The Solomon Islands had an 8.1 destructive earthquake in the last 12 hours. The tropical islands are to our north, close to the east coast of Papua New Guinea. Aid and assistance will be sent.
As a precaution, a tsunami warning is in place and our beaches are closed. Ferry services are halted. Unusual currents and changes may arise. The 66 ships (waiting for coal) told to move further out to sea away from our coast.
