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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning, LiveMint reports. No casualties had been reported at the time of publication. The report did not provide…
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning, LiveMint reports. No casualties had been reported at the time of publication. The report did not provide details on the quake’s location, depth, damage or whether waves had reached coastal areas.
The warning means coastal communities may face a risk from tsunami waves following the undersea quake. Further updates on casualties, damage and the warning’s status will determine the scale of the disaster.
The Indian Opinion
The first wave of coverage should avoid turning a major magnitude reading into claims of widespread destruction. The confirmed facts are limited: Indonesia experienced a 7.7-magnitude quake, a tsunami warning was issued and no casualties were reported so far. The facts that matter next are whether coastal areas were evacuated, whether waves arrived and whether casualties or major damage are confirmed.
Source: livemint.com
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