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Tsunami Toll Reaches 100, Obama Sends Disaster Aid

Second earthquake near Indonesia triggers new wave warnings

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(Newser) – The death toll from the tsunami triggered by last night's 8.3-magnitude earthquake near Samoa has risen to more than 100, with fatalities reported across a number of islands. Barack Obama declared American Samoa a disaster area and has pledged "swift and aggressive" aid to the territory, where at least 25 people are dead. "There's not a building standing" in one Samoan beach village, a New Zealander said. "There will be people in a great lot of need around here."

Map locates American Samoa which was hit by a powerful earthquake and tsunamis
Map locates American Samoa which was hit by a powerful earthquake and tsunamis
People walk among a scene of devastation following a powerful quake, in Pago Pago village, on American Samoa, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.
People walk among a scene of devastation following a powerful quake, in Pago Pago village, on American Samoa, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.   (AP Photo/SamoaNews.com, Ausage Fausia)
A pickup truck lies under a pile of rubble from a business structure in Pago Pago, American Samoa after tsunami waves swept ashore early Tuesday Sept. 29, 2009.
A pickup truck lies under a pile of rubble from a business structure in Pago Pago, American Samoa after tsunami waves swept ashore early Tuesday Sept. 29, 2009.   (AP Photo/Ardie Roque)
The aftermath of a powerful earthquake is seen in Pago Pago village, on American Samoa, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.
The aftermath of a powerful earthquake is seen in Pago Pago village, on American Samoa, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.   (AP Photo/SamoaNews.com, Ausage Fausia)
A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages.
A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages.   (AP Photo/Ardie Roque)
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RockyPneumonia
Sep 30, 09 6:48 AM CDT
Wow. An American president CAN react quickly to a natural disaster. Who knew? Reply
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DarkFrancis
Sep 30, 09 4:43 PM CDT
While it's true that the federal government dropped the ball hugely in 2005, the US was comparatively quick in offering and providing assistance after the 2004 tsunami. Australia and New Zealand have already sent medical personnel and supplies to the region and will offer as much assistance as is needed.
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