A powerful tsunami hit Indonesia without warning on Saturday. Almost 400 people have been killed and 5,000 displaced. Officials are still investigating the cause, but volcanic activity on the island of Anak Krakatau could be to blame.
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How to Help Tsunami Victims in Indonesia
The tsunami that struck over the weekend killed hundreds and injured more than a thousand others. Here’s a guide to where to donate.
As Volcano Rumbles, Tsunami-Battered Indonesia Issues Beach Warning
Officials fear that a second tsunami may follow the one that killed at least 429 people and injured more than 1,480 on Saturday.
Photos From the Indonesia Tsunami: Searching for Loved Ones, Assessing the Damage
Rescue workers and residents of the country’s two most populous islands were left to sift through the wreckage in the hopes of finding those still missing.
How Volcanic Activity Can Spawn Tsunamis
No earthquakes were recorded before the tsunami struck, the Indonesian authorities said. But there had been an eruption on the volcanic island of Anak Krakatau about half an hour before.
Tsunami in Indonesia Kills Over 280, With No Warning or Quake
Officials said volcanic activity on Anak Krakatau island might have started the surge, which injured at least 1,000 people.
Gunmen Said to Kill 31 Construction Workers in Remote Indonesian Province
The workers were brought in to build a major highway in Papua Province. The police blamed separatists, but clan violence is also a problem there.
In Lion Air Crash, Black Box Data Reveals Pilots’ Struggle to Regain Control
Information from Lion Air Flight 610, which crashed off Indonesia last month, supports the theory that a new Boeing anti-stall system played a role.
‘Spend the Minimum’: After Crash, Lion Air’s Safety Record Is Back in Spotlight
Employees and officials say that long before the deadly crash of Lion Air Flight 610, the Indonesian carrier prioritized rapid growth and political clout over safety.
Dead Whale’s Stomach Is Found Filled With Trash in Indonesia
A decomposing sperm whale that washed ashore in Indonesia contained hundreds of plastic items, including cups, bags and flip-flops. The nation was ranked as the world’s second-biggest producer of plastic waste in 2015.