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Indonesia: Volcanic Eruption after Earthquake in Japan

Today, Karangetang Volcano erupted after the devastating earthquake of 8.9 degrees that slamed northeastern Japan. The volcano began to spew clouds of gas and lava down its slopes. Indonesian authorities have begun evacuating residents living in villages near the volcano. So far...
Posted On 11 Mar 2011
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Tsunami Waves Hit Hawaii

The quake that stroke Japan’s North East today (8.9 degrees on the Richter scale) has caused tsunami waves to hit Hawaii. Kauai Island was the first one that received the impact, according to reports from the Tsunami Warning Center Pacific in Hawaii, the tsunami waves quickly...
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Possible Tsunami in the Ecuadorian Coasts Warns the Population

Due to the earthquake of 8.9 on the Richter Scale that slamed Japan yesterday afternoon, the Galapagos Islands (1,000 km from the coast of America) prepares for an evacuation of the entire village. The earthquake warning extends from the Mexican coast to Chile, according to the...
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Correa Signed State of Emergency

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa signed a 60-day state of emergency  decree on Friday. This decree orders the evacuation of the coastal areas until there is an updated  report of the situation today at 17:00, because it is the estimated time when the tsunami could reach the...
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288 people are Dead and more than 349 are missing in Japan’s Biggest Quake

The quake, which struck at 15:00 in Japan, reached at 8.9 on the Richter scale and is the largest recorded earthquake in Japan in 140 years. At the moment, according to the latest reports of the local police, 288 people are dead and more than 349 are missing. The quake triggered...
Posted On 11 Mar 2011
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