PORT MORESBY: A landslide in Papua New Guinea is feared to have buried more than 2,000 people, with experts pointing to colossal tectonic forces, tribal clashes and mosquitoes to make sense of the ...

A tsunami warning was issued for Papua New Guinea following a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The tsunami warning was rescinded just after 7 p.m. ET on Friday.

DUTCH New Guinea is still geologically one of the least known parts of a region which, ... "The Geology of Papua", 1924, p. 51. ... A. Tectonic Features of New Guinea. Nature 118, 848–849 ...

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea has declared a nine-month state of emergency in the country’s rugged Southern Highlands province in response to several days of violent riots.

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred 51 kilometers deep and was ...

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, striking off the country's northern coast.

After a devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, experts say survivors are at risk of many health consequences, ... Enga Province, Papua New Guinea, May 27, 2024.

A tsunami warning has been issued for Papua New Guinea following a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The shallow quake struck early Saturday morning local ...

On Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Papua New Guinea followed by a 7.1 aftershock. The day before, the country was shaken by another quake measuring ...

Experts say that youth unemployment is a big issue for Papua New Guinea, with nearly two-thirds of its population estimated to be under 25. Jin Yu Young reports on South Korea, the Asia Pacific ...

Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern part of the world's second largest island and is prey to volcanic activity, earthquakes and tidal waves. Linguistically, it is the world's most diverse ...

The bloodshed in Enga Province, which has been plagued by violence between tribal groups, left at least 26 people dead, according to the authorities.