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SYDNEY, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia warned that a tsunami could hit its eastern coastline on Wednesday following a strong earthquake in the neighbouring Solomon Islands.
Residents near the coast were being advised to evacuate immediately with the tsunami forecast to reach shores around 0300 GMT, according to the French High Commission. (Reporting by Cecile Lefort; Editing by Ken Wills)
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