The 2006 Earthquake Swarm in the Sulu Range, Central New Britain, Papua New Guinea  

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Taranu, F. | Collins, C. | Miller, L. | Mulina, K. | White, R. | Lockhart, A. | Cummins, P.

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On 6th July 2006, an intense swarm of earthquake activity began in the Sulu Range, Central New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The earthquakes were felt almost every one to two minutes, 24 hours a day, with modified Mercalli intensities of MM1 to MM4. They were accompanied by unusual vigorous activity in the hot springs southwest of the Sulu Range. Fearing a possible eruption and tsunami, about 1000 locals were evacuated.

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• Pacific Nations

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2007-01-01T00:00:00

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