American Samoa earthquake triggers tsunami fears

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Updated September 30, 2009 12:11:37

An huge 8.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of American Samoa, triggering a tsunami that has killed people and damaged property.

There were fears of tsunamis across the region, but those warnigns were cancelled as the waves dissipated in strength.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speakers: Dave Fiumaono, airport supervisor at Pago Pago Airport, American Samoa; Gerard Fryer, geophysicist, Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii

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