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Here is how news.com.au covered the event.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:56:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-4d28c96dad268c11ad1c23f6e188c730NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110313045600http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-03/12/content_12159418.htmSINGAPORE - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia-Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and national officials said. But video showed the first signs of a tsunami appearing on beaches in Hawaii.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:41:00 +0100chinadailyenchinadaily-f9ba247211aa4ab594e6232dc42e0290NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110312004100http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162274.htm?desktopAFP Last Updated: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:18:00 +1100 The tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan that ploughed across the South Pacific Saturday sent people fleeing to higher ground but caused only minor damage and no loss of life. Dozens of low-lying island nations were placed on high....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:02:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-d71afb257007293f1ef290eee7df7c33NaturalDisastersCivilProtection35.6831 139.80964.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110312230200http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MINE-8EVNHE?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThis bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Situation In Japan On 11 March 2011, an earthquake hit off-shore of Japan at 14:46 (local time). The epicentre has a latitude of 38.0N and longitude 142.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-108c1f3410426ae3edf5f373cf2e8babDisasterReliefNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312201600http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7317435.htmlPacific island nations threatened by tsunamis following Japan's earthquake seem to have avoided the worst-case scenario, with only minor property damage reported at Papua New Guinea, Oxfam Australia said on Saturday. A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a 10-meter high tsunami that did extensive damage.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-fa54c29a9bb303551d079185efceb61aNaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110312184000http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/supplies-psycho-social-support-children,1707326.html- Aid group sending team from Tokyo to assess need, begin response in northern Japan - Child-Friendly Space planned to address child survivors' need for structure, routine, safe play - Damage less than feared in vulnerable Pacific Island countries TOKYO March 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:37:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-c77ef36c484241fe279c9f6d6cc7e231NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110312163700http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/KHII-8EVHXC?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSThis report is produced by OCHA. It was issued by the Regional Office in Asia Pacific with input from offices in Japan, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. It covers the period from 11 to 12 March. The next report will be issued on the 13 March. I.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-6feb4e120b235485a969a12cf0cb4023NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110312161500http://minivannews.com/news-in-brief/meltdown-fears-raised-in-japanese-tsunami-aftermath-17055Concerns have been raised of a potential meltdown may be taking place in Japan at a nuclear power plant in Fukushima, just 24 hours after the country was devastated by an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale and an ensuing tsunami.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:05:00 +0100minivannewsenminivannews-0f1a7d12ed844e315b322123d6978ed7NuclearJRCSafeguardsNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312140500http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162564.htmTsunami waves from Japan's huge earthquake have killed at least one person in the United States, officials said.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:39:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-0061ab3550029e0fb5ffdb5b69e33f30NaturalDisasters38.9051 -77.016220110312133900http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2011/03/12/V008.htm[ Zaterdag 12 maart 2011 | Oxfam International ] In the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, international aid agency Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriateSat, 12 Mar 2011 10:47:00 +0100nieuwsbankennieuwsbank-e472ec6c067c9ea59c40ab76341e4c79NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312104700http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8377743/Japan-earthquake-Pacific-basin-escapes-tsunami-threat.htmlTsunami alerts were sounded on coastlines and islands across the Pacific basin but the region avoided large-scale damage.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-51c16849040b88ccfedf35977fa5f609NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312094100http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressrelease/2011-03-12/initial-reports-suggest-limited-tsunami-damage-pacific-island-natiIn the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriate. In the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, international aid agency Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriate.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100oxfamenoxfam-448c56f8b679a828f0c2965b70d02759NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312093800http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110312/wl_asia_afp/japanquaketsunamispacificAFP - A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan ploughed across the South Pacific, sending people fleeing to higher ground but causing only minor damage and no loss of life.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-f8bf22e9eff75a6f02b70b2f12c71480CivilProtectionNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80964.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110312083400http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711969&ref=rssA tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan has ploughed across the South Pacific but no serious damage was reported and it was treated more as a curiosity than a danger.Dozens of low-lying island nations were placed...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:32:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-b30bfa89b31309295f6bfa0a456d4cbeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312083200http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/7316962.htmlThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has reduced the number of countries on its tsunami warning for the Pacific Basin following Friday's 8.8- magnitude earthquake in Japan. It lists Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Niue, Tonga, French Polynesia, Pitcairn and Antarctica.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-9c4e3e8115b3e22da64c9886f9f30d73NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110312080900http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162412.htmThere have been reports of minor flooding in Papua New Guinea from the tsunami triggered by Japan's massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:23:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-157bbb0977dbd261c0572963dc72d65fNaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.6716-9.48177 147.18420110312072300http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/fears-held-for-aussies-after-japan-quake-20110312-1bs0k.htmlHundreds of Australians are yet to be accounted for in the devastation caused by Japan's earthquake and tsunami, the government says.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100smhensmh-e5567d1b2433a1cd4dad9eee2e3f5eadNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110312072200http://www.arabtimesonline.com/RSS/tabid/69/smid/414/ArticleID/166599/t/Island-nations-spared-as-tsunami-charges-across-Pacific/Default.aspxWellington, March 12, 2011 (AFP) -A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan ploughed across the South Pacific Saturday but no serious damage was reported and it was treated more as a curiosity than a danger. Dozens of low-ly...Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:22:00 +0100arabtimesenarabtimes-3493043eaa3f7ad8dc098ccb5722f292NaturalDisastersCivilProtection35.6831 139.80964.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110312072200http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=126110The US National Weather Service has issued a warning about tsunami for at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday. The warning list includes Japan, Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji,....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:17:00 +0100noviniteennovinite-f9d53677af770d29019a536608bce189NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312071700http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1116025/1/.htmlWELLINGTON: A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake in Japan ploughed across the South Pacific Saturday but no serious damage was reported and it was treated more as a curiosity than a danger.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-91c48060c63999e5e81be0e7d52d849dNaturalDisastersCivilProtection35.6831 139.80920110312065100http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=19919&icid=4&d_str=20110311(03-11 14:15) A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands after an 8.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. "An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicentre....Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0100thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-5b87166b68e103e4f92dcef1a80b50feNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312060900http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/pacific-braces-for-tsunami-20110311-1brlo.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific - including the US west coast - on alert for rapidly moving tsunami.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:06:00 +0100smhensmh-192bcaf761c8efb7a04412b19f741d18NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110312050600http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/UN-Search-and-Rescue-Experts-Ready-To-Go-To-Japan-117815604.htmlUN reports their experts are in direct contact with directors of disaster relief teams in JapanSat, 12 Mar 2011 04:29:00 +0100voanewsenvoanews-cee675e037c6be9f601309ade6a1794fNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidUNbodies35.6831 139.80920110312042900http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/tsunami.htmlA powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake - Japan's largest on record - has triggered a tsunami which caused destruction over large areas of Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:41:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-4e38bf24aa4dfd82b2b3a47273d78896CivilProtectionNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsSecurityCouncilPetroleumRefineriesNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersTerroristAttackNuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110312014100http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162313.htmReports from many parts of the Pacific say the tsunami expected in the wake of Japan's earthquake has not eventuated.