Hundreds killed in earthquakes and tsunami
A massive tsunami unleashed by a powerful earthquake flattened Samoan villages and swept cars and people out to sea, killing at least 100 and leaving dozens missing. The death toll was expected to rise.
Less than 24 hours later, another strong underwater earthquake rocked western Indonesia on Wednesday, briefly triggering a tsunami alert for countries along the Indian Ocean. The 7.6-magnitude quake toppled buildings, cut power and triggered a landslide on Sumatra island, and at least 75 people were reported killed. Experts said the seismic events were not related.
Text: Agencies
Image: An aerial view of the destruction caused by a massive tsunami in the South Pacific islands on Tuesday, Sept. 29 2009. (Photograph copyright AP)
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