South Pacific Avoids Tsunami After Big Earthquakes

Tsunami warnings for a swath of the South Pacific—including American Samoa, Australia and New Zealand—issued after a pair of strong underwater earthquakes have been canceled after only a small wave materialized. Many residents had already moved to higher ground after the 7.8 and 7.1 temblors; American Samoa is still recovering from a deadly quake-driven wave last week. (More earthquake stories.)