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Expert shares tips from living 10 years off the grid

Survival Tips

Expert shares tips from living 10 years off the grid

By eTN Staff Writer

Some scoff at doomsday prophecies, but this year alone, millions of people have endured ... read more

6.9 earthquake shakes Peru

No tsunami warning issued

6.9 earthquake shakes Peru

At 1854 UTC on Friday, October 28, 2011, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook Peru. The center of ... read more

UN-backed tsunami warning system passes first test

United Nations-backed tsunami early warning system

UN-backed tsunami warning system passes first test

The first test of the communication network of the United Nations-backed tsunami early warning ... read more

First test of UN-backed tsunami warning system to be held next week

Tsunami warning system test in the Mediterranean

First test of UN-backed tsunami warning system to be held next week

Thirty-one countries are set to take part next week in a United Nations-backed test of the ... read more

UN experts: Japan underestimated tsunami hazard for nuclear sites

Fukushima Daiichi Disaster

UN experts: Japan underestimated tsunami hazard for nuclear sites

Experts from the United Nations atomic energy agency said today that Japan had underestimated ... read more

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai to reopen after six-week closure

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai to reopen after six-week closure

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai at Historic Ka‘ūpūlehu in Hawaii will reopen on April 30 ... read more

Reconstructing Matsushima Bay after the tsunami

JAPAN TSUNAMI AFTERMATH

Reconstructing Matsushima Bay after the tsunami

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

BANGKOK (eTN) - Located north of Sendai, Matsushima Bay is known for its beautiful scenery and ... read more

After the waves

Rebuilding After Tsunami In The South Pacific Island Of Samoa

After the waves

By Andrew Princz

LALOMANU BEACH, Samoa - One early morning less than two years ago, Sili Apelu had no clue that ... read more

Despite expected decrease in Japan arrivals, Hawaii airlift projections remain flat

Tourism Effects of Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Expected To Be Offset

Despite expected decrease in Japan arrivals, Hawaii airlift projections remain flat

An updated analysis of airlift projections for the state of Hawaii for the second quarter of ... read more

Japan's generosity in times of internal disaster and hardship is humbling

Showing Global Support

Japan's generosity in times of internal disaster and hardship is humbling

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

(eTN) - A few weeks ago, it seems ages already, a massive earthquake of 9.0 on the open-ended ... read more

Indonesia braces for decline in Japanese tourist numbers

Indonesian Tourism

Indonesia braces for decline in Japanese tourist numbers

Following the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, numbers of Japanese tourists visiting ... read more

Japan: tourism versus tsunami

POST TSUNAMI JAPAN

Japan: tourism versus tsunami

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

(eTN) - While Japan still tries to cope with its most serious nuclear crisis and natural ... read more

UN rushes help to tsunami-striken Japan

United Nations agencies rushing assistance to Japan

UN rushes help to tsunami-striken Japan

From blankets to emergency communications equipment to technological expertise, United Nations ... read more

Latest Japan earthquake update

Japan National Tourism Organization Update

Latest Japan earthquake update

The Japan National Tourism Organization in Los Angeles, California, issued the following update: ... read more

JAL extends support to Tohoku Pacific Earthquake relief efforts

Japan Airlines

JAL extends support to Tohoku Pacific Earthquake relief efforts

Japan Airlines (JAL) extends it deepest condolences to the people affected by the Tohoku Pacific ... read more

Women in tourism spearhead global aid initiative for victims in Japan

International Alliance

Women in tourism spearhead global aid initiative for victims in Japan

The bond among the global tourism industry strengthens when immediate help is needed, and the ... read more

What coastal tourism accommodation providers can learn from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami

Tourist Safety

What coastal tourism accommodation providers can learn from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami

By David Beirman, eTN

(eTN) - At the very moment Japan was experiencing the most powerful earthquake in its modern ... read more

PATA seeks member feedback following tsunami

Pacific Asia Travel Association offers help to members

PATA seeks member feedback following tsunami

BANGKOK, Thailand - Following the March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, the Pacific Asia ... read more

Hawaii tsunami advisory cancelled

Hawaii Open For Business

Hawaii tsunami advisory cancelled

HONOLULU, Hawaii - At approximately 11:26 am today, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled ... read more

UN voices sorrow, pledges assistance after deadly quake, tsunami in Japan

Quake And Tsunami In Japan

UN voices sorrow, pledges assistance after deadly quake, tsunami in Japan

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep sorrow today and offered the full support of the ... read more

Hawaii tsunami activity  not damaging

Ocean Surges Expose Reef

Hawaii tsunami activity not damaging

By Linda Hohnholz, eTN

HONOLULU, Hawaii (eTN) - Dr. Gerard Fryer of the Pacific Tsunami Center appeared on statewide ... read more

Evacuations from coastal areas ordered in Hawaii, Guam

Tsunami Warning Extended To Whole Pacific Basin

Evacuations from coastal areas ordered in Hawaii, Guam

HONOLULU, Hawaii- Due to the threat of a tidal wave set off by Friday's earthquake in Japan, ... read more

LIVE STREAMING:  Japan hit by earthquake and tsunami, fire breaks out

Japan Tsunami

LIVE STREAMING: Japan hit by earthquake and tsunami, fire breaks out

By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief

Live video streaming by NHK WORLD:
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Japan struck by massive 8.9-magnitude quake, then tsunami

Japanese Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warnings

Japan struck by massive 8.9-magnitude quake, then tsunami

TOKYO, Japan - An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan early Friday, triggering tsunami warnings ... read more

UN: Aceh makes great strides after tsunami but faces challenges

Indonesian province of Aceh recovery

UN: Aceh makes great strides after tsunami but faces challenges

The Indonesian province of Aceh has made remarkable progress in rebuilding since the devastating ... read more

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