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:23:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-d0ccfe3c712f1289b16efbae037ee344NaturalDisasters20110312012300http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlTsunami waves that raced across the Pacific Ocean triggered warnings in more than 50 countries and territories Friday, but there were few immediate reports of major damage outside of Japan.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:15:00 +0100cnnencnn-0c21bf3639215fb402248470d4c26988WhalingAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110312011500http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162274.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:33:00 +1100 Reports from many parts of the Pacific say the tsunami expected in the wake of Japan's earthquake hasn't eventuated. The tsunami generated by the quake rolled across the Pacific at 800 kilometres an hour - as fast as a jetliner - before hitting Hawaii and the US West Coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:55:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-43c8161e470964da4be29e184fd02612NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311235500http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110312a1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20japantimes%20%28The%20Japan%20Times:%20All%20Stories%29The strongest earthquake ever recorded in Japan rocked the Tohoku region coast Friday afternoon, triggering tsunami including a 10-meter wall of water that submerged residential areas and farms and washed away scores of people, vehicles, boats and devastated ports.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:18:00 +0100japantimesenjapantimes-fab5bf0ef92e8deb414dcda4895b222eNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldManMadeDisastersMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311221800http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/malta-issues-tsumani-warnings-for-list-of-countriesMalta this evening issued tsunami warnings for the following countries/islands: American Samoa, Antarctica, Australia, Belau, Chile, Chuuk, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Fr. Polynesia, Guam, Guatemala, Hawaii,...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:47:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-a84cad666a01c5a28699aee5a4d97d71NuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearSafetyJRCNuclearSecurityFinancialServicesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersEMF_HealthDisasterReliefNuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeHumanitarianAidEU-PacificEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-CanadaEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia13.7014 -89.200215.6949491562487 -90.356235514816835.9042 14.518920110311214700http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/12/stories/2011031256171600.htmTokyo: Tens of thousands of people fled to higher ground in East Asia as a tsunami warning was issued across the Pacific on Friday after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake rocked Japan, but the countries and islands initially hit by the waves were spared the worst forecasts.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:43:00 +0100HinduenHindu-bc888d457b40f5277af44ef450cbc90eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311214300http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlTsunami waves that raced across the Pacific Ocean triggered warnings in more than 50 countries and territories, but there were few immediate reports of major damage outside of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:19:00 +0100cnnencnn-93ad0343618c4afd7e76fff939c63afcAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311211900http://www.news.com.au/world/japan-triggers-pacific-wide-alert/story-fn6sb9br-1226020167004?from=public_rssThe Japan earthquake triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts in at least 20 countries, including the US.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:20:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-62e28b5bbc8fcfd215f527bf9eb1b397EU-USACivilProtectionUNSecretaryGeneralNaturalDisastersDisasterReliefEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110311202000http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/VVOS-8EUMT6?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSIn Los Angeles: Margaret Aguirre Director of Global Communications 310.826.7800 maguirre@InternationalMedicalCorps.org March 11, 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. – International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-9d3a54cf877447e3c7b4f7c85ee81646NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311201300http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=564350182An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at 1446 local time today. There continues to be a risk of aftershock and tsunamis across the Pacific region. The Japanese authorities have issued a warning for people to stay away from low-lying coastal areas. Infrastructure damage is widespread.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:02:00 +0100fcoenfco-92784d3402557c9ce479ecd8af0d1142NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311200200http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=564315482An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at 1446 local time today. There continues to be a risk of aftershock and tsunamis across the Pacific region. The Japanese authorities have issued a warning for people to stay away from low-lying coastal areas. Infrastructure damage is widespread.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:16:00 +0100fcoenfco-1a81143fc9a096181382c8aa659afa99NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311191600http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=126124A tsunami warning has now been issued for more than 50 countries and territories by the U.S. National Weather Service after a devastating 8....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:50:00 +0100noviniteennovinite-a4a68dc2327b34502bcca22dcf190acfNaturalDisasters20110311185000http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2933360Japan’s northeastern coast yesterday was struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami waves of up to 10 meters high that inundated coastal areas and sent ships crashing into shores. The Japanese government said that yesterday’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake “may be the worst ever in Japan’s history.” Eighty deaths were reported as of 8:30 p.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0100joongangdailyenjoongangdaily-a757536370a10a530f5e34cc5fe660c8NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311183400http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/corps-responding-tsunami-affected-countries,1706811.htmlLOS ANGELES March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps is responding to the situation in Japan and tsunami-warning areas, following an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan?s coast, triggering a tsunami that devastated northern parts of the country and put a tsunami warning in effect for much of the Pacific.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:34:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-c90442b4db74639d1d891d4218f95153NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311183400http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/tsunami.htmlA powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake - Japan's largest on record - has triggered tsunamis that have cause destruction over large areas of Japan and triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-23b74adb8cabcb9792407763a407d963CivilProtectionNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEuropeEU-PacificEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaEU-Asia35.6831 139.80920110311183000http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121824/20110311/china-japan-earthquake-tsunami-hong-kong-the-hong-kong-observatory.htmHong Kong is safe from the Tsunami threat that was issued by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) on Friday following the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-a37157be72ff34ab488bec4344e36b2cNaturalDisasters22.4222282068564 114.15792523355720110311182300http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/35278/Major_tsunami_hits_Japan,_claims_over_300_livesMALE, March 11 (HNS) - A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake shook Japan this afternoon, unleashing a powerful tsunami, which measured some 33 feet, sending ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. The Maldivian Foreign Ministry, referring to the country’s....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0100haveeruenhaveeru-faa89defb5b02fe67f8a04fe2e3cb87eNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311182300http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/pacific-nations-brace-for-tsunami-following-89-quake-in-japan11 Mar 2011 16:57 Source: member // By World Vision Asia Pacific communications SINGAPORE, March 11, 2011 – Asian, North American and South American countries on the Pacific Rim are facing tsunami alerts following an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, which occurred near Japan's east coast today.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0100trustentrust-d6eae0809563d0d3bd9266914e4a0718NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.8248981.36100915482186 103.81078826424420110311182000http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/countries-across-pacific-on-tsunami-alert-from-quake/articleshow/7681775.cmsCountries across Pacific on tsunami alert from quakeThe warnings stretched from Asia's Pacific rim to US alerting Hawaii, the northern and central California coast, the Oregon coast, and parts of Alaska.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:39:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-521bc358846522c7c38cdebf642741a9NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719119.6002375848274 -155.51972568010964.6272593107728 -152.92009708328143.9359167729616 -120.55445367030920110311173900http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/tsunami-waves-reach-hawaiiPacific countries are on tsunami alert but waves in Hawaii and Taiwan have been less severe than was feared Emergency sirens woke residents around the beaches of Hawaii during the night to warn of the impending tsunami but the first waves to strike the islands were only a few feet high.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0100guardianenguardian-95b3b031c87a09b05bd0743368cebc89NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311172000http://www.aawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=1&id=24464SINGAPORE, (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0100asharq-eenasharq-e-d914d12377894e1f0946b729b6454a7eNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311171600http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597804576194103285487620.html?mod=fox_australianNations across the Pacific Ocean watched nervously as a tsunami generated by Japan's massive earthquake traveled quickly across the ocean, but early reports provided hope that there might be only a mild impact for regions ranging from New Zealand to the U.S. state of Hawaii.