Tsunami news for Canberra, Australia

Inertia, protocol interfered with timely tsunami warning: AWSJ: 29 December 2004
...an earthquake alert in the computers of Australia's Geoscience Agency triggered a call Sunday morning to the home of the duty seismology officer in Canberra. ... New Kerala,

Asia's harrowing task begins, toll passes 37,000 and still rising 29 December 2004
Two days after the biggest earthquake in 40 years rocked the seabed off Indonesia's Sumatra island, triggering waves up to 10m high, officials found more ... ... The Canberra Times,

Quake made Earth wobble, moved islands 29 December 2004
An earthquake that unleashed deadly tidal waves on Asia was so powerful it made Earth wobble on its axis and permanently altered the regional map, US ... The Canberra Times,

Thousands lost to the waves were children 29 December 2004
..."The power of this earthquake, and its huge geographical reach, are just staggering," UNICEF executive director Carol Bellamy said. ... The Canberra Times,

Nine Aussies confirmed ... in tsunami 29 December 2004
Australians are now confirmed ... as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in ... Magdalene Balachandra, from Canberra, died after the van she was in was washed ... The Age (subscription),

Special flight to aid Thai quake-hit 29 December 2004
The tsunami struck seven Asian countries following an earthquake in the Indian Ocean that ... Blue flight, donated by the company, flew out of Canberra last night ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

We survived 29 December 2004
But just two months later the young family is returning to Australia with just the clothes on their backs after the earthquake-induced tsunami left them ... Maitland Mercury,

Push for Indian Ocean alert system Dec 28, 2004
By Misha Schubert, Canberra and Stephen Cauchi, Science Reporter. ... "One of the areas that will have a great earthquake is the Alpine Fault in New Zealand . . . ... The Age (subscription),

Your stories: relatives and survivors 26 December 2004
The Age would like to speak to anyone affected by the earthquake or the ... friends in affected areas should call the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra on 1800 ... The Age (subscription),

Aussies among quake ... Painful search for missing as tsunami ... 27 December 2004
...with Geoscience Australia Cvetan Sinadinovski said the initial earthquake caused a ... should contact the consular emergency centre in Canberra on 611300555135. The Canberra Times,

Witnesses tell of Phuket horror 27 December 2004
The official ... toll from the huge waves triggered by Sunday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake in southern Asia stands at more 16,400 across seven countries. ... The Canberra Times,

US Pledges Aid In Wake Of Massive Earthquake And Tsunamis 27 December 2004
...are pledging support for victims of Sunday's massive earthquake and resulting ... Downer told Australian Broadcasting Corporation Monday Canberra is providing more ... Watchman Herald,

Nation digs deep to move swiftly in time of need 27 December 2004
...appeal, while Oxfam Community Aid Abroad has opened an earthquake tsunami appeal ... and Trade spokeswoman said an emergency taskforce had met in Canberra on Sunday ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

Powerful earthquake registered off Australia Dec 23, 2004
CANBERRA, Dec. 24 (Xinhuanet) -- An earthquake measured 8.1 on the Richter Scale, the world's biggest in almost four years, was registered near Macquarie ... Xinhua,

One of World's Largest Quakes Hits Near Australia Dec 24, 2004
Dec 24, 2004 — CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's southern state of Tasmania was rocked by the world's largest earthquake in three-and-a-half years when it ... ABC News

Agencies seek aid as quake toll climbs 27 December 2004
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and the Maldives following a massive earthquake. ... assistance can contact the consular emergency centre in Canberra on 1300 ... Bendigo Advertiser,

Sandwiched by quakes Dec 24, 2004
Seismologist Cvetan Sinadinovski of Canberra-based Geoscience Australia said the earthquake 900km southeast of Tasmania registered 8.1 on the Richter scale. ... NEWS.com.au,

Giant quake hits near Australia Dec 23, 2004
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's southern state of Tasmania has been rocked by the world's largest earthquake in three-and-a-half years when it struck under ... Reuters,

Year's Biggest Quake Shakes Ocean Floor Off Australia (Correct) Dec 24, 2004
...in Australia it would have destroyed the city,'' Cvetan Sinadinovski, a seismologist at Geoscience Australia, said in Canberra. ... ``The earthquake was horizontal ... Bloomberg

No Australians reported ... in disaster 26 December 2004
Australians were ... after southern Asia was hit by an earthquake and tidal ... in affected areas should call the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra on 1800 ... The Age (subscription),

World's most powerful quake registered off Australia: Dec 24, 2004
...[World News]: Canberra, Dec 24 : The world's most powerful earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter Scale was registered Friday near the Macquarie Island off ... New Kerala,

Wave hits low-lying Cocos Islands 26 December 2004
...a half-metre wave, apparently as a result of the earthquake that triggered ... officers on the islands had not contacted the service's Canberra-based headquarters ... The Age (subscription),

Coastal alert as Cocos hit 26 December 2004
...a half-metre wave yesterday, apparently a result of the earthquake that triggered ... also said officers had not contacted the service's Canberra headquarters to ... The Australian,

Australia Leads Asia Tidal Wave Catastrophe Aid Relief 26 December 2004
...a day earlier by devastating tidal waves from the world’s biggest earthquake in 40 years ... Canberra warned travellers not to fly to areas hit by the tsunamis in ... The Scotsman,

Indonesia celebrates Christmas under tight security Dec 24, 2004
Canberra's alert specifically warned of a strike on a Hilton hotel in ... Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono meanwhile spent Christmas Day with earthquake victims in the ... Philippine Daily Inquirer,

World's most powerful quake registered off Australia Dec 24, 2004
Canberra: The world's most powerful earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter Scale was registered Friday near the Macquarie Island off Australia. ... siliconindia.com,

Australian Earth Quake Shakes Macquarie Island - Strongest Ever Dec 24, 2004
Canberra - On Friday Australian Macquarie Island witnessed the The World's Most Powerful measuring 8.1 on the ... "This was an inter-plate earthquake between Indo ... Express Newsline,