INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE - India sends military personnel, warships to quake-hit Indonesia

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:41:00 +0200efe (en)

India sent more humanitarian assistance Friday to Indonesia's Sulawesi island, which was hit last week by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and a tsunami that killed over 1,400 people. Indian military personnel were seen unloading from a Singapore aircraft earlier on Friday, according to an efe-epa journalist on the ground.

What were the world's deadliest earthquakes?

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:29:00 +0200ourworldindata (en)

More than 97 counties in China were affected. A 520-mile wide area destroyed. In some counties it's estimated that up to 60% of the population died. Such catastrophic losses are attributed to loess cave settlements, which collapsed as a result. Death toll is still disputed.

Foreigners nationwide being checked as visa changes being considered

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:03:00 +0200phuketgazette (en)

by Pratch Rujivanarom. The chances of an imminent repeat tsunami in the Andaman Sea is remote, while the tsunami risk in the Gulf of Thailand is even smaller to nearly impossible chance, say leading seismologists in the wake of public tsunami fears triggered by the recent devastation in Palu, Indonesia.

The Indonesia quake-tsunami disaster in numbers

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:15:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

Here are the latest figures highlighting the scale of devastation wrought by Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami disaster: The dead, the wounded. So far Indonesian authorities have counted 1,558 dead from the double disaster on Sulawesi island, while 2,549 people are seriously injured.

World: Gauging the environmental impact of disasters

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:27:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Indonesia’s mountainous Sulawesi Island is famed for its many active volcanoes and numerous lakes. It is also an area of high seismic activity. Agriculture plays a key role in supporting the local economy through the production of cocoa, coconut, rice, vegetables and fruit.

Indonesia tsunami claimed 1,350 lives: Why wasn't there an early warning?

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:44:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The recent and tsunami in Indonesia has claimed the lives of at least 1,350 people . Many more people are missing and the disaster has destroyed homes and businesses across the city of Palu and surrounding area on the island of Sulawesi. Yet after the much larger tsunami that devastated countries....

Faulty tsunami warning system in Phuket worries locals

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:29:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

PHUKET (THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Since a deadly tsunami struck Phuket in 2004, local people have trained their ears to listen to any alerts from the warning towers only to learn that the system does not work properly. "I don't have much confidence in the warning towers system," Ms Kantima....

How we respond to natural disasters

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:27:00 +0200MSF-uk (en)

Haiti showed how responding to a natural disaster often goes beyond the immediate crisis. The emergency phase, where we responded with surgery, medical care, psychological support, food, shelter and water, was relatively short. In the long term, we needed to contain and limit the spread of....

Phuket Governor inspects the Phoenix salvage site

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:07:00 +0200phuketgazette (en)

by Pratch Rujivanarom. The chances of an imminent repeat tsunami in the Andaman Sea is remote, while the tsunami risk in the Gulf of Thailand is even smaller to nearly impossible chance, say leading seismologists in the wake of public tsunami fears triggered by the recent devastation in Palu, Indonesia.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 02:20:00 +0200pattayamail (en)

Plumes of volcanic ash rise out of Mount Soputan, Wednesday, Oct. 3, from the village of Tombatu, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. (AP Photo/Yehezkiel Dondokambey) Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered.

Only ‘remote’ chance of a tsunami

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:10:00 +0200nationmultimedia (en)

Nevertheless, say experts, the authorities, business sector and citizens in tsunami risk areas should swiftly and strictly follow disaster response and evacuation plans. Even though a tidal wave is unlikely to hit Thailand’s coasts soon, Paiboon Nuannin, geophysics lecturer at Prince of Songkhla....

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 22:25:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning. Lava was visible at the summit during an evening eruption that sent up another ash column. The danger zone around the peak is small and has no residential areas, officials said.

Ciencia y ecología A raíz del último tsunami que devastó Indonesia, investigadores muestran cómo el aumento del nivel de mar puede incrementar el impacto de los tsunamis, poniendo en peligro a ciudades enteras.

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:48:00 +0200deutschewelle-es (es)

Tras los extremos tsunamis ocasionados por terremotos desencadenados en el océano Índico en 2004 y en Japón en 2011, una serie de películas de desastres como Lo imposible ha representado al fin del mundo a través de escenarios de oleajes apocalípticos.

1,000 people STILL missing after tsunami as aid struggles to reach starving survivors

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:35:00 +0200dailystar (en)

The number of those still unaccounted for is an estimate by the national disaster agency and is made up of those believed to be missing from the areas of Petobo, Balaroa and Sigi - neighbourhoods on the outskirts of the hard-hit city of Palu. The shocking numbers come as starving survivors plead for help while aid struggles to reach many.

What Indonesia's double disaster left behind: In Pictures

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:11:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

The death toll in Indonesia's twin quake-tsunami disaster climbed to 1,424 on Thursday with time running out to rescue survivors six days after the disaster struck. Residents on Sulawesi Island's west coast scavenged for food in farms and orchards as the government struggled to overcome shortages of....

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:36:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

In Pictures: Aftermath of Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:41:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

The death toll in Indonesia's twin quake-tsunami disaster climbed to 1,424 on Thursday with time running out to rescue survivors six days after the disaster struck. Residents on Sulawesi island's west coast were scavenging for food in farms and orchards as the government struggled to overcome....

Malaysian PM urges ASEAN to aid disaster-hit Indonesia

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:30:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Bodies pile up as Indonesia suffers from devastating effects of quake, tsunami. The confirmed death toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island has risen to 1,407, the disaster mitigation agency said on Wednesday.The 7.5 magnitude quake and deadly tsunami waves it triggered last Friday heavily injured over 2,500 people.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:31:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:27:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Phuket Governor assures Phuket “we’re ready to handle any tsunami”

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0200phuketgazette (en)

The Phuket Governor Pakkapong Tawipat is assuring Phuketians and tourists of the island’s readiness to handle any tsunami. Governor Pakkapong says, “It’s not only Phuket that is paying attention to the recent tsunami in Sulawesi, but also the nation. We are totally ready to help people and tourists if any similar event was to occur.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:58:00 +0200japantimes (en)

JAKARTA – A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 06:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Indonesia: Operation Samudra Maitri: India's Assistance to Earthquake and Tsunami affected areas in Indonesia

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 06:13:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

India has launched 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to assist victims of earthquake and tsunami in Central Sulawesi Province of the Republic of Indonesia. Today morning two IAF Aircrafts, C-130J and C-17, departed carrying onboard medical personnel and relief material.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:24:00 +0200arabnews (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia: A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:24:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) � A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky.

Volcano Erupts on Same Indonesian Island as Earlier Quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:18:00 +0200khaosodenglish (en)

JAKARTA — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:01:00 +0200whig (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky.

Indonesia Earthquake, Tsunami Death Toll Climbs to 1,407

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:49:00 +0200laht (en)

PALU, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities raised on Wednesday to 1,407 the number of deaths caused by the magnitude-7.5 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Sulawesi Island on Sept. 28. In a televised press conference in Jakarta, National Agency for Disaster Management spokesperson Sutopo....

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:39:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

A giant plume of volcanic ash rises from Mount Soputan, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in the town of Tomohon, Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. The volcano erupted Wednesday morning on the same central Indonesian island as an earlier earthquake and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:16:00 +0200theolympian (en)

A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island hit earlier by quake, tsunami

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:11:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Potential lava flows. But according to The Jakarta Post, the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (CVGHM) advised local residents to refrain from entering the area within a 4- to 6.5-kilometer radius around Mount Soputan. Residents of riverbank settlements near the mountain –....

Warning fail in Indonesia

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:11:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Questions have been raised in the aftermath, such as the Indonesian government’s failure to raise public awareness on how to respond to natural disasters as well as the lack of a well-maintained and operational warning system that could have saved lives.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:09:00 +0200ksl (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:52:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

"It could be that this earthquake triggered the eruption, but we have seen an increase in volcanic activity since July and this began surging on Monday. Yet we can't say there a direct link, as the mountain is quite far away," Kasbani, the head of Indonesia's Vulcanology and Geology Disaster Mitigation agency, said on local television.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:49:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

JAKARTA: A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful and tsunami , but no evacuations were ordered. Mount Soputan on the northern part of Sulawesi island spewed ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky in the morning.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:43:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Plumes of volcanic ash rise out of Mount Soputan, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, from the village of Tombatu, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. No evacuations were immediately ordered, though people were advised to avoid the area nearest the mountain and to beware of falling ash.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:35:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:30:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Kasbani, who uses one name, said planes were warned to avoid the area. Volcanic ash is hazardous to plane engines. Soputan's eruption status was raised from an alert to standby 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the summit and up to 6.5 kilometers to the west-southwest.

Death toll from powerful earthquake and tsunami on Indonesian island tops 1,400

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:26:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images (PALU, Indonesia) — The powerful earthquake and tsunami that devastated an Indonesian island last week has left more than 1,400 people dead, according to the country’s national disaster agency. The official death toll from the twin disasters, which climbed to 1,407 on....

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:08:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

"It could be that this earthquake triggered the eruption, but we have seen an increase in volcanic activity since July and this began surging on Monday. Yet we can't say there a direct link, as the mountain is quite far away," Kasbani, the head of Indonesia's Volcanology and Geology Disaster Mitigation Agency, said on local television.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:57:00 +0200wsvn (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky.

Christian Bale Is Fully Committed to This Dick Cheney Part and His Transformation Is Proof

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

More than 500 law professors from nearly 100 law schools around the nation have signed a letter to the U.S. Senate to say that the volatile temperament Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh displayed on Thursday as he testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee disqualifies him from sitting on the nation’s highest court.

