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HONIARA, Solomon Islands — Authorities in helicopters flew over remote coastlines in the Solomon Islands today to assess the damage from a large earthquake and tsunami that crashed ashore a day earlier, devastating at least one village.
No injuries were reported 24 hours after the biggest of a series of quakes churned a tsunami wave that was up to 10 feet high as it crashed ashore. Locals said people were awake and able to flee easily, and noted that they were better prepared since a deadly tsunami in the region three years ago.
A magnitude-7.2 quake sent a tsunami slamming into the shores of Rendova Island and nearby Tetepare Island about 9:30 a.m. local time Monday.
