Philippine tsunami alert triggers panic

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by bigbrother | November 16, 2006 at 12:57 am
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Philippine tsunami alert triggers panic

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A tsunami alert raised in the Philippines after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan sent thousands of residents fleeing to higher ground because of rumors and miscommunication, officials said Thursday.

People in northern coastal towns reported receiving cell phone text messages warning them to flee their homes because of a tsunami.

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you should put lots about tsunami
you should put lots about tsunami (not verified)

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put lots about it pls

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