Indonesia's Earthquake and Tsunami Aftermath in Photos

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:05:00 +0200newsweek (en)

Indonesian authorities are scrambling to get help to the quake- and tsunami-hit island of Sulawesi. Survivors are abandoning their ruined homes, as accounts of devastation begin filtering out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear Oct 02, 2018

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:04:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 05:52:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that spawned it, but other factors -- including a long, narrow bay -- conspired to create monster waves, scientists say. At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and officials say....

Indonesia's Earthquake and Tsunami Aftermath in Photos

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:54:00 +0200newsweek-USA (en)

Indonesian authorities are scrambling to get help to the quake- and tsunami-hit island of Sulawesi. Survivors are abandoning their ruined homes, as accounts of devastation begin filtering out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Death toll soars as Indonesia struggles to help survivors

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:31:00 +0200businessday (en)

Palu — Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp. The confirmed death toll of 844 was certain to rise as....

Survivors rescued, mass burials begin as tsunami toll climbs to 844

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:27:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

A mass burial of earthquake and tsunami victims began in Indonesia Monday as the death toll climbed to 844 and the need for equipment to dig for survivors grew increasingly desperate.The toll is largely from the city of Palu and is expected to rise as areas cut off by the damage are reached. The magnitude 7.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:08:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Residents carry their belongings after an earthquake hit at Balaroa sub-district in Palu, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia October 1, 2018. — Reuters pic. PALU, Oct 2 — Indonesia scrambled yesterday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts....

Indian Navy diverts three ships to tsunami-hit Indonesia for humanitarian assistance

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:47:00 +0200financialexpress (en)

Following the disaster, the Navy decided to deploy INS Tir, Sujata and Shardul to Indonesia. (Representational image) The Navy said on Monday it had diverted three ships that were deployed in Southeast Asia to tsunami-hit Indonesia for humanitarian assistance.

International Medical Corps Responding to Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:37:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Indonesia following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28. The largest quake, a powerful magnitude 7.

International Medical Corps Responding to Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:35:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

LOS ANGELES Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Indonesia following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28 . The largest quake, a powerful magnitude 7.

International Medical Corps Responding to Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:26:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

LOS ANGELES Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Â International Medical Corps has sent an emergency response team to Indonesia following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28 . The largest quake, a powerful magnitude 7.

Scientists surprised by power of Indonesia tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:24:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

Scientists expressed surprise at the size of the tsunami that devastated the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, saying an earthquake like the one that preceded it would not necessarily spawn such destructive waves. “We expected it might cause a tsunami, just not one that big,” said Jason Patton, a....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:20:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to rise as rescuers reached devastated outlying communities hit on Friday by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami waves as high as six meters (20 feet). Accounts filtering out of remote areas brought news of devastation, including the deaths of 34 children at a Christian study camp.

Alertan sobre posibilidad de un gran terremoto en el Caribe

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:16:00 +0200radiohc (es)

La Habana, 1 oct (RHC) Especialistas del Centro de Investigación Sísmica (SRC) de la Universidad de Indias Occidentales, alertó este 1 de octubre, en Puerto España, capital de Trinidad y Tobago, que los países del Caribe deben prepararse para un gran terremoto. Trinidad y Tobago.

Quake, Tsunami in Indonesia: Death toll tops 1,200

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 21:00:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Indonesia yesterday scrambled to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp. Rescuers are racing against time to reach victims still trapped under rubble three days after the disaster.

Scientists puzzled by ‘peculiar’ tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:09:00 +0200thehindu (en)

While early warning systems around the world were quick to pick up the earthquake in the Pacific, the tsunami that subsequently ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu, claiming more than 800 lives, seems to have struck in stealth, baffling the scientific community.

'We Just Ran': Scale of Tsunami Horror Emerges in Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:04:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

Telephone links closer to the epicenter are sporadic at best and roads to some other badly affected areas are impassable. Newly homeless people such as Mrs. Rasid recounted stories of sudden devastation. A man in one seaside neighborhood said there were just minutes to react.

12:14 Expertos alertan sobre posibilidad de un gran terremoto en el Caribe

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:30:00 +0200prensa-latina (es)

01 de octubre de 2018, 12:14 Puerto España, 1 oct (PL) Los países del Caribe deben prepararse para un gran terremoto, alertó hoy el Centro de Investigación Sísmica (SRC) de la Universidad de Indias Occidentales. Este fin de semana dos sismos golpearon varios territorios de la región en un período de seis horas, agregó la fuente.

