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Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea Images |
An earthquake measuring 8.1 struck 345 kilometers northwest of the Solomon
Islands' capital Honiara at 0740 local time on 2 April. (2040 GMT 1 April). The earthquake
created a tsunami causing significant damage in the Solomon Islands. Large tsunami
waves (reports range from 2m to 10m) are reported to have struck the islands in the
Western Province area of Solomon Islands and some parts of Papua New Guinea. Affected
areas include Gizo, Simbo, Ranogga, Shortlands, Munda, Noro, Vella la Vella, Kolombangarra
and parts of the southern coast of Choiseul. At least 34 were killed and several dozen
missing. 5,500 people are thought to have been displaced in total. The Ministry of
Health and Medical Services (MHMS) estimates that up to 50,000 people may be affected
out of a total population of 100,000 in Western and Choiseul provinces.
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