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Dozens rescued in Alaska after remnants of Typhoon Halong batter region

First responders in Alaska have conducted dozens of rescues after the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered the region, washing away several homes. The remnants of the typhoon -- which originated in the Pacific Ocean -- brought widespread significant weather impacts and massive flooding to the western regions of Alaska Saturday night into Sunday.

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Homes swept away, 1 person killed after remnants of typhoon cause severe flooding in Alaska

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1 killed, 51 rescued as western Alaska communities devastated by floods caused by Typhoon Halong's remnants

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1 Dead, 2 Missing and Dozens Rescued After Remnants of a Typhoon Lash Western Alaska

“We have received reports that people’s homes have floated away and that people were potentially in those homes,” Zidek told The Associated Press.

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Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hit Alaska while nor’easter brings flooding to East Coast

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Alaska's record-breaking storm displaces 1,500 and spotlights Trump's federal funding cuts

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Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Alaska

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. There was no immediate tsunami warning issued after the quake at around 1 a.m.

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7.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia briefly triggers Alaska, Pacific tsunami warning. See how the powerful waves work.

A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves

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Map: 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the South Atlantic Ocean

A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake prompted alerts about potential tsunami along the coast of Chile on the western side of South America, but after a little over an hour, the authorities said dangerous waves were unlikely.

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Series of Earthquakes Strike US Coastline Today: What to Know

The largest recorded earthquake in United States history was the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake, which struck on March 27, 1964, and registered magnitude 9.2 on the moment magnitude scale, according to the USGS.

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Powerful earthquake hits near Alaska sparking fears of a tsunami

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, raising fears of a tsunami among residents on the mainland The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected a 5.2 magnitude quake at 1am local time (5:02am ET) in Nikolski. The USGS shows a ...

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7.2 quake off coast of Alaska, all tsunami warnings canceled

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says a major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean off Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands. The center says the Thursday evening quake was felt ...

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Tsunami Advisory in Alaska canceled after large quake strikes off Russia near site of July's historic temblor

ADAK, Alaska – A 7.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia triggered a Tsunami Advisory for the Aleutian Islands in Alaska on Thursday, but the alert has since been canceled. The quake struck just before 11 a.m. Alaska Daylight Time (3 p.m. ET) and was ...

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Warning system glitches found after Alaska quake

Glitches were reported in Alaska’s tsunami warning system after Thursday evening’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake in the Aleutian chain, causing some anxiety and bewilderment among residents. State Department of Homeland Security spokesman Jeremy Zidek said ...

Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes off Alaska's Aleutians -USGS

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning for the area, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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Alaska's coastal villages brace for more storms as typhoon remnants wreak havoc

More rain and wind were forecast for Wednesday along the Alaskan coast, where two tiny villages were decimated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong.