Volcano tsunami kills at least 62 in Indonesia
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