More than 1,400 dead in earthquake & tsunami

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 22:24:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

The powerful earthquake and tsunami that devastated an Indonesian island last week has left more than 1,400 people dead, according to the country's national disaster agency. The official death toll from the twin disasters, which climbed to 1,407 on Wednesday, was expected to rise further as rescue....

Death toll from powerful earthquake and tsunami on Indonesian island tops 1,400

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:37:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

I’m particularly worried about children who’ve been separated from their families or are now orphans...many of these children are sleeping on the streets because they simply have nowhere to go. It’s hard to imagine a more frightening situation for a child.

India launches operation to aid Indonesia, sends ships with relief material

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:24:00 +0200business-standard (en)

'Operation Samudra Maitri' for humanitarian assistance was launched after a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on October 1. An aerial view of Petobo sub-district following an earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi | Photo: Reuters ....

Operation Samudra Maitri launched to assist calamity-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:17:00 +0200irishsun (en)

New Delhi [India], Oct 03 (ANI): India has launched 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to assist victims of earthquake and tsunami in Central Sulawesi Province of the Republic of Indonesia. Earlier in the day, two Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, C-130J, and C-17 departed carrying onboard medical personnel and relief material.

India launches 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:07:00 +0200business-standard (en)

has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircraft and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country, the (MEA) said on Wednesday. Ministry of External Affairs 'Operation Samudra Maitri' for humanitarian....

Volcano erupts on Indonesian island struck by quake, tsunami

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:06:00 +0200thehindu (en)

A volcano erupted on Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island that was struck last week by a powerful earthquake and a tsunami, and the authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 metres into the sky. No evacuations were immediately ordered.

India launches 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:52:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

NEW DELHI: India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircraft and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:41:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky.

Op Samudra Maitri: India sends relief material to Indonesia after quake, tsunami

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:04:00 +0200asianage (en)

New Delhi: India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircraft and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

India launches ‘Operation Samudra Maitri’ in Indonesia to help tsunami-hit Central Sulawesi province

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:59:00 +0200firstpost (en)

New Delhi: India on Wednesday launched 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to assist the survivors of last week's earthquake and consequent tsunami in Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia. "Two IAF aircraft — a C-130J and a C-17 — carrying medical personnel and relief material flew today (Wednesday)....

Indonesian quake survivors scavenging in 'zombie town'; president ramps up aid

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:01:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

In another part of Donggala district, which has a population of 300,000 people, Ahmad Derajat, said survivors were scavenging for food in fields and orchards. “What we’re relying on right now is food from farms and sharing whatever we find like sweet potatoes or bananas,” said Derajat whose house....

Indonesian quake survivors scavenging in 'zombie town'; president ramps up aid

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:26:00 +0200reuters (en)

In another part of Donggala district, which has a population of 300,000 people, Ahmad Derajat, said survivors were scavenging for food in fields and orchards. “What we’re relying on right now is food from farms and sharing whatever we find like sweet potatoes or bananas,” said Derajat whose house....

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake that left at least 1,400 dead

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:19:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

Nazli Ismail, a geophysicist at the University of Syiah Kuala in Banda Aceh on Sumatra island stressed there was no concrete evidence to show the two incidents are linked. “People talk about the butterfly effect. The concept is that when a butterfly flaps its wings, it can cause a catastrophe,” he said.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:12:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

A government volcanologist said it's possible the eruption was accelerated by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck on Friday. "It could be that this earthquake triggered the eruption, but we have seen an increase in volcanic activity since July and this began surging on Monday.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island that was hit with devastating earthquake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:53:00 +0200cknw (en)

A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 metres into the sky. No evacuations were immediately ordered.

India launches ‘Operation Samudra Maitri’ to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:45:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Indonesian men survey the damage following earthquakes and a tsunami. (AP Photo/Rifki) India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircrafts and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island struck by earlier earthquake October 3 Updated

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:26:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

“It could be that this earthquake triggered the eruption, but we have seen an increase in volcanic activity since July and this began surging on Monday. Yet we can’t say there a direct link, as the mountain is quite far away,” Kasbani, the head of Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geology Disaster Mitigation Agency, said on local television.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:12:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:01:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

JAKARTA: A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 metres into the sky. No evacuations were immediately ordered.

Disasters discriminate – our response should not

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:01:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

When landslides devastated parts of Tajikistan’s Khatlon province in early 2009, the village of Baldzhuvan was better prepared than most. Bibi Rahimova, a local community organizer, had spent years alerting people to the dangers of living beneath unstable terrain; when the hillside finally gave way,....

