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Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia, tsunami warning issued - 12 Sep 2007
Malaysia Star,JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP): A powerful earthquake off western Indonesia triggered warnings of a potentially destructive tsunami across much of the Indian Ocean
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Issued - 12 Sep 2007
Voice of AmericaBy VOA News A strong earthquake has struck Indonesia, shaking buildings in the capital and triggering a tsunami warning. Indonesian authorities say the
QUAKE IN INDONESIA: TSUNAMI ALERT IN 5 COUNTRIES - 12 Sep 2007
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia,Sept 12 - An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale has hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra and has triggered a tsunami alert in Indonesia,
Quake hit Indonesia, Tsunami warning given, coastal areas of ... - 12 Sep 2007
Kerala Online,A powerful earthquake off western Indonesia triggered warnings of a potentially destructive tsunami across much of the Indian Ocean region.
Tsunami alert for Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
NEWS.com.au,A POWERFUL quake measuring 7.9 struck near Indonesia's Sumatra island, triggering tsunami warnings in Indonesia, Malaysia, northwest Australia,
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami in western Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
Jakarta Post,JAKARTA (AP): A massive earthquake hit Indonesia onWednesday, triggering a tsunami in the town of Padang and warnings for much of the Indian Ocean region,
Tsunami alerts sounded in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives - 12 Sep 2007
AFPNEW DELHI (AFP) — India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives issued tsunami alerts after a massive earthquake off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island,
Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quakes - 12 Sep 2007
Guardian Unlimited,The Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami warning today after two major earthquakes shook the area around Sumatra island. Officials at the Indonesian
Powerful quake strikes Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
CNN InternationalJAKARTA, Indonesia (CNN) -- Indonesia's meteorological center lifted the tsunami watch issued after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of
Sri Lanka issues tsunami alert - 12 Sep 2007
Inquirer.net,COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka issued a tsunami alert following a powerful earthquake on Wednesday off the western coast of Indonesia, officials said.
Tsunami recorded at Cocos Island - 12 Sep 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,A 15cm tsunami has been observed at Cocos Island following a massive 7.9-magnitude undersea earthquake off the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island.
Roundup: Portrait of the Canadian family; Abe quits and Putin ... - 12 Sep 2007
National Post,Tsunami warning: A powerful quake measuring 7.9 struck near Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday triggering tsunami warnings in Indonesia, Malaysia,
India, Sri Lanka On Tsunami Alert After Massive Earthquake In ... - 12 Sep 2007
News Locale,Indonesia was facing the specter of yet another disastrous tsunami after a powerful earthquake rocked Bengkulu province in southern Sumatra.
8.2 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
Mongabay.comIn December 2004, a quake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami that killed more than 230000 people, including 160000 people in Indonesia's province of Aceh.
Small tsunami follows powerful earthquake in Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
KXLY,AP AP JAKARTA, INDONESIA -- A powerful earthquake near Indonesia has caused buildings to sway in at least four countries, and triggered a small tsunami.
Indonesia Earthquake: Small Tsunami Strikes, Aftershock Concerns - 12 Sep 2007
Post Chronicle...by Jack Ryan Indonesia has been hit with two massive earthquakes, one of them being a 7.9 magnitude quake, and a small tsunami has hit.
Tsunami warning issued after quake rocks Indonesia, Singapore - 12 Sep 2007
Kyodo News,The tremors were also felt in Malaysia and Thailand and the tsunami warning has been extended into the Indian Ocean. In Indonesia, so far, there have no
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami in western Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung),By ROBIN McDOWELL - AP Writer © AP © AP (live-PR.com) - JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A massive earthquake hit Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami in
8.2 quake hits Sumatra, tsunami warning issued - 12 Sep 2007
EiTB,About 20 minutes after the quake hit, Indonesia's meteorological agency lifted its tsunami warning and said via a telephone text message that there had been
Tsunami warnings after Sumatra quake - 12 Sep 2007
Mirror.co.uk,A powerful earthquake measuring 7.9 struck near Indonesia's Sumatra island on Wednesday triggering tsunami warnings across the region, officials said.
Powerful quake shakes Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
Kazinform,A massive undersea earthquake sparked a tsunami that killed more than 130000 people in Indonesia in December 2004. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued
Lanka coastline evacuation begins expecting small tsunami within ... - 12 Sep 2007
Asian Tribune,The DMS announced 'to expect a small tsunami between 7.50 pm – 8.30 pm'. The announcements became especially frequent once Indonesia's Padang city was hit
Tsunami alert as quake jolts Sumatra and Java - Summary - 12 Sep 2007
Earthtimes.org...on Wednesday evening, prompting government authorities to issue a tsunami watch that was later withdrawn for Indonesia - but not for nearby nations.
