EPA 2012-08-31 19:04:36 7.7-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Philippines
Filipino science research specialist Ponech Colleen Aloones checks computer data on an earthquake at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) office in Quezon City Quezon city, east of Manila, Philippines 31 August 2012. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday struck off the Philippines? eastern coast, killing at least one and forcing thousands to flee their homes amid a tsunami warning, which has since been dropped. Roads and buildings cracked, while power lines were disrupted in dozens of cities and towns in the eastern and southern Philippines, where the quake was felt, according to local officials. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
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