2009.09.29: September 29, 2009: Headlines: COS - Samoa: Blogs - Samoa: Safety: Personal Web Site: Peace Corps Volunteer "Davey-Dave" writes: Three of my favorite spots in Samoa are confirmed destroyed: the villages of Lalomanu, Faofao and Manono were apparently washed out to sea.
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2009.09.29: September 29, 2009: Headlines: COS - Samoa: Blogs - Samoa: Safety: Personal Web Site: Peace Corps Volunteer "Davey-Dave" writes: Three of my favorite spots in Samoa are confirmed destroyed: the villages of Lalomanu, Faofao and Manono were apparently washed out to sea.
Peace Corps Volunteer "Davey-Dave" writes: Three of my favorite spots in Samoa are confirmed destroyed: the villages of Lalomanu, Faofao and Manono were apparently washed out to sea.
"It is certain that several villages were destroyed. Apparently, the tsunami warning system kicked into action after the earthquake but the wave was still devastating."
Peace Corps Volunteer "Davey-Dave" writes: Three of my favorite spots in Samoa are confirmed destroyed: the villages of Lalomanu, Faofao and Manono were apparently washed out to sea.
Samoa Experiences Major Earthquake & Tsunami
Caption: The scene of devastation in Pago Pago village, on American Samoa Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. A powerful quake in the South Pacific hurled massive tsunami waves at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people back out to sea while leaving many dead and dozens missing. AP Photo/Ausage Fausia)
This morning an 8.0 earthquake struck 200 miles off the coast of Samoa. Reports vary but they range from dozens to hundreds killed. It is certain that several villages were destroyed. Apparently, the tsunami warning system kicked into action after the earthquake but the wave was still devastating. This YouTube video claims to be from Samoa but I can't verify that: http://bit.ly/mgbm0.
Samoa has a tsunami warning drill each year and many participate. I remember many making the climb up Mt. Vaea to Chanel College last year. Those who made it were rewarded with a social gathering and BBQ. I can only imagine how different the mood was this morning.
Three of my favorite spots in Samoa are confirmed destroyed: the villages of Lalomanu, Faofao and Manono were apparently washed out to sea. While reports from Manono are quite positive, in that no lives were lost, I understand there are casualties in Lalomanu and Faofao.
My heart goes out to those I know and love in Samoa, my second home.
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