Rendova and Tetepare islands in the Soloman islands are in need of aid after a series of earthquakes caused a tsunami and landslide on Monday. The tsunami was sparked by a magnitude 7.2 quake about 9.30am local time. Earthquakes have continued in the region since, including a 6.9 aftershock on Tuesday night. The aftershock is not believed to have caused any further damage. No deaths were reported. Photographs taken from police helicopters show debris lining the shore and damaged houses on the coasts of Rendova and Tetepare, plus damage caused by landslides. There are reports that up to 200 homes have been destroyed on Rendova.. A spokeswoman for the National Disaster Management Office said yesterday that the village of Bainara, on Rendova, was the worst hit, with 16 homes destroyed, and 60 damaged. About 1400 people had been affected, more than a third of Rendova's population.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/3210282/Aid-for-Solomon-earthquake-victims
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