India offers condolences, assistance to quake-hit Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 18:27:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NEW DELHI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a telephone call to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, sending condolences over the recent earthquakes and tsunami in the archipelago nation. According to a statement from the External Affairs Ministry, the Indian....

Indonesia needs more equipment, manpower to find tsunami-quake victims

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:24:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s National Disaster and Mitigation Agency (BNPB) on October 1 said more heavy equipment and manpower are needed to find bodies of earthquake and tsunami victims in Central Sulawesi province. The death toll from the earthquakes and tsunami climbed to 1,203 and the figure is expected to rise, said the Indonesian Government.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:24:00 +0200trust (en)

Authorities brace for death toll to climb - perhaps into the thousands - as connections with remote areas are restored. * Death toll 844, seen as certain to rise. * Three days after quake, full extent of disaster unknown. * Red Cross report deaths of 34 children at Christian camp.

Scale of Indonesia disaster still unclear as survivors flee quake zone

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:09:00 +0200iol (en)

Palu, Indonesia - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Fathin Ungku and Kanupriya Kapoor. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesian survivors desperate to flee earthquake zone as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:36:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

One woman was recovered alive from ruins overnight in the Palu neighbourhood of Balaroa, where about 1,700 houses were swallowed up when the earthquake caused soil to liquefy, the national rescue agency said. “We don’t know how many victims could be buried there, it’s estimated hundreds,” said....

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:35:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:29:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Tsunami death toll SOARS as survivors STARVE with 1000s more feared buried under wreckage

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:23:00 +0200dailystar (en)

Shaken survivors have abandoned their ruined homes in search of food and shelter as 844 people have been confirmed dead. Indonesian authorities scrambled to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead. Devastation hit the country on Friday when a 7.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:54:00 +0200oann (en)

October 1, 2018. By Fathin Ungku and Kanupriya Kapoor. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Desperate Indonesians flee quake zone, with scale of disaster unclear

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:45:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

World: UNISDR calls for greater attention to disaster risk in Pacific’s “ring of fire”

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:39:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

GENEVA, 1 October 2018 – The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mami Mizutori, today extended her condolences to the people and Government of Indonesia on the tragic loss of life and the injuries incurred as a result of the 7.5 earthquake and tsunami which struck Sulawesi on Friday.

Tsunami toll passes 1,200 in Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:29:00 +0200bendbulletin (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Rescuers dug through debris with their bare hands and anxious family members struggled to contact loved ones who remained unaccounted for Monday as the death toll from an earthquake and tsunami in eastern Indonesia appeared to be headed well past 1,200.

Indonesia Tsunami’s Power After Earthquake Surprises Scientists

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:06:00 +0200nytimes (en)

The 7.5-magnitude quake, which struck in the early evening, was centered along the coast of the island of Sulawesi about 50 miles north of Palu. Shortly afterward — within 30 minutes by some accounts — waves as high as 18 feet crashed ashore in the city, destroying buildings, smashing vehicles and killing hundreds of people.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:52:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

* Authorities say 844 confirmed killed in Sulawesi disaster * Hundreds feared buried in collapsed buildings, landslides * Rescuers brace for death toll to climb * President Widodo agrees to accept international aid. Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into....

Scientists surprised by power of Indonesia tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:48:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Scientists have expressed surprise at the size of the tsunami that devastated the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, saying an earthquake like the one that preceded it would not necessarily spawn such destructive waves. “We expected it might cause a tsunami, just not one that big,” said Jason....

Turkey first to reach Indonesian quake, tsunami victims

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:35:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Indonesia rushes aid to Sulawesi as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 1,203. Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes aid as tsunami toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:08:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Palu (Indonesia): Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:43:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. The Southeast Asian country on Monday called for international help to deal with the aftermath.

34 children at Bible camp among hundreds dead in Indonesian earthquake

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:34:00 +0200christiantoday (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp. The confirmed death toll of 844 was certain to....

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:59:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:56:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:52:00 +0200oann (en)

October 1, 2018. By Athit Perawongmetha. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:44:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

* Authorities say 844 confirmed killed in Sulawesi disaster. * Hundreds feared buried in collapsed buildings, landslides. * Rescuers brace for death toll to climb. * President Widodo agrees to accept international aid. PALU, Indonesia - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and....