India Launches 'Operation Samudra Maitri' To Help Tsunami-Hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:56:00 +0200outlookindia (en)

India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircraft and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

After earthquake, volcano erupts on Sulawesi Island in Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:50:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters into the sky. No evacuations were immediately ordered.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:36:00 +0200haaretz (en)

Nazli Ismail, a geophysicist at the University of Syiah Kuala in Banda Aceh on Sumatra island stressed there was no concrete evidence to show the two incidents are linked. “People talk about the butterfly effect. The concept is that when a butterfly flaps its wings, it can cause a catastrophe,” he said.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island that was hit with devastating earthquake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:20:00 +0200globalnews (en)

A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. A government volcanologist said it’s possible the eruption was accelerated by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck on Friday.

Volcano erupts on Indonesian island hit by earthquake, tsunami

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:18:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky. No evacuations were immediately ordered.

Indonesian quake survivors say scavenging in 'zombie town'; president visits

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:54:00 +0200reuters (en)

“We’re on our last legs. There’s no food, no water.” In another part of Donggala district, which has a population of 300,000 people, Ahmad Derajat, said survivors were scavenging for food in fields and orchards. “What we’re relying on right now is food from farms and sharing whatever we find like....

India launches 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:49:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircraft and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:34:00 +0200barrie (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 metres (19,700 feet) into the sky.

Death toll from Indonesia quake, tsunami rises to 1,407

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:31:00 +0200haaretz (en)

Among those killed were 34 children at a Christian bible study camp, a Red Cross official said. LEAVING AND LOOTING. More than 65,000 homes were damaged and more than 60,000 people have been displaced and are in need of emergency help. Thousands of people have been streaming out of stricken areas.

India launches 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:28:00 +0200economictimes (en)

A damaged car sits after it was swept ashore by tsunami following an earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. NEW DELHI: India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia , dispatching two aircraft and....

Operation Samudra Maitri: India’s massive drive to assist tsunami-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:28:00 +0200financialexpress (en)

Two Indian Air Force aircrafts — C-130J and C-17 — departed on Wednesday morning with medical personnel and relief material. (Reuters) India has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircrafts and three naval ships....

Indonesia's Widodo says aid gearing up, worry grows about cut-off areas

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:25:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo made a second visit to Sulawesi island on Wednesday to ramp up relief efforts following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, as survivors pleaded for water, food and fuel five days after the disaster struck. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia's Widodo says aid gearing up, worry grows about cut-off areas

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:04:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo made a second visit to Sulawesi island on Wednesday to ramp up relief efforts following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, as survivors pleaded for water, food and fuel five days after the disaster struck. The official death toll from the 7.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:01:00 +0200thehindu (en)

A volcano erupted on Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 metres into the sky. No evacuations were immediately ordered.

Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano erupted Wednesday on the same central Indonesian island struck last week by a powerful earthquake and tsunami, and authorities warned planes about volcanic ash in the air. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island spewed a massive column of ash more than 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) into the sky.

India sends medical team, relief material to quake-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:52:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NEW DELHI, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- India on Wednesday sent two aircraft loaded with relief material to Indonesia's quake-hit Central Sulawesi province, said official sources in the external affairs ministry. According to media reports, the death toll in Indonesia's devastating earthquake followed by....

Indonesia's Widodo says aid gearing up, worry grows about cut-off areas

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:46:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo made a second visit to Sulawesi island on Wednesday to ramp up relief efforts following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, as survivors pleaded for water, food and fuel five days after the disaster struck. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia's Widodo says aid gearing up, worry grows about cut-off areas

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:28:00 +0200trust (en)

* President Widodo makes second visit to Palu. * Widodo says aid operation gears up. * President wants "economic centres" to open. * Worry grows about remote areas cut off since quake struck (Updates with comment from disaster agency, new toll) By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku.

India launches 'Operation Samudra Maitri' to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:25:00 +0200business-standard (en)

has launched a massive operation to provide assistance to the earthquake and tsunami victims in Indonesia, dispatching two aircrafts and three naval ships carrying relief material to the country, the (MEA) said on Wednesday. Ministry of External Affairs 'Operation Samudra Maitri' for humanitarian....

Indonesia's Widodo says aid gearing up, worry grows about cut-off areas

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:23:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo made a second visit to Sulawesi island on Wednesday to ramp up relief efforts following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, as survivors pleaded for water, food and fuel five days after the disaster struck. The official death toll from the 7.

Bodies pile up as Indonesia suffers from devastating effects of quake, tsunami

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:04:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

UN pledges aid for Indonesian quake, tsunami victims. The UN said Tuesday that it is allocating $15 million to assist victims in Indonesia after an earthquake and tsunami wreaked mass devastation on the island of Sulawesi.The death toll from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake and tsunami has risen to....

Death toll from Indonesia quake, tsunami rises to 1,407

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:31:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Indonesia's Widodo makes second visit to quake city as aid effort gears up. Indonesian President Joko Widodo made a second visit to earthquake-devastated Sulawesi island on Wednesday, saying efforts to help survivors were gearing up and he was keen to see economic activity resume.

