Natural Hazards Image Database
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US Migrating
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Event Description
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2007 Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea Images
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contact point: Organization
  fn: Heather McCullough
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keyword: wds-mgg
keyword: amerigeo
keyword: national
keyword: earth-science-human-dimensions-natural-hazards-geological-hazards
keyword: amerigeoss
keyword: geoss
keyword: north-america
keyword: doc-noaa-nesdis-ngdc-national-geophysical-data-center
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keyword: nesdis
keyword: noaa
keyword: boulder
keyword: united-states
keyword: ckan
keyword: u-s-department-of-commerce
description: 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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