Tsunami
Teachers Strengthen Capacity to be Ready for Tsunami
The UN Development Programme, in partnership with Japan and the Solomon Islands local agencies, trained a total of 113 schoolteachers (58% male and 43% female) from 13 schools in the Western Province to be ready for disasters.
Can We Counter Fake News?
The fake news that a tsunami warning was issued for Honiara caused panic and confusion as people fled for safety mid-morning yesterday.
Prehistoric Mass Graves May be Linked to Tsunamis
New research by UNSW scientists points to prehistoric mass graves being related to tsunamis. The findings could change how researchers interpret coastal human settlement in prehistory.
5.3 Magnitude Tremor Recorded Near Auki Town
The US Geological Survey has reported an earthquake near Auki in the Solomon Islands, no tsunami alert has been declared.
No Tsunami Warning After Strong Quake
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Solomon Islands this morning, but no tsunami warning was issued and no major damage was expected.