Indonesia's Widodo makes second visit to quake city as aid effort gears up

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:14:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Palu: Indonesian President Joko Widodo made a second visit to earthquake-devastated Sulawesi island on Wednesday, saying efforts to help survivors were gearing up and he was keen to see economic activity resume. Five days after disaster struck, time is running out for anyone trapped under collapsed....

Indonesia's Widodo makes second visit to quake city as aid effort gears up

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:06:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo made a second visit to earthquake-devastated Sulawesi island on Wednesday, saying efforts to help survivors were gearing up and he was keen to see economic activity resume. Five days after disaster struck, time is running out for anyone trapped under collapsed....

Time Running Out in Search for Survivors of Indonesia's Quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:06:00 +0200tolonews (en)

Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia's Widodo makes second visit to quake city as aid effort gears up

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:43:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesian President Joko Widodo made a second visit to earthquake-devastated Sulawesi island on Wednesday, saying efforts to help survivors were gearing up and he was keen to see economic activity resume. Five days after disaster struck, time is running out for anyone trapped under....

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:29:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia's Widodo makes second visit to quake city as aid effort gears up

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:13:00 +0200trust (en)

* President Widodo makes second visit to Palu. * Widodo says aid operation gears up. * President wants "economic centres" to open. * Worry grows about remote areas cut off since quake struck (Updates with president's visit) By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:11:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia’s Widodo makes second visit to quake city as aid effort gears up

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:02:00 +0200oann (en)

October 3, 2018. By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo made a second visit to earthquake-devastated Sulawesi island on Wednesday, saying efforts to help survivors were gearing up and he was keen to see economic activity resume.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:45:00 +0200nrttv (en)

SULAIMANI Time was running out on Wednesday (October 3) for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Gift of the Givers to send 2 teams to help quake-hit Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:23:00 +0200eyewitness-news (en)

JOHANNESBURG – Gift of the Givers will send the first of two teams to Indonesia to assist with disaster relief efforts. A devastating earthquake and tsunami have killed more than 1,000 people , with rescuers warning the death toll is likely to rise. Entire areas on Sulawesi Island have been cut off....

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake; fuel shortage add to woe

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 06:39:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 06:37:00 +0200geo-tv (en)

Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 06:34:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

PALU (Indonesia), Oct 3 — Time was running out today for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Tsunami in Indonesia shows blind spots in global warning systems

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 06:28:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

Across the world, dozens of deep-sea ocean sensors are a first line of defense that warns officials when a devastating tsunami is coming. When an earthquake strikes, the sensors capture the movement of ocean waters, giving authorities precious time to alert residents to move to higher ground.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 06:12:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

The official death toll from the 7.5 magnitude quake that struck the west coast of the Sulawesi island last Friday stood at 1,234, many killed by tsunami waves triggered by the quake. But officials fear the toll could soar, as most of the confirmed dead have come from Palu, a small city 1,500 km....

Việt Nam offers aid to victims of quakes, tsunami in Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 06:00:00 +0200vietnamnews (en)

HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese Government yesterday decided to offer US$100,000 in aid relief to help the Indonesian Government and people overcome the consequences of recent earthquakes and tsunami. Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province was ravaged by two quakes measuring 6.1 and 7.5 on the Richter scale on September 28.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:59:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

Volcano erupts on Sulawesi as time runs short to rescue survivors of earthquake and tsunami

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:54:00 +0200scmp (en)

Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. Adding to Sulawesi’s woes, the Soputan volcano in the north....

UN warns Indonesia quake needs are 'vast' as toll nears 1,400

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:52:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Nearly 1,400 people are now known to have died in the quake-tsunami that smashed into Indonesia's Sulawesi island , with UN officials on Wednesday (Oct 3) warning still searching for victims. needs are "vast" for both desperate survivors and rescue teams "The death toll is now....

GENEVA / SULAWESI EARTHQUAKE UPDATE

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:37:00 +0200unmultimedia-en (en)

1. Exterior shot, Palais des Nations. 2. Wide shot, United Nations press room. 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Jens Laerke, spokesperson, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA): “As of today, the 2 October, the Government of Indonesia have confirmed that 1,234 people have died....

Indonesia quake toll expected to rise

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 05:37:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

Time is running out for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors wait for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Nation/World

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:59:00 +0200kentucky (en)

A magistrate judge has denied bail for one of four men arrested on charges related to last year's violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, saying he poses a threat to the community. Tuesday’s update from the CDC on the salmonella outbreak connected to Gravel Ridge Farms showed another 24 people....

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:55:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:54:00 +0200pri (en)

Officials fear the toll could soar, as most of the confirmed dead had come from Palu, a small city 930 miles northeast of Jakarta, while some remote areas have been cut off since Friday's 7.5 magnitude quake triggered tsunami waves. "There are some main priorities that we must tackle and the first....

