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muriel_volestrangler

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17. They claim it was only lifted after the tsunami struck

Reply to malaise (Reply #11)

Sat Sep 29, 2018, 06:38 AM

Sep 2018

A tsunami warning was issued, but lifted within the hour. Indonesia's meteorological agency has been criticised for its response, but officials said the waves struck while the warning was in place.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45683630

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There was a major earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia today [View all] malaise Sep 2018 OP

Such horrible news, I had to read about it on the weather channel FM123 Sep 2018 #1

Is there any news? angstlessk Sep 2018 #2

It's on ABC now malaise Sep 2018 #3

I saw a video today. It was horrifying. alphafemale Sep 2018 #4

Horrific malaise Sep 2018 #5

... MustLoveBeagles Sep 2018 #6

Thanks......hadn't seen that. spanone Sep 2018 #7

Any casualties? Not seeing anything reported Roland99 Sep 2018 #8

Now reported as at least 384 dead muriel_volestrangler Sep 2018 #9

Oh dear gawd Roland99 Sep 2018 #15

Pictures and more: muriel_volestrangler Sep 2018 #10

Thanks for these malaise Sep 2018 #11

They claim it was only lifted after the tsunami struck muriel_volestrangler Sep 2018 #17

Thanks malaise Sep 2018 #18

Watching BBC malaise Sep 2018 #20

Saw on Japanese news. Fierce tsunami. betsuni Sep 2018 #12

I'm sure it is higher malaise Sep 2018 #13

. Achilleaze Sep 2018 #14

Horrific. National Geographic: "Indonesia's Surprise Tsunami, Explained" Hortensis Sep 2018 #16

Kick for exposure. Would like to think we will assist but we are now nation of assholes dembotoz Sep 2018 #19