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8 charged with negligence after calling off 2010 Chilean tsunami warning

Employees of Chile's emergency response offices have been charged after misinforming the public that there was no threat of a tsunami that killed 156 people, writes guest blogger Steven Bodzin.
Tsunami warning: This time, the system mostly worked

Tsunami warning sirens sounded around the Indian Ocean region after an 8.6 earthquake hit yesterday. During the 2004 tsunami, few warning systems were in place.
7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Mexico

A major earthquake shook the country near the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco Tuesday. There are no early reports of injuries or major damage.
New Zealand earthquake produces local tsunami warning

New Zealand earthquake early Thursday morning local time is magnitude 7.8. The New Zealand earthquake rattled the country's remote Kermadec Islands.
Major magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast

The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to 6 feet for a coastal area already torn apart by last month's tsunami.
Burma (Myanmar) earthquake strikes near Thailand border

Burma (Myanmar) earthquake: Homes and at least one bridge were damaged in several villages along Myanmar's borders with Thailand and Laos, according to residents who spoke to an aid agency.
Japan earthquake: How Tokyo got an 80-second head start

Thanks to the latest technology, Tokyo received early warning of the Japan earthquake. But tsunamis require more time to prepare for, so scientists are investigating ways to speed up computer alerts without sacrificing accuracy.
Tsunami waves produce flooding surge in Hawaii and California boat damage

Tsunami warnings on the US west coast kept most people away from the water, but tsunami waves damaged boats in northern California and flooded parts of Hawaii. Some California surfers ignored a tsunami warning and tried to find bigger waves.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/11
In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Tsunamis
Japan tsunami causes major damage after 8.9 earthquake

Japan tsunami: A massive 8.9 earthquake has struck northern Japan. Tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan and Russia, and a tsunami watch has been issued for Hawaii and other Pacific island nations in the region.
7.5 quake reported off Indonesia on Monday; tsunami warning called off

7.5 quake strikes Monday off the coast of Indonesia. A tsunami warning initially posted after the 7.5 quake has been withdrawn.
New Zealand earthquake: Magnitude 7.4 temblor rocks nation's South Island

New Zealand earthquake causes road damage in Christchurch, but no injuries reported.
Vanuatu tsunami warning drives residents to higher ground

Vanuatu tsunami fears following a powerful earthquake panicked residents on Tuesday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported a 9-inch wave.
Chile earthquake aftershock hits as new president takes over

The term of newly inaugurated Sebastian Pinera literally began with a jolt, as a Chile earthquake aftershock shook his swearing-in and the Navy issued a tsunami alert.
Tsunami warning: Japan evacuates northern coasts

A tsunami warning is out for the eastern seaboard of Japan.
Hawaii tsunami a no-show. Tsunami warning lifted for Hawaii

The Hawaii tsunami turned out to be more bark than bite as the tsunami warning for Hawaii has been lifted.
Hawaii tsunami warning: Hawaii begins evacuation on coasts

Evacuation efforts have begun in Hawaii because of a tsunami warning that was issued following a massive earthquake in Chile.
8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile, tsunami warning issued for Hawaii

A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. A tsunami set off by the magnitude-8.8 quake threatened every nation around the Pacific Ocean - roughly a quarter of the globe.
Hawaii under tsunami warning after massive Chile earthquake

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning following an earthquake in Chile Saturday morning.
Hawaii tsunami warning issued following Chile earthquake

Hawaii tsunami warning issued early Saturday following this morning's massive 8.8 magnitude Chile earthquake.
Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii following massive earthquake in Chile

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile Saturday morning triggering a tsunami warning for Hawaii.
8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile -- tsunami warning issued

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Chile Saturday. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami warning.
7.0 earthquake rocks Haiti

Relief agencies have put out calls for donations, and are preparing teams to go to Haiti in the wake of Tuesday's quake. A hospital, the National Palace, and other buildings in Haiti's capital were damaged in the biggest earthquake to hit the island in 200 years.
Tsunami hits Solomon Islands village

A 6- to 10-foot wall of water – a tsunami – crashed into at least one village of 3,600 people in the Solomon Islands. Initial reports said no one was seriously hurt.A series of major quakes have rocked the South Pacific region since Sunday, with three temblors striking Monday.