Indonesia quake toll expected to rise

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:52:00 +02009news (en)

Time is running out for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors wait for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Disasters Discriminate – Disaster Response Should Not

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:50:00 +0200outlookafghanistan (en)

When landslides devastated parts of Tajikistan’s Khatlon province in early 2009, the village of Baldzhuvan was better prepared than most. Bibi Rahimova, a local community organizer, had spent years alerting people to the dangers of living beneath unstable terrain; when the hillside finally gave way,....

Nation & World

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:47:00 +0200kansas (en)

President Donald Trump has ignited a crowd at a rally in Mississippi by mocking Christine Blasey Ford, who has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Aid was trickling into areas crippled by the devastating earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia's Sulawesi island.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:45:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Deadly tsunami waves that lashed Indonesia were made worse by shape of Palu bay, say scientists

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:41:00 +0200HindustanTimes (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 that toll is likely to rise perhaps into the The 7.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:40:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

Nugroho said rescuers had reached all four of the badly affected districts, which together have a population of 1.4 million, but he declined to give an estimate of casualties. He gave few details of the conditions rescuers had found, saying they were similar to those in Palu.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:35:00 +0200oann (en)

October 3, 2018. By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami: Aerial and Satellite Photos Reveal Scale of Devastation

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:34:00 +0200newsweek-USA (en)

The official death toll after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has risen to more than 1,200. Most of the dead have been from the small city of Palu, but some remote areas have been cut off since Friday's 7.5 magnitude quake triggered tsunami waves, leading to fears the toll could soar.

Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami Aerial Photos

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:10:00 +0200newsweek (en)

The official death toll after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has risen to more than 1,200. Most of the dead have been from the small city of Palu, but some remote areas have been cut off since Friday's 7.5 magnitude quake triggered tsunami waves, leading to fears the toll could soar.

Time is running out to rescue survivors of Palu earthquake and tsunami as aid shortages take toll

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 03:25:00 +0200scmp (en)

Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:12:00 +0200oann (en)

October 3, 2018. By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

Disaster in Indonesia Illustrates Faults in Tsunami Warning Systems

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:20:00 +0200psmag (en)

The death toll from the magnitude 7.5 earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck near Palu, Indonesia, on Friday evening continues to rise , with several regions yet to be reached by rescue teams. But the size and location of the earthquake should not have come as a surprise.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:15:00 +0200firstpost (en)

By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

Strong Quake Hits Sumba Region in Southern Indonesia

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:54:00 +0200laht (en)

PALU, Indonesia – A series of earthquakes, including one of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale, shook Sumba island in southern Indonesia on Tuesday, with no casualties or tsunami warning reported. The hypocenter of the quake was located 10 kilometers deep and 30.3 kilometers southwest of Ngongi Satu, and 89.

Sulawesi’s tsunami puzzles scientists

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:36:00 +0200dailynews-lk (en)

FRANCE: 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 1,200 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and....

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:29:00 +0200jordantimes (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi Island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:09:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia quake

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:07:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

Indonesia this week suffered an measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale near the southern island of Flores. And while there were neither immediate tsunami alerts nor reports of casualties — the fact that it came just four days after the on Sulawesi island places the Southeast Asian nation in an even more precarious situation.

Disasters discriminate – disaster response should not

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 23:24:00 +0200newtimes-RW (en)

ISTANBUL – When landslides devastated parts of Tajikistan’s Khatlon province in early 2009, the village of Baldzhuvan was better prepared than most. Bibi Rahimova, a local community organiser, had spent years alerting people to the dangers of living beneath unstable terrain; when the hillside....

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 23:01:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fueled fears of lawlessness.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:01:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

PALU, Indonesia - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:57:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Indonesia races against time as quake death toll hits 1200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:45:00 +0200kuwaittimes (en)

PALU: Indonesia is in a race against time to save victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, the government said yesterday, as the official death toll rose to more than 1,200 and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness. Four days after the double disaster struck, officials....

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:42:00 +0200wsau (en)

By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:27:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia’s quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:27:00 +0200oann (en)

October 2, 2018. By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:21:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear. The official death toll from the 7.

Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:20:00 +0200trust (en)

By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.

India dispatches relief material to tsunami-affected Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:33:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Four days after Indonesia was struck by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that left more than 1,200 people dead, India on Tuesday dispatched military cargo planes and warships with relief material to the south-east Asian nation. Two air force planes a C-130J special operations aircraft and a C-17....

Humanitarian Agencies Speed Aid to Earthquake Victims in Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:32:00 +0200irishsun (en)

GENEVA - United Nations and international agencies are on the ground and more are en route to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Latest official government figures put the number of deaths at 1,234, 800 seriously injured and nearly 100 missing.

Vietnam offers aid to victims of quakes, tsunami in Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:27:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government on October 2 decided to offer 100,000 USD in aid relief to help the Indonesian Government and people overcome consequences of recent earthquakes and tsunami. Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province was ravaged by two quakes measuring 6.1 and 7.5 on the Richter scale on September 28.