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0100wsj-enenwsj-en-d1d165faf75fdec6d233c5fb7b8855ecNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311165900http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Tsunami-Hawaii-Pacific-Coasts-Experience-Small-Sea-Level-Surge-After-Quake-Off-Japan/Article/201103215950233?f=rssFears of major devastation in Hawaii and across the Pacific have eased after most nations reported they had experienced only a small surge in sea levels after a major earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0100skynewsenskynews-fb3f3c0fc81a31453308a9f815a7fa95NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311164800http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/754517/cs/1/Tens of thousands of people fled to higher ground in East Asia as a tsunami warning was issued across the Pacific Friday after a magnitude-8.9 earthquake rocked Japan, but the countries and islands ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-13f4ed295342582501e57055c52c5f79NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311164300http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=snapshot-developments-after-major-j(indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Following are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday. * Fire engulfs a large waterfront area near Sendai city, TV footage shows. * One train is derailed and another missing in Miyagi prefecture, Kyodo says.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100scientificamericanenscientificamerican-7d3925774aa42c82fe1ad241192d4206PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersmahbFinancialCrisisMaritimeSafetyEurope38.4495605474089 140.92686942370120110311164100http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162190.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:12:00 +1100 The death toll from Japan's biggest earthquake in 140 years was expected to rise sharply after the reported discovery of up to 300 bodies in a coastal area of tsunami-hit Sendai city. The confirmed death toll from the quake and resulting tsunami stood at 90 last night.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:23:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-2a4d8b261e959b5bcdb47b92407b84c6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311162300http://zimbabwereporter.com/international/2808.htmlTOKYO — A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100zimbabwereporterenzimbabwereporter-d96ff47b910ba8e6f57cdae8a1e23d19NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311160000http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/uk-could-send-aid-to-japan-quake-2239307.htmlBritain could send humanitarian assistance and search and rescue teams to Japan following today's devastating earthquake, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0100independentenindependent-31a4383dd4e483d81f0f9499769f627aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311155700http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162211.htmTsunami warnings have been lifted for some densely populated Asia Pacific countries previously thought to be at risk after a huge earthquake hit Japan on Friday, as video showed the first signs of a tsunami appearing on beaches in Hawaii. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) reported wave....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-b3c2140f2340bc65ffc580a0f5faddc7NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311155100http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/tsunami-waves-hit-hawaii-as-storm-sweeps-islands-2238947.htmlTsunami waves hit Hawaii in the early morning hours today and were sweeping through the island chain after an earthquake in Japan sparked evacuations throughout the Pacific and as far as the US western coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:26:00 +0100independentenindependent-af74aee6215ac2c103ea3111f5959475NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311152600http://www.haaretz.com/news/international/tsunami-waves-surge-into-hawaii-following-japan-quake-1.348601?localLinksEnabled=falseThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says Kauai was the first island hit early Friday by the tsunami, and the waves surged in Waikiki. Officials predicted Hawaii would experience waves up to 6 feet (2 meters), and officials spent hours evacuating ahead of the storms. The waves early Friday weren't that large.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0100haaretzenhaaretz-2332e462d3045e2c5375463ede9c9bffNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311151900http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Snapshot+Developments+after+major+Japan+earthquake/4423003/story.htmlFollowing are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:16:00 +0100montrealgazetteenmontrealgazette-5eabf408656c9e7a69754c680c3cf1edPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersmahbFinancialCrisisMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311151600http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/snapshot-developments-after-major-japan-earthquake11 Mar 2011 13:32 Source: reuters // Reuters (indicates a new or updated entry) TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Following are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday. * Police say 200-300 bodies found in Sendai city, domestic news agency Jiji says.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100trustentrust-aeaf0c5f05539a0463db18a3ef1c7f10PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersmahbFinancialCrisisMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311151500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-5d6983eb4ef752080266969bc0cc2dedNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311151500http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedThe Maltese embassy in Beijing is currently trying to locate the 30 or so Maltese in Japan to check about their safety, sources said this morning. A massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-b8e0d903939b22240345675d74744dfcNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311150900http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711806&ref=rss* Quake triggers tsunami up to 10 metres, waves sweep across farmland, sweeping away homes, crops, vehicles, triggering fires. Tsunami of 7 metres later hits northern Japan. * Tsunami warnings issued for countries including Russia,...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-867769c27b0a0a7de2846e43c9a2bc8fNaturalDisastersNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311150600http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231308/tsunami-center-widens-warning-to-include-hawaiiTsunami waves hit Hawaii in the early morning hours Friday and were sweeping through the island chain after an earthquake in Japan sparked evacuations throughout the Pacific and as far as the U.S. western coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-6e8701273e2f74a4c3d453acf33e66a6NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311150100http://www.newstalk.ie/2011/news/8death-toll-rises-pacific-islands-on-alert-after-quake45/One of the most powerful ever earthquakes in the world has triggered a devastating tsunami in the Pacific Ocean. The 8.9 quake hit off the coast of Japan early this morning. It sparked fires and a 10 metre high wall of water that has smashed into the north-east of the country. A ship with 100 [...]Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:01:00 +0100newstalkennewstalk-35bbe7739f935bbe53f34cb775682d82NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311150100http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-11-Tsunami-Hawaii_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Tsunami waves hit Hawaii in the early morning hours Friday and were sweeping through the island chain after an earthquake in Japan sparked evacuations ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-f940ff205491160ee5494af8ffd35db9NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311145800http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3162190.htm?desktopLast Updated: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:29:00 +1100 The confirmed death toll from the biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years stood at 90 last night. Many people are still missing. The powerful 8.9-magnitude quake that hit the north-east of the country caused damage nearly 400 kilometres away, in Tokyo.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-306670cae985fd88cb9280a00ad104f6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311145000http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/03/11/Report-Quake-death-toll-at-least-50/UPI-26711299842527/TOKYO, March 11 (UPI) -- The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunamis that hit northern Japan Friday killed and injured dozens of people and caused widespread damage, officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0100upienupi-27f10ba8e57fe0f5cf59b668b6d29dcbNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311144800http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115851/1/.htmlTAIPEI: A devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan Friday triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific from the coast of California to Indonesia, though no damages have been reported.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-047d5993471e688ddef142e616a71d47NaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110311144700http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/aust-embassy-in-touch-with-japan-officials-20110311-1br7r.htmlThe federal government is determining if there are any Australian victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100smhensmh-780e075e82bc941c955ea689c9f15510NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311144500http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134446769/tsunami-warning-wides-to-include-hawaii?ft=1&f=1003Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific, including the U.S. western coast, braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0100nprennpr-160339b944d0079d51e239c2b49e5f0bNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311144500http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/03/2011311607470826.htmlCoastline swamped and dozens dead as biggest quake in centuries sends wave crashing ashore and puts Pacific on alert.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0100aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-67390373d59f806379401a6cc6d408c6NuclearDecommissioningNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311144400http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211734&R=R1Death toll expected to increase after biggest earthquake in country's recorded history; ship carrying 100 people swept away by 10-meter tsunami; 25 Israelis in Japan have not yet made contact; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100jpostenjpost-a00f0bd4971915e730a4c42738b970ffNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311143300http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?ID=211741&R=R1Warnings issued for west coast of United States, Pacific basin countries; Hawaii orders all coastal areas evacuated, tsunami expected to hit.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100jpostenjpost-8ab20b16b5604916e9f31420a054cd6eNaturalDisastersCivilProtection19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311143300http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/713504.htmlA devastating earthquake that hit Japan has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific from the coast of California to Indonesia, as authorities try to clear the shorelines.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0100iafricaeniafrica-b321b1950aea8036970cc27e87e273cbNaturalDisasters37.2525317690915 -119.60911084719120110311143300http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8375735/Large-ships-washed-ashore-by-Japanese-tsunami.htmlTsunamis triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake wash ashore ships and leave a huge trail of destruction in north east Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0100telegraphentelegraph-7c3c129f9e4bf0a65be04cbe007ba751NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311143000http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/mar/11/japan-earthquake-flights-cancellationsTokyo closed to international flights after massive earthquake hits the country and triggers a tsunami warning across the Pacific. • Live updates from the Guardian • FCO advice Tokyo's two main airports, Narita and Haneda, are closed to flights following the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan this morning.