Indonesia quake survivors await help as death toll climbs

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:44:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes and accounts of devastation filtered out of remote areas, including the death of 34 children at a Christian camp.

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:30:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to rise as....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:29:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to....

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:16:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Palu: Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to rise as....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:12:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia says it needs more heavy equipment, rescuers in quake zone

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:02:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Indonesia to accept international help after devastating quake and tsunami. Indonesia will accept international help for disaster response and relief after a major earthquake and tsunami hit Sulawesi island, killing at least 832 people, the head of the Indonesian investment board said on Twitter on Monday.

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake toll passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:43:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:28:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:25:00 +0200in-cyprus (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter. The confirmed death toll of 844 looked certain to....

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:21:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

PALU: Indonesia n authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes in aid as death toll from quake, tsunami passes 840

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:19:00 +0200oann (en)

October 1, 2018. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island and prepared to bury some of the more than 800 dead, while shaken survivors streamed away from their ruined homes in search of food and shelter.

Indonesia rushes to help quake-hit island, death toll likely to soar past 830

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:58:00 +0200tabnak (en)

Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get aid and rescue equipment into quake-hit Sulawesi island, and prepared to bury some of the at least 832 dead, while the government said it would accept international help for disaster relief. The confirmed toll of 832 dead looked certain to rise as....

Indonesia: Final Death Toll in Indonesian Quake, Tsunami Could Reach Thousands

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:23:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Ahmad Syamsudin Jakarta. The final death toll in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Sulawesi island could be in the “thousands,” Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla said Sunday, as a national disaster agency spokesman said 832 bodies had been recovered.

Warning system may have saved lives in tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:30:00 +0200messenger-inquirer (en)

MAKASSAR, Indonesia -- An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years. The high-tech system of seafloor sensors, data-laden sound waves and fiber-optic cable was meant to replace a....

Indonesia: Most of foreigners safe after deadly quake, tsunami

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 06:04:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – About 70 foreigners were in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia when an earthquake and tsunami struck here and most have been safe, according to the Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Among them, three French nationals are missing while the others are accounted for,....

Powerful typhoon kills two, snarls transport for thousands in Japan

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:07:00 +0200arabnews (en)

TOKYO: A powerful typhoon brought down trees onto railroad tracks and kicked up debris across Tokyo as it brushed past the Japanese capital early on Monday, killing two people and stranding thousands as train lines were closed or severely delayed. Typhoon Trami made landfall in western Japan on....

Rescuers rush to save tsunami victims 13h ago Rescuers are struggling to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami. Thousands are feared dead.

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:06:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

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Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:29:00 +0200eurasiareview (en)

By Ahmad Syamsudin. BenarNews The final death toll in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Sulawesi island could be in the “thousands,” Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla said Sunday, as a national disaster agency spokesman said 832 bodies had been recovered.

Indonesia: CRS teams deployed to Indonesia tsunami response; assist local partners

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:17:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

410-951-7281. kim.pozniak@crs.org BALTIMORE, MD, September 30, 2018 -- A Catholic Relief Services (CRS) emergency response team is en-route to Palu, the city most affected by the tsunami that struck Indonesia on Friday, following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, and has killed at least 800 people and toppled buildings, shopping malls and mosques.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:40:00 +0200thespec (en)

MAKASSAR, Indonesia — An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years. The high-tech system of sea floor sensors, data-laden sound waves and fiberoptic cable was meant to replace a....

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:18:00 +0200deutschewelle-id (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:18:00 +0200deutschewelle-ro (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Irish travelling to Indonesia urged to exercise ‘a high degree of caution’

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:16:00 +0200irishtimes (en)

No Irish citizens believed to killed , injured, or missing following deadly tsunami. Hundreds of people were killed, many swept away by giant waves as they played on the beach, when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Saturday (September 29).

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:12:00 +0200deutschewelle-sr (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:11:00 +0200deutschewelle-el (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:09:00 +0200deutschewelle-sw (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:07:00 +0200deutschewelle-bg (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:02:00 +0200deutschewelle-hr (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:58:00 +0200deutschewelle-mk (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:58:00 +0200deutschewelle-uk (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:57:00 +0200deutschewelle-sq (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:53:00 +0200deutschewelle-ha (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to save tsunami victims 8h ago Rescuers are struggling to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami. Thousands are feared dead.

