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Major earthquake in Peru sparks tsunami warning as 7.2 magnitude tremor rocks coast
A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Peru sparking a tsunami warning for the South American country. The United States Geological Society listed the quake as having a ...
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Tsunami Hits Peru, Closing 91 Ports and Wreaking Havoc on Coastal Areas
A tsunami struck Peru's coast, forcing the closure of 91 ports and causing extensive damage to coastal communities. High waves, some several meters tall, surged inland, devastating beaches like ...
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Tsunami leaves two dead in Peru
While Ecuador and Chile did ring tsunami alerts, no such measure was enacted in Peru, leading to additional damage. Waves more than two meters high flooded the city and dragged into the sea a ...
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Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation - Global benefits from Japan-Peru research
Peru and Japan share the need for action to mitigate further earthquake and tsunami disasters. Principal investigator (Japan):Professor YAMAZAKI Fumio Department of Urban Environment Systems, Graduate ...
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Project for Enhancement of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Technology in Peru
Like Japan, Peru is located in the circum-Pacific seismic zone and subject to frequent earthquakes and tsunamis. The 2007 earthquake and tsunami caused major damage. Efforts are underway to study and ...