Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia

By  Shaminder Mahi December 23rd 2018 11:20 AM -- Updated: December 23rd 2018 12:47 PM

Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia At least 62 people died and several were injured when a tsunami triggered by an erupting Mount Krakatoa hit Sunda Strait in Indonesia on Saturday. [caption id="attachment_231582" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia[/caption] According to an official, the death toll had risen to 62, with 20 missing. The number will continue to rise as all places have not been checked yet. [caption id="attachment_231583" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia[/caption] According to scientists, the tsunami has been caused by undersea landslides from the eruption of Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island formed from the nearby Krakatau volcano. [caption id="attachment_231585" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia[/caption] In September this year, more than 3,000 people were killed by a earthquake and tsunami that hit the city of Palu in Indonesia. - PTC News

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