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:15:00 +0100guardianenguardian-0711186aa161dcfb65afe3e580b37f80NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311141500http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-11-Tsunami-Hawaii_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the U.S. western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake ...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-d48fb1524585f29a03d64f3728013e70NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311135800http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=59318Latest on Pacific tsunami warnings Posted at 11:42 on 11 March, 2011 UTC The acting governor of the Northern Marianas, Eloy Inos, has yet to issue an all clear after the tsunami resulting from the earthquake off Japan. In a statement he says his government is still awaiting results of the impact of the first wave which hit nearly 3 hours ago.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0100rnzienrnzi-58f5bce1177b3177ac1e16ff19116ec4NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311135800http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_us/us_pacific_tsunamiAP - A tsunami spawned by a massive earthquake in Japan raced across the Pacific Ocean early Friday, pushing tourists to the upper levels of high-rise hotels in Hawaii and threatening to swamp low-lying areas of the U.S. western coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-7796791a284b2fceb78a4672384066aeNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311135500http://www.24dash.com/news/communities/2011-03-11-Pacific-islands-brace-themselves-for-tsunamiHawaii and other parts of the Pacific were braced for a destructive tsunami today caused by the massive Japanese earthquake. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 3 a.m. (1300 GMT) today. A relatively minor 4.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +010024dashen24dash-7a8674c884396e6d0b02d62aba14de57NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311135400http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/japan-tsunami-pacific-countries-nextFears that waves will swamp low-lying Pacific islands, with alert zone stretching from Indonesia to the Americas Countries across the Pacific from Indonesia to Peru are bracing for the arrival of a series of tsunamis triggered by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history , with low-lying Pacific islands at greatest risk.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0100guardianenguardian-32387edd1e2f1f32a72ccc801043cf18NaturalDisasters-6.18287 106.82920110311134500http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134446769/tsunami-warning-wides-to-include-hawaii?ft=1&f=1001After a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on Friday, a tsunami warning was expanded to include Hawaii and the entire western U.S. coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0100nprennpr-52ac4a4d502b43d8c3f2984fc7b0febcNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311134200http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231308/tsunami-center-widens-warning-to-include-hawaiiA tsunami spawned by a massive earthquake in Japan raced across the Pacific Ocean early Friday, pushing tourists to the upper levels of high-rise hotels in Hawaii and threatening to swamp low-lying areas of the U.S. western...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-7cccfe5551850cfee84b3d76a267b03eNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311133800http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/earthquake-in-japan-widespread-tsunami-warning-issued/articleshow/7680005.cmsEarthquake in Japan: Widespread tsunami warning issuedThe warning includes Hawaii and extends from Mexico down to South American countries on the Pacific, the center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-cabfcc73512daa4d3e3f02e932ab4bd1NaturalDisastersCivilProtection19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110311133800http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/japan-earthquake-honolulu-other-parts-of-pacific-brace-for-tsunami/articleshow/7679881.cmsThere's long lines at gas stations, and at the Wal-Mart, one of the few places that was open to midnight, people were stocking up on supplies.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-3e20732f69e2eb499dab47e4e7c44546NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311133800http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/tsunami-warning-for-hawaii-parts-of-us-west-coast/articleshow/7678981.cmsTsunami warning for Hawaii, parts of US West CoastRed Cross said the tsunami set off by Japan's major earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands which it could wash over.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0100economictimeseneconomictimes-7b371ec6d551a03a563a810d8e5597f0NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311133800http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-US-Pacific-Tsunami/id-027459a630c141c89b4d5d931568c37bPAPEETE, Tahiti (AP) — A tsunami spawned by a massive earthquake in Japan raced across the Pacific Ocean early Friday, pushing tourists to the upper levels of high-rise hotels in Hawaii and threatening to swamp low-lying areas of the U.S. western coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0100APenAP-7eb7de4470a82f0fcff8bfd8ec08d2c7NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311133000http://www.channel4.com/news/tsunami-hits-japan-after-8-9-magnitude-pacific-quakeChannel 4 News speaks to eyewitnesses after an underwater earthquake off northern Japan triggers a tsunami that is spreading around the Pacific region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:29:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-6b07db41706d8af2eb13ef736cb99b6dNaturalDisastersAlternativeEnergyNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311132900http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?ID=211734&R=R1Death toll expected to increase after biggest earthquake in 140 years hits island; ship carrying 100 people swept away by 10-meter tsunami; 25 Israelis in Japan have not yet made contact; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:28:00 +0100jpostenjpost-d1b3997bd257ec3720f1ace577cafdf1NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311132800http://www.newstalk.ie/2011/news/japan-quake-latest-updates/At least 32 deaths have been reported after what is believed to be the 6th biggest earthquake ever. It has triggered tsunami waves up to 33 feet high which have hit Japan. It has triggered alerts and warnings across virtually the entire Pacific. Minor tsunamis have hit Taiwan but officials say they have not caused [.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0100newstalkennewstalk-cd4f291915517f26cf3be9100c4b2f83NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311132700http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/tsunami-advisory-issued-for-north-and-central-bc-coast/article1938121/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1938121A tsunami watch that was issued for sections of the British Columbia coast following an earthquake in Japan has been elevated to a tsunami advisory. The advisory covers the north coast and the Haida Gwaii Islands, the Bella Bella and Shearwater areas and Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-a53dacf268580a66ef15142631a16fbbNaturalDisasters54.9806001359812 -124.59030731725120110311132100http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/hawaii-and-other-parts-of-pacific-brace-for-tsunami/article1938170/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=1938170Waves about half a metre high hit Wake Island in the Northern Pacific, meaning the biggest waves to hit Hawaii could reach more than two metres, said Gerard Fryer, a geophysicist for the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Residents in coastal areas across the Pacific from Hawaii to Guam were ordered to evacuate to shelters and higher ground.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0100theglobeandmailentheglobeandmail-4583caf2b8c1e74a3141517ed77ba1e8NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311132100http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0311/tsunami.htmlA powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 in the Pacific Ocean off Japan's coast has triggered several tsunamis that have caused widespread devastation.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0100RTERadioenRTERadio-9f98aac05ed7ec256e9bff0d63d220b7NaturalDisastersCivilProtectionNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311132100http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlThe threat of a tsunami prompted the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a warning for at least 50 countries and territories after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0100cnnencnn-cf628323dff2a01e4578b1f057172d07NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311131600http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121678/20110311/japan-earthquake-8-9-magnitude-tsunami-noaa-tsunami-alert-north-japan.htmA tsunami alert has been issued by the NOAA's National Weather Service to Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Kirbati Islands, Hawaii, and many islands on the Pacific coasts. It is reported that the tsunami caused a 12-foot wave in the port city of Kamishi reported San Francisco Chronicle.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-0b48b50b133da97fea9c2e4c1b7c32caNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311131600http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/pacific-islands-braces-for-tsunami-20110311-1br07.htmlHawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the US western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early on Friday after a massive earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0100smhensmh-686661cea2703fc8507b8c1e55677f4eNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311131400http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115851/1/.htmlTAIPEI: Taiwanese authorities said Friday that minor tsunamis set off by a massive quake in Japan reached the island's coastline without causing any damage.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-c70d2a4a204acfeacc8974ccfdce024fNaturalDisastersCivilProtection35.6831 139.80920110311131000http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article962768.ece/Japan-quake-latest-developmentsFollowing are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan on Friday, * indicates a new or updated entryFri, 11 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-01485838cc3bcf6aaf41efd10361a8c0JRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersFinancialCrisisNuclearMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311130500http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/pacific-braces-for-tsunami/story-e6frfku0-1226020064248?from=public_rssHAWAII and other parts of the Pacific including the US western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early on Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:56:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-ccb76658d4cb30564e38fc3aaf86fa66NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311125600http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmLarge areas of Japan's northern Pacific coast have been swamped by a devastating tsunami, engulfing entire towns following a major 8.9 offshore quake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-771b2ed18eede86857220c36964c9ad9NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersJRCSafeguardsPetroleumRefineriesNuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEurope35.6831 139.80920110311125100http://www.eecho.ie/news/world/pacific-countries-await-tsunami-496823.html3/11/2011 - 10:55:07 AM Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific were braced for a destructive tsunami today caused by the massive Japanese earthquake. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 3am (1pm Irish Time) today. A relatively minor 4.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100eechoeneecho-b314a58e79d254ceaa472f166a3d3f71NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311125100http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3162089.htmThe tsunami set off by Japan's huge earthquake is higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross warned.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-7931dc98d34c3e6ea6b1ed9abb8bab0dNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidUNbodies20110311125100http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/03/11/Report-Quake-death-toll-at-least-32/UPI-26711299842527/TOKYO, March 11 (UPI) -- The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunamis that hit northern Japan Friday killed and injured dozens of people besides causing much damage, officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:47:00 +0100upienupi-312f5c9a8a23e67399673af436dbbf19NaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311124700http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7024512960(AHN) - The Tsunami Warning Center issued Friday afternoon a widespread tsunami warning affecting 51 areas in different parts of the world following the massive magnitude 8.9 earthquake that rocked Japan and triggered tsunamis.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:46:00 +0100AHNenAHN-fc59257bdb564a0511a351f97f149172NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311124600http://www.indianexpress.com/news/japan-the-destruction-after/761121/Horrific quake leaves behind trail of destruction -- fires, closed factories and plummeting stocks.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:45:00 +0100financialexpressenfinancialexpress-a28a337cb337c61a25b261215bd28582PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311124500http://dalje.com/en-world/report--quake-death-toll-at-least-32/345174TOKYO, March 11 (UPI) -- The 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunamis that hit northern Japan Friday killed and injured dozens of people besides causing much damage, officials said. Japan's National Police Agency and officials said at least 32 people were killed, including 10 in Iwate Prefecture by tsunami waves, Kyodo News said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:37:00 +0100javno-enenjavno-en-fd1d8f810bffb8f17a174d0095010d2eNaturalDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311123700http://www.cyprus-mail.com/tsunami/aid-agencies-scrambled-help-tsunami-victims/20110311Author: By Stephanie Nebehay The tsunami set off by Japan's huge earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross warned on Friday. Developing countries are at greater risk from the tsunami than Japan, although many have beefed up early warning systems....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:37:00 +0100cyprus-mailencyprus-mail-72d70baca5faf1c642aba6334450aa8bNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAid35.6831 139.80920110311123700http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231324/tsunami-center-widens-warning-to-include-hawaiiHawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the U.S. western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:35:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-a418d1f2c958953d6a687d77c56112d4NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311123500http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42024659/ns/world_news-asiapacific/Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:27:00 +0100msnbcenmsnbc-77f1f46ec81b22dad065bb6f4bf1d8e1NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311122700http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article962592.ece/Aid-groups-scramble-in-face-of-huge-Japan-quakeThe tsunami set off by Japan’s huge earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross warned on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:20:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-6b2b5089270a9330c9558cb8fff46689NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAid35.6831 139.80920110311122000http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-US-Pacific-Tsunami/id-4089611996cb497b9dff85e02496493aHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific including the U.S. western coast braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were being evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 6 a.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100APenAP-e2ade4fd8ae1bf36f4edfe25671ffffeNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311121300http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3162089.htmThe tsunami set off by Japan's huge earthquake is higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross warned.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-0f6deef81a7d3d0451422dbd801464a5NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidUNbodies20110311121300http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/aid-groups-scramble-in-face-of-huge-japan-quakeThe tsunami set off by Japan's huge earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross warnsFri, 11 Mar 2011 12:06:00 +0100trustentrust-68d4dcb8661ba8bcfaee871e8566ab02NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAid35.6831 139.80920110311120600http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/widespread-tsunami-warning-issued-after-japan-quake11 Mar 2011 10:36 Source: reuters // Reuters (Adds Indonesia) By Andrew Marshall SINGAPORE, March 11 (Reuters) - A tsunami warning has been issued for the entire Pacific basin except mainland United States and Canada following a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:06:00 +0100trustentrust-12db1beb9ef39fa07547ebc77da35aa4NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311120600http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/following-89-quake-japan,1706188.htmlSEATTLE March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian, North American and South American countries on the Pacific Rim are facing tsunami alerts following a 8.9 magnitude earthquake, reported to have occurred near Japan 's east coast today. ?Our offices in Indonesia the Philippines Papua New Guinea and the....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:03:00 +0100earthtimesenearthtimes-2fe4f1933112a773974b554aa3bb5c25NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311120300http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/20110311160929/Article/TOKYO: A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan today, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Many injuries were reported from Pacific coastal areas of the main Honshu island and the capital Tokyo,....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:02:00 +0100btimescomenbtimescom-d298e706e79a617bbccbf073ba86cde4AirTransportNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311120200http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/worldupdates/2011-03-11T153703Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-554968-1&sec=WorldupdatesGENEVA (Reuters) - The tsunami set off by Japan's huge earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross warned on Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:53:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-ebbc2a8177ad33c6c1df5bbd906c5acdNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAid35.6831 139.80920110311115300http://www.nst.com.my/articles/TsunamiwarningineffectforPacificIslands/Article/WELLINGTON-- A widespread tsunami warning was in effect for some Pacific islands following the strong earthquake in Japan on Friday, Xinhua News Agency reported.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100nstennst-d984a5566c5cbdc29f94b39e559f3883NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114800http://www.nst.com.my/articles/GooglealertsuserstotsunamiriskafterJapanquake/Article/TOKYO - Internet search giant Google is warning users on its search page about the tsunami danger across the Pacific following the earthquake off the coast of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100nstennst-64c598b32e725361f9cf8467bb7442a6NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311114800http://www.newschannel5.com/story/14231324/tsunami-center-widens-warning-to-include-hawaiiHawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:48:00 +0100newschannel5ennewschannel5-340b43308b7c2d2c3d8a11436a0df636NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311114800http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/03/11/Earthquake-tsunamis-wreak-havoc/UPI-79431299826183/HONSHU, Japan, March 11 (UPI) -- A monstrous 8.9 offshore earthquake trailed by huge tsunamis smashed into northern Japan Friday, causing casualties and much havoc, officials said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:47:00 +0100upienupi-a7b473cb76baefc4fce8fecd7c9f4d31NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311114700http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7316532.htmlThe 8.9-magnitude earthquake which ravaged Japan and sparked a tsunami is the largest quake to ever hit the country, an Australian expert said on Friday. A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a 10-meter high tsunami that did extensive damage. One person is confirmed dead but the toll is expected to rise steeply.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:46:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-f33d705d60167972ba3bffc54a83fb1cNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114600http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3162045.htmA tsunami warning has been issued for the entire Pacific basin except the mainland United States and Canada following a huge earthquake that hit Japan, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:43:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-c9cac2d324caf367a8aced79ce7128d0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80938.9051 -77.016245.3742 -75.650720110311114300http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=15932&title=Massive%20quake%20unleashes%20tsunami%20on%20JapanAFP Friday, March 11, 2011 11:33:03 AM TOKYO--A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Many injuries were reported from Pacific coastal areas of....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0100EgyptianGazetteenEgyptianGazette-af22d1e2c8d7650dc64de6faa365711dAirTransportNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311114200http://www.armradio.am/news/?part=int&id=1943211.03.2011 13:57 Japan was struck by its strongest earthquake in at least a century, an 8.9-magnitude temblor that shook buildings across Tokyo and unleashed a tsunami as high as 10 meters, engulfing towns along the northern coast. At least 18 people were killed by the 33-foot wave and many are....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0100armradioenarmradio-79aa0bb7f1f1095ed735d27de11bacb2NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311114200http://www.channel4.com/news/tsunami-hits-japan-after-8-9-magnitude-pacific-quakeThe coast of northern Japan has been worst hit by a Tsunami that could hit other countries across the Pacific with aftershocks creating more waves.