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Tidal wave hits Masapacha killing near 100 in Nicaragua
A Pacific quake generated a 13 to 14 meter wall of water that struck Masapacha and 27 coast towns. About 75 to 100 people died, with 150 missing and 300 houses destroyed. Red Cross aid arrived as President Chamorro called for international relief. Nations including France, Mexico, Norway, Spain, and the United States contributed funds and supplies.
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Masapacha
Nicaragua
Pacific
Roberto Giusto
Giusta
Genova
Giustos
Managua
Masachapa
Ten Ali
Red Cross
Violeta Chamorro
Civil Defense
Guillermo Guevara
Guevara
Carlos Alvarez
France
Mexico
Norway
Spain
United States
U.S
Geneva
United Nations