INDIA'S GOVERNMENT OCEAN CENTRE ISSUES TSUNAMI ALERT FOR ANDAMAN - 12 Sep 2007
Reuters AlertNet,Greenpeace activists hang a banner at Indonesia's largest-listed energy firm PT Medco Energi Internasional's headquarters during a protest in Jakarta,
Tsunami Strikes Padang after Major Earthquake Hits Indian Ocean Basin - 12 Sep 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Indonesia on Wednesday giving rise to a tsunami that produced a nine foot wave that hit Padang.
Massive quake strikes Indonesia - 12 Sep 2007
WCBD-TV,Photo By: AP By AP Officials have issued a tsunami warning for wide areas of the Indian Ocean region and Australia after a powerful earthquake in Indonesia.
Indonesian quake shakes buildings in Singapore - 12 Sep 2007
Khaleej Times,SINGAPORE - Singaporeans fled from shaking buildings Wednesday after a massive 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck neighbouring Indonesia and sparked tsunami
Close Shave for Vellitherai unit - 12 Sep 2007
IndiaGlitz,As it happened strong earth quake struck Indonesia as a result of which tsunami warning was issued. The whole crews were shocked over the developments.
Tsunami warnings issued for Indian Ocean - 12 Sep 2007
Continuity Central (press release),This follows a 7.9 magnitude earthquake near Southern Sumatera, Indonesia. THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO AREAS WITHIN AND BORDERING THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND
Earlybird Roundup: Indonesian Earthquake, AG Pick, Disaster Plan - 12 Sep 2007
The Gate - National Journal,A strong earthquake measuring 7.9 hit southern Indonesia today, triggering a small tsunami. A tsunami watch has been issued for all Indian Ocean areas.
EXTRA: Buildings sway in Singapore from Indonesia quake - 12 Sep 2007
DigitalJournal.com,...parts of Indonesia late Wednesday. The Meteorological Service said a regional tsunami may be generated, but it is unlikely to effect the city-state.
Local level disaster training takes off - 12 Sep 2007
Jakarta Post,But the receivers cannot determine the occurrence of a tsunami. Indonesia has one tsunami early-warning-system buoy -- but it is not fully functioning.
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KXMC,JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Authorities have issued a tsunami warning after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 hit near western Indonesia.
Earthquake fatality - 12 Sep 2007
Sky News Australia,There are reports at least one person has been killed and dozens injured in an earthquake in Indonesia. The 7.9 quake triggered a tsunami in the town of
StreetInsider.com Pre-Open Movers 09/12 - 12 Sep 2007
StreetInsider.com (subscription),Taylor Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: TAYD) 7% HIGHER; Two powerful earthquakes reported in Indonesia. Tsunami alert issued Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) 4.8%
Premarket Movers: Amgen Continues Climb - 12 Sep 2007
Forbes,The US Geological Survey said the underwater quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.9, and the temblor triggered tsunami warnings in the region.
Britain grants fund for disaster management in Indonesia - Sep 11, 2007
People's Daily Online,Indonesia has been rampant on natural disaster, including flood, landslide, earthquake and tsunami. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed in the
Governor Irwandi Yusuf of Aceh, Indonesia Begins Business ... - Sep 10, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...“After 30 years of conflict and the devastating tsunami in December 2004, the people of Aceh are at an important cross-road that will determine success for
Indonesia seeks Russian help in fight against bird flu - minister - Sep 11, 2007
RIA Novosti,The world's fourth most populous country, which was struck by a devastating tsunami in December 2004, Indonesia is one of the most popular venues for
Students plant mangroves in Aceh, Indonesia, under ADB project - Sep 7, 2007
Forbes,1000 mangroves in Aceh, Indonesia, one of the hardest hit regions during the December 2004 tsunami, under the Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Project,
Showing solidarity - Sep 9, 2007
Jakarta Post,Perhaps the most striking example of this came at the close of 2004, when an underwater earthquake caused a tsunami killing people in nations from Indonesia
Guatemala/Honduras/Nicaragua/Indonesia: Hotline 10 Sep 2007 - Sep 10, 2007
ReliefWeb (press release),Following the tsunami, Church World Service provided thousands of blankets, CWS Hygiene, School, and Baby Kits, medicines, and other hygiene and shelter
Tsunami Museum Sparks Debate in Indonesia - Aug 27, 2007
Voice of AmericaThe giant tsunami touched a dozen nations ringing the Indian Ocean - but Indonesia suffered the most casualties with 170000 people dead and missing.