Indonesia steps up race for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:09:00 +0200trust (en)

By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Indonesia is in a race against time to save victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, the government said on Tuesday, as the official death toll rose to more than 1,200 and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

Israeli organizations begin relief operations in Indonesia after Tsunami

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:05:00 +0200jpost (en)

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Humanitarian Agencies Speed Aid to Earthquake Victims in Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:41:00 +0200voanews (en)

GENEVA — United Nations and international agencies are on the ground and more are en route to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Latest official government figures put the number of deaths at 1,234, 800 seriously injured and nearly 100 missing.

IAF deploys C-130J and C-17 aircraft to help earthquake-hit Indonesia, takes part in relief operations

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:35:00 +0200firstpost (en)

New Delhi :The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday embarked on a humanitarian relief mission to help Indonesia that has been hit by an earthquake and tsunami in which more than 1,200 lives were lost. IAF's C-130J and C-17 aircraft are taking part in the relief operation.

Indian Air Force embarks on relief mission to tsunami-hit Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:32:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday embarked on a humanitarian relief mission to help Indonesia that has been hit by an earthquake and tsunami in which more than 1,200 lives were lost. IAF’s C-130J and C-17 aircraft are taking part in the relief operation.

Indonesia steps up race to find survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:40:00 +0200oann (en)

October 2, 2018. By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia is in a race against time to save victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, the government said on Tuesday, as the official death toll rose to more than 1,200 and looting fueled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesia steps up race to find survivors as earthquake death toll passes 1,200 October 2 Updated

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:26:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

A video from the district, broadcast by the Antara state news agency, showed widespread destruction, including flattened buildings and a ship hurled into port buildings by the tsunami. “What we need is food, water, medicine, but to up now we’ve got nothing,” said an unidentified man standing in ruins.

Indonesia steps up race to find survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:23:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesia is in a race against time to save victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, the government said on Tuesday, as the official death toll rose to more than 1,200 and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

India dispatches relief material to tsunami-hit Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:23:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday and offered all possible assistance. After India’s offer of assistance to tsunami-hit Indonesia , Indian Air Force (IAF) and Navy launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)....

IAF embarks on relief mission to tsunami-hit Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:19:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday embarked on a humanitarian relief mission to help Indonesia that has been hit by an earthquake and tsunami in which more than 1,200 lives were lost. IAF's and C-17 aircraft are taking part in the relief operation.

India dispatches relief material to calamity-hit Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:19:00 +0200business-standard (en)

ships, namely Tir, Sujata and Shardul, were dispatched with relief material to calamity-hit Indonesia, according to the (IAF) spokesperson said that two IAF aircraft, a C130J and a C17, have been loaded with relief material including "15.66T of tentage and generators, 16T of medicines" which have....

Desperation everywhere, aid slow to reach Indonesia victims

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:08:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

PALU: Desperation exploded into anger Tuesday in the town closest to the epicentre of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit parts of Sulawesi island four days ago, with residents begging Indonesia's president to help them as hungry survivors crawled into stores and grabbed boxes of food.

Indonesia steps up race to find survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:07:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia is in a race against time to save victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, the government said on Tuesday, as the official death toll rose to more than 1,200 and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesia steps up race to find survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:04:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesia is in a race against time to save victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, the government said on Tuesday, as the official death toll rose to more than 1,200 and looting fueled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesia steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:53:00 +0200trust (en)

By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

In Indonesia: Tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:50:00 +0200pulse (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....

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:16:00 +0200haaretz (en)

LEAVING AND LOOTING. Close More than 65,000 homes were damaged and more than 60,000 people have been displaced and are in need of emergency help. Thousands of people have been streaming out of stricken areas. Commercial airlines have struggled to restore operations at Palu's damaged airport but military aircraft have taken some survivors out.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:09:00 +0200terradaily (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....

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:06:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

PALU: Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:59:00 +0200oann (en)

October 2, 2018. By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fueled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:53:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

PALU, Indonesia: Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesian Leader Steps Up Hunt for Survivors as Quake Toll Passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:48:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Oct. 2, and looting fueled fears of lawlessness. Officials fear the toll could soar, as most of....

Indonesia Tsunami Worsened By Palu Bay Shape: Scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:27:00 +0200outlookindia (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 tsunami death toll rises above 1,200 as anger grows over aid response

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:03:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Four badly hit districts have a combined population of about 1.4 million. In Palu, tsunami waves as high as six metres (20 feet) smashed into the beachfront, while hotels and shopping malls collapsed in ruins and some neighbourhoods were swallowed up by ground liquefaction.

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:51:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fuelled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: Scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:43:00 +0200JakartaPost (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....

IAF Embarks on Disaster Relief Mission to Quake-Hit Indonesia

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:38:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

The Indian Air Force embarked on a "humanitarian and disaster relief mission' to Indonesia, after the island nation was hit by a tsunami, triggered by an earthquake. According to ANI, 37 medical personnel have been sent aboard an IAF C-130J, while a C-17 aircraft will be transporting relief material including tentage, generators and medicines.

Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes off Vanuatu

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:26:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200. Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness.

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:25:00 +0200ekantipur (en)

Oct 2, 2018- Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness, Reuters reported.

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:14:00 +0200kathmandupost (en)

Oct 2, 2018- Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness, Reuters reported.

Indonesian leader steps up hunt for survivors as quake toll passes 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:01:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for reinforcements in a desperate search for survivors of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, as the official death toll rose above 1,200 on Tuesday and looting fueled fears of lawlessness.

Indonesia quake and tsunami death toll hits 1,200 as search for survivors goes on

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:53:00 +0200CBC (en)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness. Most of the dead have been from the small city of Palu, 1,500....

Scale of Indonesian quake emerges, death tolls rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:40:00 +0200trust (en)

Nearly 60,000 people have been displaced and are in need of emergency help, while thousands have been streaming out of stricken areas. * 'Evacuate, find and save survivors,' Indonesian president says. * Death toll of 1,234 from quake, tsunami expected to rise. * Rescue teams scour for survivors in demolished Palu hotel.

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:33:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Palu: Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness. Most of the dead have been from the small city of Palu, 1,500 km....

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:58:00 +0200christiantoday (en)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness. Most of the dead have been from the small city of Palu, 1,500 km (930....

Indonesian leader demands all quake victims be found as toll hits 1,234

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:55:00 +0200jpost (en)

PALU - Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness. Most of the dead have been from the small city of Palu, 1,500 km....

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:43:00 +0200oann (en)

October 2, 2018. By Kanupriya Kapoor and Fathin Ungku. PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness.

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:41:00 +0200ahram-EN (en)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness. Most of the dead have been from the small city of Palu, 1,500 km (930....

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:34:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness.

Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:30:00 +0200reuters (en)

PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday as the official death toll rose above 1,200 and looting raised fears of growing lawlessness.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (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 tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:27:00 +0200business-standard (en)

. The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of 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....

6 Indian American teens get prestigious Davidson Fellows scholarships

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:27:00 +0200business-standard (en)

Reflecting the domination of the community in science and technology, half a dozen Indian American teenagers have been bestowed with the prestigious 2018 Davidson Fellows scholarships. Two of the Indian Americans received USD 50,000 each as scholarship money and another three got USD 25,000 each.

Indonesia Tsunami: Lack of food, water and fuel bring new woes

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:34:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

PALU: Desperation was visible everywhere Tuesday among victims receiving little aid in areas heavily damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami , four days after the disaster devastated parts of Indonesia's central Sulawesi island. Signs propped along roads read "We Need Food" and "We Need....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:24:00 +0200tribune (en)

PARIS: 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....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:17:00 +0200bssnews (en)

PARIS, Oct 2, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – 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....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:05:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

An aerial view of the Taipa beach area, following an earthquake and tsunami, North Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia October 1, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. — Reuters pic. PALU, Oct 2 — The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu was outsized compared to the earthquake that....

Sulawesi quake: Tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay, say scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:04:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

PARIS - 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....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay – scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:03:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

PARIS: 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....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay, say scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:59:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

An aerial view of an area devastated by an earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi on October 1, 2018. (Reuters Photo) 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.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:46:00 +0200afp-english (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: Another quake hit near Flores

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:41:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 was recorded near Flores Island, southern Indonesia, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on October 2. The quake, which hit about 250 km southwest of Ende on Flores, was later revised down by the USGS to 5.9 magnitudes.

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:38:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

An aerial view of liquefaction, or shifting ground, following an earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, October 1, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Picture taken October 1, 2018. Antara Foto/Irwansyah Putra/via Reuters. PARIS - The tsunami that ravaged the Indonesian city of Palu....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: Scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:34:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

Advertisement. Advertisement. "The waves were at least two-to-three metres high, and possibly twice that," said Jane Cunneen, a research fellow at Curtin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering in Bentley, Western Australia, and an architect of the Indian Ocean's tsunami warning system, developed under UN guidance.

Sulawesi quake: Tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay, say scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:28:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

PARIS (AFP) - 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....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists Breaking News October 02, 2018 10:34

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:26:00 +0200nationmultimedia (en)

At least 844 people are already known to have died in the disaster, and officials say that toll is likely to rise -- perhaps into the thousands. The 7.5-magnitude quake, which struck early evening on Friday -- a time when many in the Muslim-majority country would have been at the mosque -- brought....

Indonesia tsunami worsened by shape of Palu bay: scientists

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:25:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

"The waves were at least two-to-three metres high, and possibly twice that," said Jane Cunneen, a research fellow at Curtin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering in Bentley, Western Australia, and an architect of the Indian Ocean's tsunami warning system, developed under UN guidance.

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.

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.