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:52:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:51:00 +0200deutschewelle-ur (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:43:00 +0200deutschewelle-hi (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Rescuers rush to reach tsunami victims in Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:36:00 +0200deutschewelle-fr (en)

The Indonesian government was struggling to mount a response to the destruction caused by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake which triggered the tsunami on Friday. At least 832 people lost their lives, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, but the government fears that the actual death toll might be in the thousands.

Death toll of Indonesia’s earthquake and tsunami hit over 800

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 20:18:00 +0200libyanexpress (en)

The death toll more than doubled to over 800 in Indonesia Sunday, two days after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami that hit the coast soon after. Rescue officials are worried that the extent of the disaster could climb far past the more than....

Former Maldives president released from prison

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 18:59:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint MALE, Maldives — A Maldives court has released a former president who was serving a 19-month sentence for failing to cooperate with a police investigation. The high court in the Indian Ocean archipelago released Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on bail Sunday.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 17:17:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

People survey the damage of a shopping mall following earthquakes and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers are scrambling to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami in Indonesia two days ago.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 17:03:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

MAKASSAR, Indonesia (AP) - An early warning system that might have prevented some deaths in the tsunami that hit an Indonesian island on Friday has been stalled in the testing phase for years. The high-tech system of seafloor sensors, data-laden sound waves and fiber-optic cable was meant to....

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:58:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

People survey the damage following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago.

Warning system might have saved lives in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:34:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

People survey the damage of a shopping mall following earthquakes and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers are scrambling to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami in Indonesia two days ago.

Death toll rises to over 800 after earthquake and subsequent tsunami ravage Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:26:00 +0200cknw (en)

Rescue officials feared the full scale of Indonesia’s earthquake and tsunami could climb far past the more than 800 already confirmed dead, as several large coastal towns remained cut off Sunday by damaged roads and downed communication lines. The country’s disaster agency said the death toll more....

Death toll rises to over 800 after earthquake and subsequent tsunami ravage Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:11:00 +0200globalnews (en)

Rescue officials feared the full scale of Indonesia’s earthquake and tsunami could climb far past the more than 800 already confirmed dead, as several large coastal towns remained cut off Sunday by damaged roads and downed communication lines. The country’s disaster agency said the death toll more....

Warning system delays add to deaths in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:51:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

People survey the damage following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago.

La catástrofe tras el tsunami en Indonesia a vista de pájaro

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:19:00 +0200cadenaser (es)

Indonesia ha vivido una de las mayores tragedias que se recuerdan tras el tsunami del Índico, que s e cobró más 1100.000 en el archipiélago. Dos días después de que otro potent e tsunami golpeara a la isla de Célebes, todavía se desconocen las dimensiones de la catástrofe , sin embargo las imágenes....

Warning system delays add to deaths in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:09:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

People survey the damage of a shopping mall following earthquakes and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers are scrambling to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake that spawned a deadly tsunami in Indonesia two days ago.

Warning system delays add to deaths in Indonesian tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:35:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

People survey the damage following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago.

Long and narrow bay likely made tsunami more devastating in Palu

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:24:00 +0200scmp (en)

The sun had just slipped behind the mountains, leaving a soft pink glow as the blue sea melted into the darkening horizon. It could have been a video postcard from a tropical paradise, except for the long white wave stretching the width of the bay – getting larger and closer with each passing second.

Indonesian President visits quake-hit Palu city

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:21:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in visited Palu city on Sulawesi island, the hardest hit by the powerful earthquake and tsunami, on September 30. Addressing troops deployed to Sulawesi island, President Widodo called on relevant forces to be ready to work day and night and to finish work relating to evacuation and rescue.

Long and narrow bay likely made Indonesia tsunami more devastating in Palu

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:52:00 +0200scmp (en)

The sun had just slipped behind the mountains, leaving a soft pink glow as the blue sea melted into the darkening horizon. It could have been a video postcard from a tropical paradise, except for the long white wave stretching the width of the bay – getting larger and closer with each passing second.

Death toll from Indonesia quakes, tsunami hits over 830

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:44:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) - The death toll from a strong earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province has climbed to 832, said according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on September 30. The figure is expected to increase, the agency added.

Indonesia teme miles de muertos por el tsunami en la isla de Célebes

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:36:00 +0200abc-Andalucia (es)

Indonesia se asoma a su mayor tragedia tras el tsunami del Índico, que s e cobró unas 220.000 vidas en 14 países y más de la mitad solo en este archipiélago. Dos días después de que otro potent (o Sulawesi en el idioma local), e tsunami golpeara a la isla de Célebes todavía no se saben las....