Indonesia to build $7.5-million museum to commemorate 2004 tsunami - Aug 21, 2007
The Canadian Press,BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia will build a $7.5-million tsunami museum in Aceh province to commemorate the 230000 people who died when towering
Indonesia to build tsunami museum in Aceh - Aug 22, 2007
Reuters India,Indonesia will build a $7.4 million museum in Aceh province in memory of about 170000 people who died there in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami,
Indonesia: Muslim Aid's sustainable program for the people of Aceh - Sep 7, 2007
ReliefWeb (press release),Past conditions have not been conducive to civil society development in Aceh, and since the Tsunami many groups have been formed.
Tsunami warning system to begin operations this month - Sep 7, 2007
Hindu,A massive earthquake off Indonesia's Sumatra island in December 2004 triggered a tsunami that killed more than 230000 people and left a half million
9/11: Looking back and moving forward - Sep 11, 2007
Rediff,The damage in men and equipment suffered by pirate gangs during the tsunami of December 2004 did contribute to some extent to this fall, but increased
Study: Bangladesh Faces Tsunami Threat - Sep 6, 2007
The Associated Press...on added urgency in recent years after a 9.3-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's Sumatra island in December 2004 triggered a tsunami that killed more
Tsunami program mines knowledge - Aug 29, 2007
Jakarta Post,Observers from India, Indonesia, the Maldives and Sri Lanka are gathering documents to be later summarized and presented at the 4th International Conference
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28.2 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in Indonesia
(8/12/2007) An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia Wednesday at 6:10 pm local time. The epicenter was located 130 km (80 miles) southwest of Bengkulu, Sumatra and 620 km (385 miles) west-northwest of Jakarta at a depth of 30 km (18.6 miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami waves hit Florida, Maine
(8/14/2007) Waves from the devastating December 2004 tsunami were recorded along the Atlantic coast of North America, reports a new study published in Geophysical Research Letters.
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
(8/8/2007) A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java on Thursday, causing widespread panic according to Reuters. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Sudden sea level rise could put hundreds of millions at risk
(4/19/2007) A sudden surge in sea levels could put more than a billion people at risk reports new research presented by scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Tsunami-producing quake caused mass coral death in Indonesia
(4/11/2007) Researchers say 300 kilometers of sea floor heaved more than a meter upwards, exposing -- and killing -- corals in unprecedented numbers. Scientists have reported what is thought to be one of the world's greatest mass death of corals ever recorded as a result of the earthquake in Aceh, Indonesia on 28 March 2005.
Coral reefs help protect from tsunami damage
(12/18/2006) Healthy coral reefs can help reduce the impact of tsunami waves relative to unhealthy or dead reefs, according to a new Princeton University study published in the December 14 edition of the journal Geophysical Review Letters.
Another large tsunami could hit Indonesia soon
(12/4/2006) Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) say that the Indonesian island of Sumatra could be due for another large tsunami like the one that devastated the island on December 26, 2004. Their research is published in the December 4 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Tsunami reconstruction drives illegal logging in Indonesia
(8/6/2006) Tsunami reconstruction efforts are continuing to boost illegal logging and deforestation in Indonesia according to a new article published by the Associated Press.
Reefs threatened by tsunami reconstruction
(3/16/2006) Indian Ocean coral reefs that escaped serious damage are coming under increasing threat from reconstruction efforts in the region according to a new report from the international environmental groups, World Conservation Union and the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network.
Tsunami relief risks rainforest destruction
(12/19/2005) Today WWF warned that donor countries must include sustainably sourced building materials in their long-term aid packages to avoid a second ecological disaster stemming from deforestation. According to WWF, Indonesia's Aceh province will require at least 860,000 cubic meters of sawn timber for the construction of 200,000 homes over the next five years. The conservation organization says that only a small fraction of this additional demand can be met locally without resorting to illegal logging that would be damaging to Sumatra's biologically important rain forests.
Mangrove forests protected areas from 2004 tsunami says new study
(11/18/2005) A study released in late October shows that areas buffered by coastal forests, like mangroves, were less damaged by the 2004 tsunami than areas without tree vegetation. Last week the FAO reported that 20% of the world's mangrove forests have disappeared since 1980.
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