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When was the tsunami in Samoa?

An earthquake and tsunami struck Samoa and American Samoa on September 29, 2009. (September 30 in Australia time)


When did the tsunami in Samoa happen?

29 September 2009


What was bigger the Bali tsunami 2004 or the sumoan tsunami 2009?

The 2004 Bali tsunami was larger in scale, with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3, triggered by an undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra. The 2009 Samoan tsunami was caused by an earthquake off the coast of Samoa and American Samoa with a magnitude of 8.1, resulting in significant damage and loss of life but was not as widespread as the 2004 tsunami.


What date did the tsunami hit Samoa?

29 September 2009


When did the tsunami hit American Samoa?

SEPTEMBER 29 2009 ! it happened while everyone in the island wasgetting ready, meaning morning


What countries were affected by Samoan tsunami?

Samoa and American Samoa, maybe some of the Tongan Islands that are closer to Samoa.


Why is Samoa going to miss the 30th of September 2011?

September 29, 2009 (which was the 30th of September in other parts of the world before Samoa changed dates) was the date the tsunami struck Samoa, and that is why every anniversary will always be a sad and mournful day for Samoa.


What time did the Somoa tsunami hit?

The tsunami in Samoa struck in the morning on September 29, 2009, at around 6:48 am local time.


What was damaged in the Samoan tsunami?

The Samoan tsunami, which struck in September 2009, caused significant damage to coastal villages in Samoa and American Samoa. Numerous homes were destroyed or severely damaged, along with infrastructure such as roads and schools. The tsunami also impacted local businesses and resulted in loss of life, with hundreds of injuries reported. Recovery efforts were extensive, focusing on rebuilding and providing aid to affected communities.


What caused the 2009 Samoa tsunami?

two great earthquakes: an initial one with magnitude 8.1, which then triggered another magnitude 8 earthquake seconds later on a different fault.


Where in Samoa did the tsunami strike?

lalomanu


Where has a tsunami occurred in 2010?

Samoa