Tsunami sensors MISSED huge wave in Indonesia as natural disaster kills 832 people

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:36:00 +0200dailymail (en)

'Based on the videos circulating on social media, we estimate the tsunami happened before the warning officially ended,' Triyono said. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the disaster agency, told reporters his team had been 'preparing to send public warnings that were easy to understand' when the tsunami warning was 'suddenly ended'.

World Death Toll Rises to 832 in Indonesia Quake-Tsunami Disaster: Official

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:07:00 +0200india (en)

New Delhi: The death toll due to tsunami waves triggered by a massive earthquake crashed into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi rose to 832 on Sunday, said an official. In the morning it was reported that 400 people were killed and many swept away. The toll was confirmed by agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho who has estimated that 2.

Over 400 killed as quake-tsunami strikes Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 08:31:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

More than 400 people were confirmed dead and thousands injured in the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Officials have warned that the death toll could rise dramatically as news arrives from remote areas of the island.

Indonesia: Over 400 Killed as Quake, Tsunami Hit Sulawesi

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 05:18:00 +0200india (en)

New Delhi: More than 400 people were killed and many swept away as crashed into the to rise sharply today as news is still coming from the remote areas. Thousands of homes, hospitals hotels, and shopping malls have been destroyed. Notably, the two cities –Palu and Donggala are home to more than 600,000 people.

Sulawesi Death Toll Raised to 385 after Indonesia Earthquakes, Tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 05:04:00 +0200laht (en)

JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities raised to 385 on Saturday the number of people killed by earthquakes and a tsunami that struck the island of Sulawesi on Friday. According to provisional data, there are also 540 injured and 29 missing, National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) spokesperson....

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 04:27:00 +0200thefinancialexpress (en)

. Published: September 28, 2018 18:43:57 | Updated: September 29, 2018 10:19:49 A major 7.7 magnitude earth quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area, and officials expect further damage.

Indonesia teme miles de muertos por el tsunami en la isla de Célebes

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 04:21:00 +0200abc-Andalucia (es)

Indonesia se asoma a su mayor tragedia tras el tsunami del Índico, que s e cobró unas 220.000 vidas en 14 países y más de la mitad solo en este archipiélago. Dos días después de que otro potent (o Sulawesi en el idioma local), e tsunami golpeara a la isla de Célebes todavía no se saben las....

7.5 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in Indonesia, kills dozens

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 02:18:00 +0200srilankasource (en)

Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island. Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque amongst the buildings damaged.

Indonesia: International Medical Corps responding to Indonesia earthquake/tsunami

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake, and a number of very powerful aftershocks, struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi yesterday, triggering a tsunami that has slammed into Palu-the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Hundreds of lives have been lost, with thousands more still missing.

Earthquake and tsunami kill hundreds in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 23:58:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

Text messages that were supposed to warn locals of the possibility of a tsunami did not go out as planned because cellphone towers had been downed by the earthquake, Sutopo said. Indonesia’s meteorological and geophysics agency is facing criticism for having lifted its tsunami warning little more than half an hour after the earthquake struck.

Geelani concerned over legalising ‘adultery’

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 23:40:00 +0200greaterkashmir (en)

Representational Pic Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani today expressed grave concern over the recent judgments legalising ‘adultery’, appealing Indian intelligentsia to come forward and stop this ‘immoral tsunami’. “Decisions about homosexuality earlier and adultery now, threaten the very existence of the society.

Factbox: Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 21:37:00 +0200firstpost (en)

By Fransiska Nangoy and Agustinus Da Costa. JAKARTA (Reuters) - At least 384 people have been killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. With communications knocked out, relief officials have not....

¿Por qué las alertas de tsunami no evitaron la tragedia?

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 20:56:00 +0200elMundo (es)

El año 2004 supuso un punto de inflexión en la implantación de sistemas de alerta de tsunamis. El catastrófico terremoto submarino de Sumatra generó una oleada de maremotos devastadores en la mayor parte de países bañados por el Océano Índico que causaron la muerte a unas 275.000 personas.

Factbox: Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 20:29:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

With communications knocked out, relief officials have not been able to get any information from Donggala regency, an area north of Palu that is closer to the epicentre of the 7.5 magnitude quake. In Palu, more than 16,000 people were evacuated after the disaster struck.

