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- Date: September 29, 2009
- Location: Pago Pago, American Samoa
- Tsunami was reportedly 23-feet tall
- Followed a 8.3 magnitude earthquake
- Earthquake's depth of 21.7 miles prompted tsunami warnings
- Earthquake was originally said to be a 7.9 magnitude, later upgraded to 8.3
- Initial reports said at least 111 were dead
- Tsunami watches issued for as far as California and Oregon
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Guide Note
A reported 23-foot tsunami hit the capital city of Pago Pago in the American Samoa on September 29, 2009, following an 8.3-magnitude earthquake. At least 111 fatalities were initially reported.http://www.wkyc.com/news/world/news_article.aspx?storyid=122479&catid=22A tsunami watch was issued for the entire area after the earthquake, reaching as far as New Zealand, Hawaii, California and Oregon.
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American Samoa Tsunami News
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help in sight for tsunami victims
On September 29, following a magnitude 8 earthquake, a tsunami hit American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga, killing 186 people and destroying hundreds of homes. ... (November 26, 2009)Stuff.co.nz -
6.8-magnitude underwater quake off Tonga
On Sept. 29, a tsunami spawned by a magnitude-8.3 earthquake killed 34 people in American Samoa, 183 in Samoa and nine in Tonga. (November 24, 2009)The Associated Press -
American Samoa tsunami victims to get free legal advice
From tomorrow free legal assistance will be available for American Samoa residents affected by the earthquake and tsunami in September. ... (November 16, 2009)Radio New Zealand International -
NZ's Tower full year profit rises 23 pct
... in line with analysts' forecasts, despite a likely net cost of NZ$3.5 million arising from claims for the tsunami that hit Samoa and American Samoa. ... (November 25, 2009)Reuters
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American Samoa Tsunami Links Powered by Google
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Tsunami Warning : American Samoa - Video
May, 2006. Earthquake in the Tongan Trench causes a tsunami warning for all South Pacific Islands.. Watch Video about Maui,Samoa,American by Metacafe.commetacafe.com -
TSUNAMI WARNING SAMOA by puredigital -- Revver Online Video ...
A video by puredigital - Tsunami Warning on American Samoa. Witness the reactions of people on-island during the MAY 2006 earthquake in the Tongan Trench. www.pdmaui.comrevver.com -
AFP: Major Pacific earthquake prompts tsunami warning
AFP: Major Pacific earthquake prompts tsunami warninggoogle.com
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American Samoa Tsunami Blogs
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Samoa's Tsunami-Damaged Resorts To Be Helped by New Zealand $4 ...
Prime Minister Tuilaepa presented a wreath on behalf of the Samoan people during the service. Also attending the service were the Prime Minister of Tonga, Members of the Royal family and representatives from American Samoa and... (November 27, 2009)pacificeyewitness.org -
Part4: American Samoa Telco Role In No Tsunami-Warning System ...
This is part of an ongoing series on American Samoa post-tsunami and its disaster preparedness. In October, CNN broadcast a damning report on American Samoa's misuse of federal funds intended for tsunami prepare... (November 27, 2009)pacificeyewitness.org -
Photos: Our Writer on Two Weeks Volunteering in Samoa Post-Tsunami ...
American Samoa and Niutoputapu lost over 40 lives. PEW writer Malia Tua'i Manuleleua recently returned from Samoa after volunteering with the Psycho-Social Response teams working in tsunami-affected villages along the S... (November 26, 2009)pacificeyewitness.org -
Islands Business - New archaeological sites found after American ...
PAGOPAGO, American Samoa ---- A study in American Samoa assessing the damage to archaeological sites on the main island of Tutuila following the September tsunami has led to new sites being unearthed. ... (November 19, 2009)islandsbusiness.com
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Mahalo Answers for American Samoa Tsunami
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Did the Tsunami early warning system work to save lives in Samoa? What areas of Samoa were hit by the Tsunami? 2 AnswersIt looks like 1500 plus people believed the warning was real and went to high ground. It is sad when anyone loses their life in something like this, but if the... read more -
How early can a tsunami be detected after earthquake occurs ?? 2 AnswersTsunamis are triggered by earthquakes, when a shock wave sends water flying away from the epicenter. Because of the great technology in the field of seismology... read more -
What was the affect of the 8.5 earthquake near Samoa? 1 AnswerNo the Tsunami warning was cancelled by the authorities cause a major loss of life and property. According to sources there are 14 casualties including a Britis... read more
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Part4: American Samoa Telco Role In No Tsunami-Warning System Examined http://bit.ly/7HrbMZ
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Part4: American Samoa Telco Role In No Tsunami-Warning System Examined: http://wp.me/pkhhv-1fB
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I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "American Samoa tsunami" http://bit.ly/5mtOpu
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American Samoa hopes for post-tsunami tourism revival http://bit.ly/5EY21q
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American Samoa Tsunami Relief Fund Silent Auction - SJSUSpartans.com—Official Web Site of San Jose State Athletics: http://bit.ly/8EUy6f
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