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Tsunami warning issued for parts of Pacific after earthquake off Papua New Guinea | |
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A powerful earthquake struck near the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Monday, prompting officials to warn that hazardous tsunami waves could affect some coastlines in the Pacific. | A powerful earthquake struck near the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Monday, prompting officials to warn that hazardous tsunami waves could affect some coastlines in the Pacific. |
The magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Monday at a depth of 40 miles, about 30 miles southeast of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said. | The magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Monday at a depth of 40 miles, about 30 miles southeast of the town of Kokopo in northeastern Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey said. |
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coasts located within 620 miles of Kokopo. That includes Papua New Guinea and the nearby Solomon Islands. | The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coasts located within 620 miles of Kokopo. That includes Papua New Guinea and the nearby Solomon Islands. |
The tsunami warning center said tsunami waves reaching 3 to 10 feet were possible for Papua New Guinea's coastlines. | The tsunami warning center said tsunami waves reaching 3 to 10 feet were possible for Papua New Guinea's coastlines. |
Tsunami waves of less than 1 foot could hit other Pacific island nations, Japan, Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii. | Tsunami waves of less than 1 foot could hit other Pacific island nations, Japan, Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii. |
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