¿Son eficaces las alertas de tsunami?

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 19:24:00 +0200elMundo (es)

generó una oleada de maremotos terremoto submarino de Sumatra devastadores en la mayor parte de países bañados por el Océano Índico que causaron la muerte a unas 275.000 personas. "Hubo zonas en las que se sabía con seis y siete horas de antelación que podía llegar un tsunami , pero no fue posible....

Tsunami sensors MISSED huge wave in Indonesia as natural disaster kills at least 384

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:56:00 +0200dailymail (en)

He said the closest tide gauge, which measures changes in sea level, only recorded an 'insignificant', six-centimetre (2.5 inches) wave and did not account for the giant waves near Palu. 'If we had a tide gauge or proper data in Palu, of course it would have been better. This is something we must evaluate for the future,' said Triyono.

FACTBOX-Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:29:00 +0200trust (en)

By Fransiska Nangoy and Agustinus Da Costa. JAKARTA, Sept 29 (Reuters) - At least 384 people have been killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. With communications knocked out, relief officials....

Earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:09:00 +0200reuters (en)

With communications knocked out, relief officials have not been able to get any information from Donggala regency, an area north of Palu that is closer to the epicenter of the 7.5 magnitude quake. In Palu, more than 16,000 people were evacuated after the disaster struck.

The Latest: Syria: Our fight against terrorism ‘almost over’

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:49:00 +0200heraldonline (en)

The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 10:40 a.m. Syria's foreign minister is telling world leaders that his country's "battle against terrorism is almost over." Walid al-Moallem also vowed Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly that the Syrian government will free the country from all "illegitimate" foreign troops.

Amid criticism, Indonesia revises toll from quake-tsunami

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:48:00 +0200polandsun (en)

Indonesia witnessed a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the city of Palu; The tsunami brought ten feet high waves sweeping the city of Palu and Donggala cities; Indonesia's disaster agency has said that casualties were mainly reported in Palu city.

The Latest: Syria: Our fight against terrorism ‘almost over’

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:46:00 +0200star-telegram (en)

The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 10:40 a.m. Syria's foreign minister is telling world leaders that his country's "battle against terrorism is almost over." Walid al-Moallem also vowed Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly that the Syrian government will free the country from all "illegitimate" foreign troops.

The Latest: Condolences for tsunami-wracked Indonesia at UN

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:44:00 +0200nzherald (en)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 10:30 a.m. The deadly Indonesian tsunami is on the minds of some world leaders as they address the U.N. General Assembly less than a day later. Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj expressed condolences to Indonesia during her speech Saturday.

Les six tsunamis les plus meurtriers en plus d'un siècle

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:40:00 +0200levif (fr)

- Le séisme 'Megathrust' à Aceh - Le 26 décembre 2004, un séisme majeur de type "megathrust", d'une magnitude de 9,1, frappe Aceh, au nord de l'île indonésienne de Sumatra, provoquant un tsunami ressenti sur des côtes aussi éloignées que celles de la Somalie. Les vagues ont touché plusieurs pays de l'Océan indien, tuant 170.

Amid criticism, Indonesia revises toll from quake-tsunami

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:27:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Indonesia witnessed a powerful earthquake and tsunami that struck the city of Palu; The tsunami brought ten feet high waves sweeping the city of Palu and Donggala cities; Indonesia's disaster agency has said that casualties were mainly reported in Palu city.

Many areas in Indonesia remain isolated

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 14:05:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Many areas in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province remain out of reach as communications system has yet to be restored and road systems were damaged. Spokesman of the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said Donggala is still unreachable because communications has been cut off.

Indonesian President directly steers search, rescue efforts

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:29:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he will directly steer search and rescue activities following the earthquakes and tsunami in Donggala and Palu cities in central Sulawesi. Indonesia has dispatched Hercules military transport aircraft with soldiers and field hospitals to affected areas in Palu.

50 killed as 7.5-quake leads to tsunami in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 10:14:00 +0200business-standard (en)

At least 50 people have been confirmed dead by officials on Saturday after a strong triggered by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Over 350 others were injured, a disaster agency official said on Saturday after three shallow quakes of 6.0, 7.4 and 6.

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:58:00 +0200deutschewelle-hi (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring some 540 others.

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:57:00 +0200deutschewelle-hr (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring some 540 others.

Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island, leaving 384 dead and hundreds injured

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:54:00 +0200abc-au (en)

At least 384 people are dead and hundreds are injured in a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a tsunami of up to three metres hit the area, according to local media citing the national disaster agency. Indonesian television and other media, quoting disaster agency spokesman....

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:43:00 +0200deutschewelle-bg (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring hundreds of others.

Tsunami strikes kills hundreds Indonesia's Sulawesi after earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:42:00 +0200deutschewelle-ro (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring hundreds of others.

50 killed as 7.5-quake leads to tsunami in Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:35:00 +0200greaterkashmir (en)

At least 50 people have been confirmed dead by officials on Saturday after a strong tsunami triggered by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Over 350 others were injured, a disaster agency official said on Saturday after three shallow quakes of 6.0, 7.4 and 6.

Tsunami kills hundreds in Indonesia 15h ago Almost 400 people have died after a tsunami up to 2 meters high swept away houses in at least two cities, including the tourist resort of Palu on Sulawesi island. Officials warned the death toll is likely to rise.

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 09:34:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, killing almost 400 people dead and injuring hundreds of others.

Indonesia Tsunami strikes Indonesia after quake Scores of people of have died after a tsunami up to 2 meters high swept away houses in at least two cities, including the tourist resort of Palu on the island of Sulawesi. The extent of damage remains unknown.

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:33:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, leaving at least 48 people dead and injuring more than 350 others.

50 Die In Indonesia Earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:14:00 +0200leadership (en)

Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island. Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque amongst the buildings damaged.

Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island leaving 48 dead and hundreds injured

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:02:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said many bodies have been found along the shoreline of Palu, with four hospitals in the city reporting "many victims" were still to be accounted for. Authorities were having difficulties coordinating rescue efforts as the magnitude-7.

7.5 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in Indonesia, kills dozens

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 07:57:00 +0200adaderana (en)

Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island. Video on social media shows people screaming and fleeing in panic and a mosque amongst the buildings damaged.

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Sulawesi

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 07:23:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

JAKARTA--A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches....

Tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island leaving 48 dead and hundreds injured

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 06:56:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho told a press conference that four hospitals in the city of Palu have reported "many victims" were still to be accounted for. Authorities were having difficulties coordinating rescue efforts as the magnitude-7.

Indonesia earthquake: Dozens dead in Palu

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 06:50:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption Dramatic video shows buildings being knocked down. Almost 50 people have been confirmed dead after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island.

At least 30 dead, 12 wounded as major quake-tsunami hits Indonesian island Updated 39 minutes ago

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:44:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

JAKARTA: A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to two metres (six feet) high struck beaches....

Tsunami Strikes Indonesia, Sweeping Buildings Away and Killing Dozens

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:44:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Authorities estimated the tsunami’s waves to be about 10 feet high, but a cellphone video reported to be taken in Palu showed a wave that seemed even higher crashing over the roofs of one-story buildings. The buildings then disappear beneath the water. It is unclear whether everyone in the area evacuated in time.

Tsunami strikes Indonesia after powerful quake 10h ago A tsunami up to 2 meters high has swept away houses in at least two cities, including the tourist resort of Palu, on the island of Sulawesi. The extent of damage remains unknown but dozens have been killed.

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:20:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

A tsunami triggered by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday evening crashed into least two cities, including the popular tourist resort of Palu, leaving at least 30 people dead. A tsunami up to two meters high swept way houses in Palu, the capital of central Sulawesi province.

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:20:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

Updated 7.30pm. A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown. The tsunami up to 2 metres high struck beaches as dusk....

Quake, deadly tsunami hit Indonesian island

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:15:00 +0200pri (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to six feet high struck beaches as dusk fell in....

Indonesia earthquake: At least 30 dead in Palu

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:11:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption Dramatic video shows buildings being knocked down. At least 30 people have been killed after a strong tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit a coastal Indonesian city on Friday. Waves of up to 2m (6.6ft) high swept through Palu on Sulawesi island.

'At least 30' dead after tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:10:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

A doctor has told Indonesian TV that at least 30 people are dead in a small city on the island of Sulawesi after a tsunami of up to three metres hit the area. Doctor Komang Adi Sujendra told Metro TV that 30 people had been killed in the bay city of Palu after an earthquake offshore lead to a tsunami hitting the city.

