Panama earthquake: Tsunami warnings issued after magnitude 7.7 quake
Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.
Al Jazeera English reports: Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.
This environment story centres on Colombia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
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- Colombia · Americas
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- Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Chile
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- Environment
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