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Evacuations ordered in South America as worst tsunami risk passes for US, Japan
Fears of a devastating tsunami faded for the US and Japan after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian peninsula.
- by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Audrey Mcavoy
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Why the massive Russian earthquake produced such a weak tsunami
When one of the largest quakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Russia on Wednesday, tsunami warning centres leapt into action – but the big waves failed to appear. What happened?
- by Katrina Miller
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Earthquakes
Tsunami threat for Japan, Hawaii downgraded after evacuation orders sparked panic
A powerful earthquake struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, damaging buildings, prompting evacuations and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and parts of the US.
- by Satoshi Sugiyama
Skiers freed after New Zealand avalanche
One person was buried with only their hand protruding after the incident, but others carved an airway out of the snow for the skier within two minutes.
‘Wanted him dead’: Bali ambush survivor leaves hospital as manhunt continues
Bali police are still scouring the holiday destination for fugitive gunmen suspected of shooting two Australians at a luxury villa, and the survivor is remaining tight-lipped.
- by Amilia Rosa and Sherryn Groch
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