Earthquake triggers a tsunami

Two strong earthquakes have happened within the past day.

1. Under the ocean floor near the Samoa Islands (Pacific Ocean)
1. 8.0 magnitude
2. This triggered a tsunami that reached the island of the American Samoas
2. In Indonesia, near Sumatra
1. 7.6 magnitude
2. Tsunami warnings were issued but cancelled.

These are not the only earthquakes that have occurred. Check out the USGS site to see just how many quakes rattle the ground each day.