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British victim of Tonga tsunami dedicated her life to rescuing dogs

Friends have paid tribute to Angela Glover as a "shining star" who found "a more fulfilling way of life" in the south Pacific.

Tonga

Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga as scale of damage emerges

New Zealand's military is sending much-needed drinking water and other supplies, but said the ash on the runway will delay the flight at least a day.

Tonga

Flights sent to assess Tonga damage after volcanic eruption

New Zealand and Australia sent military surveillance flights to Tonga to assess the damage a huge undersea volcanic eruption left in the Pacific island nation.

Japan

Man who lost daughter in Japan tsunami to run in Olympic torch relay

Fukushima prefecture, the area at the heart of the 2011 catastrophe, will be the starting point of this month's Olympic torch relay.

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Japan

Fukushima: Japan marks 10th anniversary while still recovering

More than 18,000 people died in the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan's northeastern coast on March 11, 2011.

New Zealand

Powerful earthquake off coast of New Zealand prompts mass evacuations

The earthquake followed two very strong 7.3 and 7.4 magnitude tremors, prompting thousands to seek higher ground.

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Water floods streets of Greek island of Samos after earthquake

There was flooding on the Greek island of Samos after a massive earthquake hit off the island's coast impacting Greece and Turkey.

Indonesia

'I just miss her': Relatives remember tsunami victims 15 years on

More than 230,000 people died across south-east Asia when a tsunami unleashed devastation on December 26, 2004.

Indonesia

Tsunami warning lifted in Indonesia after 6.8 magnitude earthquake

A tsunami warning issued after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck off Sulawesi island in Indonesia has been lifted, the country's geophysics agency said.

Chile

Chile rocked as major quake leaves two dead and 200,000 without power

Chile remains on alert for aftershocks following a 6.7 earthquake. It prompted the authorities to begin a mass evacuation of coastal areas ahead of a potential tsunami.

Indonesia

Indonesian volcano shrinks after collapse triggered deadly tsunami

Anak Krakatau now measures 110 metres. Before its collapse, it stood 338 metres tall.

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Flooded fields in Indonesia's tsunami-hit region

Aerial footage shows flooded fields in Indonesia's tsunami-hit region. The volcano said to have sparked the waves continues to rumble amid warnings from authorities of more danger

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Watch: Indonesia tsunami aftermath

Aerial footage of the destruction.

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Aftermath of the Indonesian Tsunami

The tsunami came without warning, triggered by a suspected volcanic eruption.

Indonesia

Indonesia tsunami: Norwegian tells of escape as waves struck hotel

Norwegian tells of Indonesia tsunami escape as waves struck his hotel

Indonesia

Rescuers use drones to search for Indonesia tsunami survivors

A tsunami has killed over 429 people on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, the country's disaster management agency has confirmed.

Indonesia

Palu: Dramatic footage of Tsunami

Unfortunately, the person taking the film on his mobile, lost two of his friends during the disaster

Indonesia

Getting aid to Indonesia's tsunami survivors slowed by destruction

Rural communities have been cut off by broken roads, landslides and crippled communications.

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Aid slowly delivered to Indonesia quake and tsumani victims, some forage for food

Aid is slowly making its way into areas of Indonesia devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck a central island on Friday.

World

Indonesia "chaos" without enough water, food or fuel during quake recovery

Indonesia is limping towards recovery after a major earthquake and tsunami hit the island of Sulawesi, but progress is slow. The official death toll has just risen to one thousand two hundred and thirty four and there are reports of looting and growing chaos in major cities.