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Tonga, Earthquake and Tsunami

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Tonga, located more than 3,500 kilometres (2,000 miles) off Australia's east coast, is a Polynesian country comprising 171 islands.
NPR |
Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.
The Economist |
More than 500 buildings have been completely destroyed (or close to it), according to analysis of satellite imagery by Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab.

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7.1 Magnitude Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga - Top Updates
Tonga, located more than 3,500 kilometres (2,000 miles) off Australia's east coast, is a Polynesian country comprising 171 islands.
Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert
A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake prompted a brief “Tsunami Threat” for Tonga. Preliminary reports from the U.
Tonga earthquake: 7.1 magnitude quake sparks tsunami fears after Myanmar disaster
Tonga was rocked by an earthquake which initial reports suggested could cause hazardous waves on its coastline.
Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000
The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.
Junta chief to leave quake-striken Myanmar for summit, aid groups clamour for access
Myanmar's ostracised leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country for a rare trip to a regional summit, as aid groups called for restrictions to be eased to reach quake survivors.
Myanmar Earthquake Toll Crosses 3,000; Heat and Rains Fuel Disease Risk
Extreme heat and heavy rain in Myanmar could cause disease outbreaks among earthquake survivors camping in the open, global aid bodies warned on Thursday, complicating rescue efforts made difficult by a civil war,
Myanmar’s junta takes advantage of a devastating earthquake
S ince March 28th, when a powerful earthquake shook Myanmar’s central heartlands, the country’s brutal junta has tried to show the world its softer side. Min Aung Hlaing, its leader, has visited survivors in a hospital and asked foreigners to send help.
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 3,000 as More Bodies Are Recovered
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led go
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,085 as More Bodies Found
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago has risen to 3,085 as search and rescue teams find more bodies
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7.1-magnitude offshore quake hits near Tonga
of the epicentre along the coasts of Tonga," the US tsunami warning system said. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox Related Stories Visiting Palm ...
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Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific
A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The US Geologi
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