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Question

The Island Nation Situated in the South Pacific Ocean which suffered huge loss due to earthquake generated Tsunami on February 6, 2013?

  1. Solomon Island
  2. Tuvatu
  3. Marshal Island
  4. Vanuatu

Answer:

Option A: Solomon Island

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Solomon Island”.

On February 6, 2013, a magnitude 8mw magnitude earthquake struck Solomon Islands in the North-West (South Pacific Ocean), killing at least 13 people.