Deadly wave triggered by combination of underwater landslides and full moon
At least 43 people died and another 584 were injured when a tsunami hit the Indonesian coast, according to government officials.
The wave is thought to have been caused by underwater landslides following an eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, also known as “Child of Krakatoa”.
Indonesia’s disaster management agency said it was still investigating the incident late on Saturday.
“The impact of the tsunami that hit the coast around the Sunda Strait, especially in Pandenglang District, South Lampung and Serang continues to increase,” said spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.
“The cause of the tsunami is still being investigated. It was possibly caused by underwater landslides due to eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau and tidal waves due to the full moon.
“The two combinations caused a sudden tsunami that hit the coast.”
Dozens of vehicles and buildings including a hotel have been damaged by the tsunami. The affected areas include Tanjung Lesung Beach, Sumur Beach, Teluk Lada Beach, Panimbang Beach, and Carita Beach.
The motorway connecting to the area Serang-Pandeglang, was cut off.
Mr Nugroho said the casualty total was likely to rise but urged the community to “remain calm and not be provoked by misleading issues.”
It comes after nearly 2,000 people were killed by an earthquake and tsunami which struck Sulawesi island on 28 September.
The original Krakatoa volcano was destroyed during a huge eruption in 1883 but the name is still used for the group of islands that remained, including Mount Anak Krakatau.
(Source: The Independent)
At least 43 people died and another 584 were injured when a tsunami hit the Indonesian coast, according to government officials.
The wave is thought to have been caused by underwater landslides following an eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, also known as “Child of Krakatoa”.
Indonesia’s disaster management agency said it was still investigating the incident late on Saturday.
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| Footage of the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, also known as 'Child of Krakatoa' |
“The impact of the tsunami that hit the coast around the Sunda Strait, especially in Pandenglang District, South Lampung and Serang continues to increase,” said spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.
“The cause of the tsunami is still being investigated. It was possibly caused by underwater landslides due to eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau and tidal waves due to the full moon.
“The two combinations caused a sudden tsunami that hit the coast.”
Dozens of vehicles and buildings including a hotel have been damaged by the tsunami. The affected areas include Tanjung Lesung Beach, Sumur Beach, Teluk Lada Beach, Panimbang Beach, and Carita Beach.
The motorway connecting to the area Serang-Pandeglang, was cut off.
Mr Nugroho said the casualty total was likely to rise but urged the community to “remain calm and not be provoked by misleading issues.”
Mobile phone footage published online shows people trying to flee to safety as the wave rushes through a building.Data sementara dampak tsunami di Pantai di Kab Pandeglang, Serang dan Lampung Selatan hingga 23/12/2018 pukul 04.30 WIB: tercatat 20 orang meninggal dunia, 165 orang luka-luka, 2 orang hilang dan puluhan bangunan rusak. Data korban kemungkinan masih akan terus bertambah. pic.twitter.com/6f7buuoD5Y— Sutopo Purwo Nugroho (@Sutopo_PN) December 22, 2018
It comes after nearly 2,000 people were killed by an earthquake and tsunami which struck Sulawesi island on 28 September.
The original Krakatoa volcano was destroyed during a huge eruption in 1883 but the name is still used for the group of islands that remained, including Mount Anak Krakatau.
(Source: The Independent)
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