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:41:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-48ae6465a3424b0efcf07082ca31a279NaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyJRCSafeguardsNuclearJRCNuclearSecurity35.6831 139.80920110311114100http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlThe threat of a tsunami prompted the U.S. National Weather Service to issue a warning for at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:37:00 +0100cnnencnn-8fdc23779358207f771e2c8db5d90841NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311113700http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115794/1/.htmlWASHINGTON: The US tsunami monitoring center on Friday widened a warning to virtually the entire Pacific coast, including Australia and South America, after a massive earthquake in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:33:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-6e2a67e18ee97cd1ca2f36b6d6231e25NaturalDisasters47.373271456894 -120.41897402772720110311113300http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2011-03-11-US-Pacific-Tsunami/id-32d7084038bb41fab7d9f42aa8f08ebbHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan. Tsunami sirens were sounded and coastal areas were being evacuated in Hawaii, where the first waves were expected to hit about 3 a.m. Friday.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:26:00 +0100APenAP-33bca63382efd193741566938ba94a25NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311112600http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_us/us_pacific_tsunamiAP - Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific braced for a destructive tsunami early Friday after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-0ae55e2d04af1f5c5ec03d1d1b946538NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311112400http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/fear-for-islands-as-whole-of-pacific-placed-on-alert-2238947.htmlThe tsunami set off by Japan's major earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands which it could wash over, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said today.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:22:00 +0100independentenindependent-577f985ece1168f84e1c810bc30e296fNaturalDisasters20110311112200http://www.news24.com/World/News/Aid-groups-scramble-after-Japan-quake-20110311The tsunami set off by Japan's huge earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands that it could wash over, the Red Cross has warned.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100news24ennews24-f7a6f87616b7f0b8ca86d7fae4e60224NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAid35.6831 139.80920110311111900http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=211726&R=R4Biggest earthquake to hit island state in 140 years triggers 10-meter tsunami; E. Asia, S. America under tsunami warning; hotel collapses in city of Sendai, people feared buried in rubble; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100jpostenjpost-9a0a9abb138543ced200c5aec1f49374NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311111900http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?ID=211726&R=R1Biggest earthquake to hit island state in 140 years triggers 10-meter tsunami; E. Asia, S. America under tsunami warning; hotel collapses in city of Sendai, people feared buried in rubble; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100jpostenjpost-1569926661e4fb6b29b39cb78054cf55NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311111900http://www.news.com.au/world/magnitude-quake-strikes-japan/story-e6frfkyi-1226019903430?from=public_rssRUSSIA, Taiwan, Phillipines and Hawaii on tsunami watch after a 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's northeastern coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:18:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-88d59b4fce8a6921351942fe8181dfa2NaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311111800http://www.haaretz.com/news/international/tsunami-warning-in-effect-across-pacific-north-america-following-japan-quake-1.348540?localLinksEnabled=falseA tsunami warning was extended to the whole of the Pacific basin, except for mainland United States and Canada, following the earthquake off Japan, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said on Friday. The warning includes Hawaii and extends from Mexico and Central America down to South American countries on the Pacific, the center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0100haaretzenhaaretz-451342de16ec31743ce69fff5edac990CivilProtectionNaturalDisasters19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110311111400http://www.smh.com.au/world/89-20110311-1brdl.htmlA DEVASTATING wall of water swept across Japan's east coast north of Tokyo late yesterday, destroying towns and suburbs that immediately before had been shaken by one of the heaviest earthquakes recorded in 100 years.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100smhensmh-6268e2430dacabca150c3b5e199ce35bNuclearNaturalDisasters20110311105900http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/australian-embassy-seeking-for-quake-info-20110311-1br7r.htmlThe federal government is determining if there are any Australian victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0100smhensmh-4f1d2975abeabdc6ecbd41b7df3c9f0eNaturalDisasters20110311105900http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/worldupdates/2011-03-11T141343Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-554935-1&sec=WorldupdatesSINGAPORE (Reuters) - A tsunami warning has been issued for areas across East Asia and the western coast of South America following a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-efe465d404cd46d194170f67ce8f2f03NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8091.298828 103.82489820110311105800http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedThe Maltese embassy in Beijing is currently trying to locate the 30 or so Maltese in Japan to check about their safety, sources said this morning. A massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-6002551b0cbac2bc868a079e212c6de3NuclearPetroleumRefineriesNuclearEnergyNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311105800http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/3/11/nation/20110311164413&sec=nationHONOLULU: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii widened its tsunami warning to include most of the Pacific Ocean region Friday after a massive earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:58:00 +0100thestar-myenthestar-my-5bc938f8b5960dcfe0a9f74fdf9d963cNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311105800http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-11-Tsunami-Hawaii_N.htm?csp=34news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20UsatodaycomNation-TopStories%20%28News%20-%20Nation%20-%20Top%20Stories%29Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific are bracing for a destructive tsunami after a massive earthquake struck in Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0100usaTodayenusaToday-6c3af89a888d62ff05788d47cf02480aNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311105600http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=563815082An 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Japan. Tsunami warnings are in place across the Pacific.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100fcoenfco-e27aeb7def9e6b5260662f1644c76188NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311105400http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/ts_afp/japanquakeAFP - A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-7235f738450ec2f72abe41b10dcaa011NuclearNaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80920110311105400http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711806&ref=rssA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Three people have so far been reported...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-041b0cb3a9a435eaa5375e62877791d2NuclearJRCNuclearSecurityMaritimeSafetyEuropeNuclearEnergyNaturalDisastersAirTransportJRCSafeguards35.6831 139.80920110311104400http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/no-tsunami-threat-for-australia/story-e6frfku0-1226019965621?from=public_rssTHE Bureau of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia following the deadly 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:30:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-c0a74fd387580989b79130b70b5e52d0NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110311103000http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedThe Maltese embassy in Beijing is currently trying to locate the 30 or so Maltese in Japan to check about their safety, sources said this morning. A massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:27:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-a97abf8e69e97637ec956a14adb23c8aNuclearPetroleumRefineriesNuclearEnergyNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.2086 110.72720110311102700http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-earthquake-aftermath-at-a-glance-2238988.htmlFollowing are main developments in the earthquake measuring 8.9 that struck northeast Japan today.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:19:00 +0100independentenindependent-24137bb791c0d95f4d2274e7a1ee704aPetroleumRefineriesNuclearFinancialCrisisNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101900http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/tsunami-may-wash-over-pacific-islands-fears-red-cross-2238947.htmlThe tsunami set off by Japan's major earthquake is currently higher than some Pacific islands which it could wash over, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said today.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:19:00 +0100independentenindependent-238830a6b84add4e22389a35a79ea982NaturalDisasters20110311101900http://www.haaretz.com/news/international/tsunami-warnings-in-effect-across-pacific-following-japan-quake-1.348540?localLinksEnabled=falseA tsunami warning has been extended to the whole of the Pacific basin, except for mainland United States and Canada, following the earthquake in Japan, the NOAA's National Weather Service said on Friday. The warning includes Mexico and Central and South American countries on the Pacific, NOAA's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:14:00 +0100haaretzenhaaretz-502e9e2c62260d3d1b02c3a880d5ff60NaturalDisasters19.3395004253507 -99.627266840977620110311101400http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/png-not-expecting-devastation-after-quake-20110311-1br8j.htmlPNG and Solomons authorities are on a tsunami warning but are not expecting any of the devastation experienced in Japan after an 8.9 quake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:13:00 +0100smhensmh-4dbd835d2efdcb423b27938b7cba4622NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101300http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?ID=211720&R=R1Biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years triggers 10-meter tsunami, kills at least 6 people; 4 million homes without power; hotel collapses in city of Sendai, people feared buried in rubble; UN rescue teams on standby.