US Geological Survey reports strong earthquake Wednesday near SamoaOctober 14th, 2009 US seismologists says strong earthquake near SamoaWASHINGTON — The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has struck in the Pacific near Samoa.
US announces $100,000 aid for India's flood victimsOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The US Thursday announced $100,000 aid for the victims of recent floods in parts of southern and western India. "The heart-breaking personal loss, the destruction of homes and property, and the loss of cattle and crops have been devastating, US ambassador to India Timothy J.
Federal recovery teams handing out tents, other materials to American Samoa tsunami victimsOctober 6th, 2009 American Samoa tsunami victims receiving tentsPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Federal recovery teams were to deliver tents and other shelter materials to 75 American Samoa families from tsunami-ravaged villages who have been staying in emergency shelters, authorities said Tuesday. The first delivery of the materials — to 22 families — occurred Monday, six days after a deadly tsunami hit the U.S.
Major developments in Samoan tsunami aftermathOctober 2nd, 2009 Major developments in Samoan tsunami aftermath— THE DEAD: The number of dead rose to 170, including 129 in Samoa, 32 in American Samoa and nine in Tonga. — THE MISSING: In hard-hit Leone in American Samoa, about two dozen troops searched through muddy debris and rubble for a 6-year-old boy who vanished on his way to school.
Second tremor hits disaster zone in IndonesiaOctober 1st, 2009 JAKARTA - A second earthquake was recorded shortly before noon (AEST) today in Padang, Indonesia. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck 150 km south of the epicenter of last night's quake.
Samoan reporter: Tsunami victims 'are everywhere' in local hospital, with up to 20 deadSeptember 30th, 2009 Tsunami: Up to 20 dead in SamoaLALOMANU, Samoa — A Samoan reporter says tsunami victims "are everywhere" in a hospital near a hard-hit area and the dead could number up to 20. Associated Press reporter Keni Lesa said three or four villages on the popular tourist coast near the southern town of Lalomanu on Samoa's main island of Upolu had been "wiped out" by waves that roared ashore early Wednesday.
CBS' 'Survivor' production in Samoa not affected by Pacific Ocean earthquake, tsunamiSeptember 30th, 2009 'Survivor' not harmed by Pacific quake, tsunamiLOS ANGELES — "Survivor" is safe in Samoa. A spokeswoman for the CBS reality show says no crew members were harmed by the powerful earthquake that struck the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending large tsunami waves ashore.
Samoa, American Samoa at a glanceSeptember 30th, 2009 Samoa, American Samoa at a glanceKey facts on the Independent State of Samoa and the U.S. territory of American Samoa:
American Samoa:
— Located about 2,300 miles southwest of Hawaii and 1,600 miles northeast of New Zealand.
Powerful earthquake triggers Tsunami in American Samoa, killing up to 20 peopleSeptember 30th, 2009 Up to 20 die after quake triggers Tsunami in SamoaLALOMANU, Samoa — A Samoan reporter says tsunami victims "are everywhere" in a hospital near a hard-hit area and the dead could number up to 20. Associated Press reporter Keni Lesa said three or four villages on the popular tourist coast near the southern town of Lalomanu on Samoa's main island of Upolu had been "wiped out" by waves that roared ashore early Wednesday.
White House issues disaster declaration for American Samoa following deadly tsunamiSeptember 30th, 2009 Disaster declaration issued for American SamoaWASHINGTON — The White House has declared a major disaster in American Samoa following a deadly tsunami. Early reports say towering waves spawned by an earthquake have flattened villages and killed several people in American Samoa.
Tsunami hits American Samoa, no injuries reportedSeptember 30th, 2009 Tsunami hits American SamoaPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A tsunami swept into Pago Pago (Pan-go, pan-go) in American Samoa shortly after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 shook the Pacific area. There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
Obama declares major disaster for tsunami-ravaged American Samoa, promises aggressive responseSeptember 30th, 2009 Obama declares major disaster for American SamoaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his deepest sympathies are with the people of American Samoa and Samoa who lost loved ones after an earthquake sent a massive tsunami toward the Pacific islands. Obama has declared a major disaster for American Samoa and says the Federal Emergency Management Agency is working with emergency responders in the region.
EU sends 150,000 euros in aid to Samoa tsunami victimsSeptember 30th, 2009 BRUSSELS - The European Union is sending 150,000 euros ($219,000) in aid to the victims of the tsunami in the Pacific islands of Samoa, officials in Brussels said Wednesday. The money will be given to the Red Cross for front-line emergency work, European Commission spokesman John Clancy said.
Magnitude 8.3 quake strikes off American SamoaSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON - An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off American Samoa Tuesday triggering a three-metre tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii confirmed. The earthquake's epicentre was located about 204 km southwest of the remote Pacific island and it struck at a depth of 85 km.
Obama condemns 'outrageous attacks' on Indonesia, says US stands ready to help its allyJuly 17th, 2009 Obama condemns 'outrageous attacks' on IndonesiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is condemning a pair of suicide bombings at American hotels in Indonesia on Friday. Investigators say the attacks at two hotels in Jakarta killed eight people and wounded more than 50.
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