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8.7 Earthquake triggers Indonesia tsumani warnings
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8.7 Earthquake triggers Indonesia tsumani warnings
bb1 Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:35 am
http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16206405
Tsunami Warnings After Indonesia Earthquake
11:19am UK, Wednesday April 11, 2012
Countries surrounding the Indian Ocean have issued tsunami warnings after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia.
People along India's east coast have been told to move away from the shoreline and tremors have been felt in the cities of Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore.
India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been warned about a possible tsunami, while Sri Lanka also urged residents on the coast to move inland.
Thailand has advised people on its west coast - a popular tourist destination - to move away from the ocean.
Six provinces, including Phuket and Phangnga, have been warned.
The general manager of the Ramada Resort in Khao Lak, Phangnga, told Sky News he was evacuating his guests to higher ground, and believes all other hotels in the area are doing the same thing.
The US Geological Survey said the quake originated 20 miles (33km) beneath the ocean floor and some 308 miles (495km) from Indonesia's Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra.
Reports said the tremor was felt in Singapore, Thailand, Bangladesh, Malaysia and India.
Aceh was near the epicentre of the devastating 2004 quake that triggered a tsunami across the Indian Ocean, which killed 170,000 people.
More to follow...
Tsunami Warnings After Indonesia Earthquake
11:19am UK, Wednesday April 11, 2012
Countries surrounding the Indian Ocean have issued tsunami warnings after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia.
People along India's east coast have been told to move away from the shoreline and tremors have been felt in the cities of Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore.
India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been warned about a possible tsunami, while Sri Lanka also urged residents on the coast to move inland.
Thailand has advised people on its west coast - a popular tourist destination - to move away from the ocean.
Six provinces, including Phuket and Phangnga, have been warned.
The general manager of the Ramada Resort in Khao Lak, Phangnga, told Sky News he was evacuating his guests to higher ground, and believes all other hotels in the area are doing the same thing.
The US Geological Survey said the quake originated 20 miles (33km) beneath the ocean floor and some 308 miles (495km) from Indonesia's Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra.
Reports said the tremor was felt in Singapore, Thailand, Bangladesh, Malaysia and India.
Aceh was near the epicentre of the devastating 2004 quake that triggered a tsunami across the Indian Ocean, which killed 170,000 people.
More to follow...
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Re: 8.7 Earthquake triggers Indonesia tsumani warnings
lily Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:28 pm
Thanks Bonny. Poor people. 
I hope that the tremors stop now.
I hope that the tremors stop now.
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Re: 8.7 Earthquake triggers Indonesia tsumani warnings
bb1 Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:59 pm
Looks like all is well, Lily:
http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16206405
There was a small wave, less than a metre, but nothing worse, thankfully.
http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16206405
There was a small wave, less than a metre, but nothing worse, thankfully.
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Re: 8.7 Earthquake triggers Indonesia tsumani warnings
lily Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:26 pm
I'm so happy to hear it. 
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