Indonesian city hit by tsunami after 7.5 magnitude earthquake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches as dusk....

Deadly quake hits Indonesia, prompts tsunami alert

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:38:00 +0200presstv (en)

This aerial photo shows damaged buildings in the village of Sugian on Indonesia's Lombok island on August 21, 2018 after a series of recent earthquakes. (Photo by AFP) A major 7.5 quake struck off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert hours after a milder quake....

Tsunami hits Sulawesi town after quake

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:17:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

JAKARTA • A tsunami up to 2m high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi yesterday after a major magnitude-7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties.

Strong, shallow quake strikes Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:09:00 +0200sundaytimes (en)

A strong and shallow earthquake with a 6.1 magnitude struck central Indonesia Friday, geologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was centred around 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep, just off the coast of Sulawesi island, the US Geological Survey said.

Killer quake and tsunami hit Indonesian tourist island

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:58:00 +0200herald-ie (en)

A tsunami has caused an unknown number of deaths after hitting a town on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi following a major quake. Buildings collapsed at the tourist hotspot and power was cut when the giant wave struck. The tsunami was up to two metres high when it hit beaches as dusk fell....

Major quake and tsunami batter Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:05:00 +0200eluniversal-MX (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake , collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 meters six feet ) high struck beaches as dusk....

Nueva tragedia en Asia tras los tsunamis del Índico en 2004 y Japón en 2011

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:04:00 +0200abc-Andalucia (es)

Copyright © DIARIO ABC, S.L. Indonesia vuelve a sufrir la maldición de hallarse sobre el «Anillo de Fuego» - REUTERS Nueva tragedia en Asia tras los tsunamis del Índico en 2004 y Japón en 2011 Indonesia, el país más castigado hace 18 años, vuelve a sufrir la maldición de hallarse sobre el «Anillo de....

Indonesia: Major quake and tsunami cause deaths

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:37:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

JAKARTA: A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches....

Three-metre tsunami smashes Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:17:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Terrifying footage has emerged of a tsunami crashing into the coastline of Indonesia after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The footage shows the estimated three-metre (10 foot) high wave approaching before hitting land with devastating consequences. When the surge does make land, people are seen screaming as they desperately run for safety.

10-Foot Tsunami Sweeps Away Houses in Palu, Indonesia

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:10:00 +0200nytimes (en)

The spokesman for Indonesia’s disaster agency, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, said houses were swept away and families were reported missing, according to The Associated Press. It was difficult to immediately assess the extent of the casualties or the damage that was done because communications were disrupted.

Major earthquake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city September 28 Updated

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 23:37:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major earthquake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches as....

'Chaos' as tsunami of up to three metres hits Indonesia after earthquake

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:39:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A tsunami of up to three metres has hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel onto land, after a magnitude-7.5 quake struck offshore, but there has been no word on casualties, officials say. Authorities received information that Palu had been....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:30:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

JAKARTA (Reuters) – A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although the exact number of casualties was not clear. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high....

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:26:00 +0200firstpost (en)

By Tabita Diela and Gayatri Suroyo. JAKARTA (Reuters) - A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown.

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:50:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

A tsunami caused deaths when it hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major quake offshore, collapsing buildings and cutting off power, officials said, although exact casualties were unknown. The tsunami up to 2 metres (six feet) high struck beaches as dusk fell in....

Tsunami hits Indonesia, sweeping houses away 47 minutes ago It followed a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:37:00 +0200newshub (en)

A tsunami has hit the Sulawesi cities of Palu and Donggala and swept houses away, with families missing, Indonesia's disaster agency says. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the island of Sulawesi caused a tsunami that hit Palu, the provincial capital, and Donggala.

Major quake and tsunami cause deaths in Indonesian city Reuters

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:28:00 +0200trust (en)

Officials hope to be able to gauge the scale of the damage at daybreak. * Extent of damage unknown as communication cut. * Tsunami hits small but growing tourist city. * Video footage shows extensive flooding, damage from tsunami. * Tsunami in 2004 killed more than 120,000 in Indonesia (Adds....

Un tsunami azota una ciudad de Indonesia tras seísmo de 7,5 grados

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:13:00 +0200eldia-do (es)

. En 2004, un fuerte terremoto en el norte de la isla de Sumatra generó un tsunami que mató a unas 280.000 personas en una docena de naciones bañadas por el océano Índico, la gran mayoría de ellas en Indonesia.