EARTHQUAKE AND TIDAL WAVES
SAMOAN GROUP’S EXPERIENCE. NO LOSS OF LIFE. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)
SUVA, July 10, Received July 10, 10.15 pxn. An earthquake and tidal wave experienced at the Samoa group were the most severe on record. Friendly group experienced the earthquake, and at Hapa.l there were three waves fourteen feet high. No material damage was done, Keppel Island suffering most. Many native houses were destroyed, and the concrete wharf was carried away. There were no fatalities. The shock was not felt at Niua-fu.
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Southland Times, Issue 17707, 11 July 1917, Page 5
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