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3/13/2011

Tsunami

For those asking, PNG was not hit hard by the Tsunami.
We live at 5000 feet above sea level, but our major places of supply are at sea level, as well as several translator villages and regional centres.

All we saw was minor flooding. We are praying for those who saw much worse.

here is the news report
Tsunami causes minor flooding in PNG
By Liam Fox

There have been reports of minor flooding in Papua New Guinea from the tsunami triggered by Japan's massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake.

The PNG National Disaster Centre says unusually high tides caused flooding in low-lying areas of Manus Island and Wewak on the north-east coast.

Manus governor Michael Sapau says residents on the island's north-west coast reported that the sea rose by around a metre in the early hours of this morning.

Mr Sapau says officials have been sent to inspect the affected areas, but early reports do not indicate any serious damage.

"Minor inundation, no major damages," he said.

Meanwhile, residents on New Ireland in PNG's far north-east say the tide rose and fell several times in quick succession last night but there has been no flooding.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/12/3162412.htm?sect