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Earthquake in ocean near Tonga
Washington (AFP) May 28, 2006 An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 shook the ocean floor early Sunday near the Pacific islands of Tonga, smaller than initially estimated, the US government said. The US Geological Survey originally estimated a 6.7 magnitude. The USGS said the epicenter of the tremor, which occurred at 0336 GMT, was located 143 kilometers (89 miles) north-northeast of the island nation's capital, Nuku'alofa. No reports of casualties or damage were immediately available. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Bringing Order To A World Of Disasters A world of storm and tempest When the Earth Quakes
New Orleans again vulnerable as new hurricane season opens
New Orleans, Louisiana (AFP) May 28, 2006 With a new storm season looming ominously, New Orleans remains vulnerable eight months after Hurricane Katrina wrecked thousands of homes and left much of the city under water. |
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