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0100jpostenjpost-f1a05a744f0b5443f2ed38867b04e9dbFinancialCrisisNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311101200http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2011/03/2011311607470826.htmlAt least eight people killed as tsunami causes major damage after 8.9-magnitude quake strikes off the coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:09:00 +0100aljazeera-enenaljazeera-en-155137df9440a57d60071ab4369c2750NuclearDecommissioningNuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311100900http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/article962255.ece/Widespread-tsunami-warning-issued-after-Japan-quakeA tsunami warning has been issued for areas across East Asia and the western coast of South America following a huge earthquake that hit Japan, says the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:04:00 +0100thetimes-zaenthetimes-za-59b7cbcd853002f098eba9c5a347262bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311100400http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/ACIO-8EUBVY?OpenDocument&RSS20&RSS20=FSBy Miwa Suzuki (AFP) – 2 hours ago TOKYO — A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0100reliefWeb-latestUpdatesenreliefWeb-latestUpdates-20854eb7836a09e010389ab1d0d5741eNuclearNaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311100300http://www.latimes.com/news/la-naw-hawaii-warning-20110312,0,7623922.story?track=rssThe Pacific warning center urges swift action to protect lives and property.A widespread tsunami warning is in effect for much of the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, where authorities have warned damage could occur along the coasts of all islands.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:01:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-0dfe7c4f8f9d3ede12f6c3823370ec5fNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311100100http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115777/1/.htmlTOKYO: A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:57:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-c82e4703f18fe20ccc247411f34de2b4NuclearNaturalDisastersAirTransport35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311095700http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:56:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-4c5f2ba74aa0bf3731101cf3cffccaaeNuclearPetroleumRefineriesNuclearEnergyNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095600http://minivannews.com/news-in-brief/tsunami-warning-only-for-pacific-region-after-8-8-japan-quake-met-office-17035An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale has hit Japan prompting a tsunami warning to be issued for the Pacific Ocean.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100minivannewsenminivannews-bd85233b744e2fc0cafb1ddb9e3d26f0NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095300http://www.channel4.com/news/tsunami-hits-japan-after-8-9-magnitude-pacific-quakeThe coast of northern Japan has been worst hit by a Tsunami that could hit other countries across the Pacific with aftershocks creating more waves.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:53:00 +0100channel4newsenchannel4news-0666571255288b39f3cdb89459d2284cNuclearNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095300http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/tZb6kDCcmNY/index.htmlAuthorities in at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands issued tsunami warnings Friday after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, the National Weather Service said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:51:00 +0100cnnencnn-38ac2072c1c39dffa8a61962d6136673NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311095100http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/tsunami-alert-spreads-across-pacific-ocean-2238947.htmlThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii widened its tsunami warning to include most of the Pacific Ocean region today.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0100independentenindependent-5baa51b3407c7f7589aaaab2357f45ffNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311094900http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/03/11/Tsunami-warning-issued-for-Pacific-area/UPI-41701299830778/SYDNEY, March 11 (UPI) -- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for a wide area in the Pacific following Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake off Japan's east coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:45:00 +0100upienupi-7bffea525795999e07932b03dc21a431NaturalDisasters20110311094500http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121606/20110311/tsunami-engulfs-northern-japan-after-massive-quake-australia-among-territories-warned.htmA devastating tsunami is engulfing towns in Japan's northern Pacific coast following a major offshore quake today. Japanese television is broadcasting cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0100ibtimes-cnenibtimes-cn-d9495b13b984289a606f77a10d0225f9NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.809-35.3499 149.04220110311094000http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/tsunami-swamps-japan-coast/story-e6frfku0-1226019947324?from=public_rssENTIRE towns in Japan's north were swamped by a wall of water today after a ten-meter tsunami slammed into the nation's Pacific coast.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-f16c67225099b5321c40d79e09f38100ManMadeDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311093800http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/govt-urges-aussies-in-japan-to-call-dfat/story-e6frfku0-1226019951456?from=public_rssTHE federal government has urged Australians in Japan in need of help to call its consular emergency line.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:38:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-997286841efb3667fadf7dc0b63de14bNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311093800http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/ACIO-8EUBVY?OpenDocument&RSS20=18-PTOKYO — A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Many injuries were reported from Pacific coastal areas of the main Honshu island and the capital....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:37:00 +0100reliefWebenreliefWeb-20854eb7836a09e010389ab1d0d5741eNaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311093700http://dalje.com/en-world/tsunami-warning-issued-for-pacific-area/345143SYDNEY, March 11 (UPI) -- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for a wide area in the Pacific following Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake off Japan's east coast. The area covered by the warning included Japan, Russia, Marcus Island, North Marianas, Guam, Wake Island and....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100javno-enenjavno-en-a0704453fc998dadb88b505d2fc59e51NaturalDisasters64.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110311093500http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=248858A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-meter high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0100nowlebanonennowlebanon-4ebd7ae64bd53c9a24aa0a3bca094a2eAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311093500http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/11/tsunami-center-widens-warning-pacific.htmlThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has widened its tsunami warning to incude most of the Pacific Ocean region.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0100JakartaPostenJakartaPost-c2e4746698836113488de38b67c6c94cNaturalDisasters19.6002375848274 -155.51972568010920110311093200http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/-/1068/1122996/-/4ggnixz/-/index.htmlA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0100DailyNationenDailyNation-10fe675a13d6106ca0c4f39d6e08747eAirTransportNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311093000http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/massive-quake-unleashes-tsunami-on-japan-20110311-1br0z.htmlA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-1ea674d863ab641610e5d6e5446cd4edNaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/no-tsunami-threat-for-australia-20110311-1br7r.htmlNo tsunami warnings for Australia or New Zealand following the deadly 8.9-magnitude earthquake that has hit Japan.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-021d6eb2e8631676ab1e6431d880d161NaturalDisasters-35.3499 149.04220110311092500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/govt-urges-aussies-in-japan-to-call-dfat-20110311-1br7p.htmlThe federal government has urged Australians in Japan in need of help to call its consular emergency line.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-19a4f0a2e63eae2d6fa70e568f3e4a7fNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/massive-quake-unleashes-tsunami-on-japan-20110311-1br07.htmlA massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Friday, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100smhensmh-eb1131a033c6641ebfc0e72c5cf1ee79NaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-2df949ae63490b420dc22f978cc09c11PetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersNuclearEnergyNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311092500http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/233949/Japan-hit-by-33ft-tsunami-after-massive-earthquake-in-Pacific/JAPAN was hit by a huge tsunami this morning as a massive offshore earthquake threatened to devastate the country.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:22:00 +0100expressenexpress-15184e163025e31e0fa93c2c7fc5377fPetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyWorldNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311092200http://www.nst.com.my/articles/MassivequakeunleashestsunamionJapan/Article/TOKYO: A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan today, unleashing a monster 10-metre high tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:17:00 +0100nstennst-a1c31a78f81ff23609cd70d84f082b71NaturalDisastersAirTransportNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311091700http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/35278/Major_tsunami_hits_Japan_after_massive_quakeTOKYO, March 11, 2011 (AFP) — A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns. Multiple injuries, but no immediate deaths, were reported from the Pacific coastal area....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:09:00 +0100haveeruenhaveeru-55ae54d49b34882a49edaa0c041758e5NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311090900http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:54:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-84194aed523eb87e28319f3c7e5bd48bPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311085400http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=19919&icid=4&d_str=20110311(1 hr 33 mins ago) A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands after an 8.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. "An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:49:00 +0100thestandard-hkenthestandard-hk-fcf5b848c4d9625bf95c95998c2016b5NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311084900http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3161918.htm?desktopLast Updated: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +1100 Pacific Islanders were warned to move to high ground immediately on Friday evening for fear of tsumamis after a powerful 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan. There were warnings in Guam, Yap, the Marshall Islands, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, Indonesia,....Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:49:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-f97648d7047f1a5d1615f89e3b46cd1aNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311084900http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fgw-japan-quake-20110311,0,6126813.story?track=rssA 13-foot tsunami washes away dozens of cars, boats and even buildings along the northeastern coast. A tsunami warning stretches from Russia to Guam.Japan was struck by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a 13-foot tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:46:00 +0100latimesenlatimes-3e56bfb9cadfc7508469d69aa190c29bMaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311084600http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmLarge areas of Japan's northern Pacific coast have been swamped by a devastating tsunami, engulfing entire towns following a major 8.9 offshore quake.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:42:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-021e0b2c4d554ba16b40e4b00bd9ba58ManMadeDisastersPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311084200http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/major-tsunami-hits-japan-after-massive-quake-20110311-1br0z.htmlA massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:40:00 +0100smhensmh-32c7bfa51a91f94741854de6b5cdafdcNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311084000http://www.nst.com.my/articles/TsunamialertforwesternPacificcoastlines/Article/TOKYO: A tsunami warning was issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands Friday after a 7.9-magnitude quake struck off Japan, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:31:00 +0100nstennst-77fd05cd388e8613eb6c5e3dc3ddd045NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311083100http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711752&ref=rssJapan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast, triggering a 4-metre tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.In various locations along Japan's coast,...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:30:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-3a3b878d4bd038951dd7b59b9519e091MaritimeSafetyEuropeNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311083000http://www.iafrica.com/iafrica/713335.htmlA massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:30:00 +0100iafricaeniafrica-6d45c47fd129d05800764025914de0f8NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311083000http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110311/local/powerful-quake-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issuedA massive earthquake initially measured at 8.8-magnitude and later upgraded to 8.9 shook Japan at 6.45 this morning (the afternoon in Japan), unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:24:00 +0100timesofmaltaentimesofmalta-b2e9b565b04819c976bc0a7fb1024facNaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311082400http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110311/wl_asia_afp/japanquakeAFP - A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0100news-yahooennews-yahoo-8e185570fbc09a470790708c99eae625NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80920110311082300http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1115777/1/.htmlTOKYO: Japan issued its top tsunami warning after a major offshore quake measuring 7.9 hit on Friday, strongly swaying buildings in Tokyo and sending people fleeing onto the streets.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +0100channelnewsasiaenchannelnewsasia-767ff8c442d327104a8cb12555b6c076NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311082000http://www.english.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20110311-japan-earthquake-triggers-tsunamiJapan An 8.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the north-west of Japan, triggering a four-metre tsunami that sent ships and cars crashing into coastal towns. It has prompted tsunami warnings around the Pacific. Aftershocks are continuing on Friday, an hour after the quake hit.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:13:00 +0100radiofranceinternationale-enenradiofranceinternationale-en-fae459e7cd9d0d96391c06cb98356168NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311081300http://www.news24.com/World/News/Massive-quakae-hits-Japan-20110311A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan, Russia and the Mariana Islands after a 8.8-magnitude quake struck off Japan, say reports.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:09:00 +0100news24ennews24-02dd4de8a52d5cd31620e3f0c64084eaNaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311080900http://www.nation.co.ke/News/world/-/1068/1122988/-/4ggnjrz/-/index.htmlA massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Japan on Friday, unleashing a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and carried cars through the streets of coastal towns.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:59:00 +0100DailyNationenDailyNation-936304bed631b139551711ebc97fe4a1NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.80920110311075900http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmJapan has issued its top tsunami warning after a major offshore quake measuring 8.8 hit on Friday, strongly swaying buildings in Tokyo and sending people fleeing into the streets.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:50:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-1fcc0271185320f3813a483cfafe4919NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311075000http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161866.htmJapan has issued its top tsunami warning after a major offshore quake measuring 7.9 hit on Friday, strongly swaying buildings in Tokyo and sending people fleeing into the streets.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:35:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-9a974ba34e928cccadd0d1f605ba4eb7NaturalDisastersNuclear35.6831 139.80935.6831 139.80920110311073500http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10711380&ref=rssA 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea but is not expected to have caused a tsunami.The quake struck at 7.24am local time (10.24am NZT), 4km north-east of Kandrian, New Britain, at a depth of 43.2km,...Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:49:00 +0100nzheraldennzherald-3f5a99be77a564bb5d0d66a99374b117NaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.6716-9.48177 147.18420110310004900http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7314684.htmlA strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck Papua New Guinea's earthquake-prone New Britain Island on Thursday, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology reported. The inland earthquake, just 24km from the city of Kandrian, hit at 7.24 a.m. (local time) on Thursday, but there were no reports of damage, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology said.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-090fb5ba3180b132fd5cc25d521dfdd1NaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.671651.4879 -0.177998-9.48177 147.18464.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110310103900http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7314688.htmlAn earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck New Britain region, Papua New Guinea on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center. The epicenter, with a depth of about 30 kilometers, was monitored at 6.0 degrees south latitude and 149.7 degrees east longitude, the center said in a statement posted on its website.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0100peopledailyenpeopledaily-7e5dbfce46ba04c3591095315eca0fc2NaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.671651.4879 -0.177998-9.48177 147.18420110310103900http://story.irishsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/2411cd3571b4f088/id/43657432/Four quakes offshore of Japan Papua New Guinea's earthquake-prone New Britain Island has been rattled by a 6.5 magnitude quake but there are no reports of damage. The inland earthquake, just ...Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:10:00 +0100irishsunenirishsun-bc28c390c14ae95c88073efccccee235NaturalDisasters35.6831 139.8099.55038 -13.671651.4879 -0.177998-9.48177 147.18464.99060768658 -18.59399153954320110310051000http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/10/2011031001421.htmlA strong earthquake has hit northeastern Papua New Guinea, but there are no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the preliminary magnitude of the Thursday morning quake was 6.6. The epicenter of the quake, which was fairly shallow at a depth of 43 kilometers, was 27 kilometers northeast of the town of Kandrian.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:05:00 +0100chosunenchosun-c186e00fd9adc98ade70ad0f7f926d94NaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.6716-9.48177 147.18420110310050500http://en.rian.ru/natural/20110310/162932418.htmlA 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook the coast of Papua New Guinea late on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:12:00 +0100rian-enenrian-en-47b9bdd074e67b34c3832e5dcaeb29d8NaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.6716-9.48177 147.18420110310021200http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201103/3160095.htm?desktopLast Updated: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:56:00 +1100 A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea this morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The epicentre of the quake, which was fairly shallow at a depth of 43.2 kilometres, was only 27km north-northeast of the town of Kandrian.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:42:00 +0100australianetworknewsenaustralianetworknews-9b1c831afcb73f6f03703457c0bc246eNaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.6716-9.48177 147.18420110310014200http://www.nst.com.my/articles/Strong6_6quakerattlesremotepartofPapua/Article/SYDNEY: A remote region of Papua New Guinea was rattled by a strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake on Thursday, seismologists said, but there were no reports of damage or of a tsunami.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:36:00 +0100nstennst-15462502c25a63bf41d0151e80796f40NaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.6716-9.48177 147.18420110310013600http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/magnitude-quake-strikes-off-papua-new-guinea/story-e6frfku0-1226018872591?from=public_rssA 6.5 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Papua New Guinea. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology says the undersea quake was recorded off the New Britain region of the country at 8.24am (AEDT) today. No tsunami warning has been issued for Australian territories.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:30:00 +0100news_com_auennews_com_au-8815cf3646a6ad21e446d966b33db104NaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.671651.4879 -0.177998-9.48177 147.18420110309233000http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/10/3160030.htmA strong earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea this morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:19:00 +0100abc-auenabc-au-0bdbee015299aba6328caac62f78f78aNaturalDisasters9.55038 -13.6716-9.48177 147.18420110309231900http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/270&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=enIP/11/270 Brussels, 9 March 2011 EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will make a key visit to Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea between 13 and 21 March 2011. His first stop in Kuala Lumpur will focus on the progress made in the current ...Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:06:00 +0100europa-pressReleaseseneuropa-pressReleases-c3c6795ae7f8be5a1aa8381769a0ee97CivilProtectionKarelDeGuchtNaturalDisastersEconomicPartnershipAgreementsJohnClancyEU-PacificEU-Asia-41.3348 174.8079.55038 -13.67163.15021 101.7083.15021 101.708-9.48177 147.184-35.3499 149.04220110309120600