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7.9 Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Alert Rescinded
A major 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, and a tsunami warning was issued for nearby countries.
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7.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Threat Over
A major 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, but no immediate casualties were reported and an initial tsunami threat was later deemed to have passed.
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Fresh Tremors Hit Nepal Today
A week after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal, three tremors were recorded on Sunday in different parts of the Himalayan nation.
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Part of India Slid About 1 Foot to 10 Feet Northwards During Nepal Earthquake, Claims US Scientist
A part of India slid about one foot to 10 feet northwards and underneath Nepal in a matter of seconds during the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the neighbouring country on Saturday, a US scientist has said.
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Indians in Australia Mourn Death of Mountaineer Renu Fotedar
The Indian community today mourned the death of avid mountaineer Renu Fotedar, who became the first Australian killed on Mount Everest in the avalanche triggered by the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Nepal.
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Ways to Help Nepal's Earthquake Victims
The following are some of the organizations providing relief in Nepal to thousands of victims from Saturday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake:
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Climbers Tweet Updates as Avalanches Continue on Everest Slopes
Even as a Nepal tourism ministry official on Sunday declared a toll of 18 climbers on Mount Everest after Saturday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake, climbers in the area tweeted updates about the prevailing conditions around their respective base camps.
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Monitoring Situation After Earthquake in India: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said she was monitoring the situation after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake was felt across India and Nepal.
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Live Updates: Over 7,000 Killed and 17,000 Injured in Nepal Earthquake
At least 7,271 people have been confirmed dead from the 7.9-magnitude April 25 quake while the number of injured has risen to 14,267, with Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat saying the death toll is expected to climb "much higher".
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Alaska Town Evacuates After Earthquake Tsunami Warning
Residents in a remote section of the US Aleutian islands rushed to higher ground Monday after an 7.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Alaska triggered a local tsunami warning, an official said.
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7.9 Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Alert Rescinded
A major 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, and a tsunami warning was issued for nearby countries.
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7.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea, Tsunami Threat Over
A major 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, but no immediate casualties were reported and an initial tsunami threat was later deemed to have passed.
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Fresh Tremors Hit Nepal Today
A week after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal, three tremors were recorded on Sunday in different parts of the Himalayan nation.
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Part of India Slid About 1 Foot to 10 Feet Northwards During Nepal Earthquake, Claims US Scientist
A part of India slid about one foot to 10 feet northwards and underneath Nepal in a matter of seconds during the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the neighbouring country on Saturday, a US scientist has said.
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Indians in Australia Mourn Death of Mountaineer Renu Fotedar
The Indian community today mourned the death of avid mountaineer Renu Fotedar, who became the first Australian killed on Mount Everest in the avalanche triggered by the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Nepal.
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Ways to Help Nepal's Earthquake Victims
The following are some of the organizations providing relief in Nepal to thousands of victims from Saturday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake:
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Climbers Tweet Updates as Avalanches Continue on Everest Slopes
Even as a Nepal tourism ministry official on Sunday declared a toll of 18 climbers on Mount Everest after Saturday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake, climbers in the area tweeted updates about the prevailing conditions around their respective base camps.
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Monitoring Situation After Earthquake in India: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said she was monitoring the situation after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake was felt across India and Nepal.
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Live Updates: Over 7,000 Killed and 17,000 Injured in Nepal Earthquake
At least 7,271 people have been confirmed dead from the 7.9-magnitude April 25 quake while the number of injured has risen to 14,267, with Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat saying the death toll is expected to climb "much higher".
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Alaska Town Evacuates After Earthquake Tsunami Warning
Residents in a remote section of the US Aleutian islands rushed to higher ground Monday after an 7.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Alaska triggered a local tsunami warning, an official said.
