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.
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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.