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Huge tsunami sweeps many to their death in American Samoa and Samoa

A huge tsunami struck American Samoa and Samoa early day, causing many deaths in both Pacific island groups.Initial reports from Sky News put the death toll in American Samoa at 14, while upgraded reports estimate the death toll in Western … Continue reading

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6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Bhutan

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The strong quake was centered 104 miles (168 km) east of Thimphu, Bhutan, at a depth of 4.5 miles (7.2 km), USGS said. There were no immediate … Continue reading

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Sea Levels Rose as Much as Two Feet This Summer in U.S. East

Sea levels rose as much as 2 feet (60 centimeters) higher than predicted this summer along the U.S. East Coast, surprising scientists who forecast such periodic fluctuations.he immediate cause of the unexpected rise has now been solved, U.S. officials say … Continue reading

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IIRS, India to use EDUSAT to interact with students

Chennai, India: Professors from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, will soon interact via EDUSAT with students of the department of geography, University of Madras.With a new lease of funding coming in for the current academic year, a … Continue reading

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