.samoaobserver.ws/en/15_11_2018/local/38469/Villagers-in-disaster-training.htmThe death and destruction caused by the 2009 tsunami is compelling a group of villages to embrace disaster management training. The villages of Salelesi, Eva and Fusi located on the north coast of Upolu yesterday participated in a disaster management training program, where they were given awareness....Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:34:00 +0100samoaobserver-3e5d7ffe3ccd1e3895f4228ba842bb9esamoaobserverenNaturalDisastersHealth, MinistryEmergencyHealth Association20181114233400https://reliefweb.int/map/world/tsunami-pacific-ocean-regional-southeast-loyalty-islands-76-tsunami-travel-time-05AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.6 OCCURRED. SOUTHEAST OF THE LOYALTY ISLANDS AT 0418 UTC ON WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 5 2018. BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA... HAZARDOUS TSUNAMI WAVES ARE. FORECAST FOR SOME COASTS. TSUNAMI THREAT FORECAST...UPDATED TSUNAMI WAVES REACHING 1 TO 3 METERS ABOVE THE TIDE LEVEL ARE.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 06:19:00 +0100reliefWeb-be2865f1e5a2767a5ab27ca7ffd2f165reliefWeben-21.3313949611895 165.481926519207NaturalDisasters20181205061900https://www.newsweek.com/earthquake-wednesday-has-pacific-islands-tsunami-alert-including-hawaii-1244708A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific Ocean triggered a tsunami warning for the island of New Caledonia. Tsunami waves could quickly reach 3 meters high at New Caledonia and Vanatua. A shallow earthquake shook approximately 95 miles southeast of the Loyalty Islands Wednesday afternoon local time, prompting the emergency notice.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:31:00 +0100newsweek-USA-1ee38d6d3d0a442da0e0faaa2bb150ecnewsweek-USAen-21.3313949611895 165.481926519207NaturalDisastersCivil ProtectionPacific Tsunami Warning Center20181205083100https://www.newsweek.com/earthquake-wednesday-has-pacific-islands-tsunami-alert-including-hawaii-1244708A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific Ocean triggered a tsunami warning for the island of New Caledonia. Tsunami waves could quickly reach 3 meters high at New Caledonia and Vanatua. A shallow earthquake shook approximately 95 miles southeast of the Loyalty Islands Wednesday afternoon local time, prompting the emergency notice.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:41:00 +0100newsweek-1ee38d6d3d0a442da0e0faaa2bb150ecnewsweeken-21.3313949611895 165.481926519207NaturalDisastersCivil ProtectionPacific Tsunami Warning Center20181205084100https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacificbeat/pacific-beat-friday/10592880On the program today: Calls for an urgent review into natural disaster warning systems on Vanuatu's outlying islands after this week's quake and tsunami alert; Authorities' in Papua New Guinea's Madang province are worried people may revolt if water, that's been cut for the past month, isn't....Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:07:00 +0100radioaustralianews-fr-dd6ef3d239faac9f505110f32e5f8152radioaustralianews-fren-17.7404 168.321MigrationNaturalDisasters20181206230700