How big was the Tsunami after the latest earthquake in Indonesia?
An Indonesia tsunami is something to fear, since the last major Indonesia tsunami killed over 200,000 people. Today, a small Indonesia Tsunami Small After Latest Major Earthquake Indonesia tsunami broke out after a major earthquake, though the tsunami warnings quickly died down. For the second time in two days, a powerful earthquake struck in the other side of the world, followed by a tsunami. But the Indonesia tsunami today was very small, compared to the powerful killer earthquake and tsunami that struck yesterday in Samoa. The last major Indonesia tsunami made massive headlines at the end of 2004, when a 9.15 earthquake started the Asian tsunami that killed over 200,000 across the Indian Ocean. Fears of another major Indonesia tsunami were in the air today, after a 7.6 earthquake hit the country today, 33 miles from Padang. According to CNN, the original fear was that the earthquake was a 7.9, but its power got decreased afterwards. A tsunami warning was soon declared, although afte
The Foreign Office (FCO) has issued an alert advising against all but essential travel to Samoa and American Samoa after an earthquake wreaked havoc on the islands, killing up to 100 and devastating resorts. The islands, considered by many to be some of the most beautiful in the South Pacific, are home to around 250,000 people. They were hit by a tsunami early on Wednesday morning (approximately 6pm UK time) triggered by an earthquake of between 8.0 and 8.3 on the Richter scale. The advice preceded another big earthquake which measured 7.6 on the Richter scale and struck North West of Padang in Sumatra, Indonesia late this morning (GMT). Shaking could be felt in high buildings in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, several hundred miles away and in neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued for the South Asian region, which for India, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, has since been cancelled. As yet, the FCO advice for travellers heading to Indonesia r
An Indonesia tsunami is something to fear, since the last major Indonesia tsunami killed over 200,000 people. Today, a small Indonesia tsunami broke out after a major earthquake, though the tsunami warnings quickly died down. For the second time in two days, a powerful earthquake struck in the other side of the world, followed by a tsunami. But the Indonesia tsunami today was very small, compared to the powerful killer earthquake and tsunami that struck yesterday in Samoa. Sources: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2233247/indonesia_tsunami_small_after_latest.
