Indonesia Hit by Deadly Major Disasters.

Major disasters hit Indonesia this October 2010. Massive flooding washed away everything in the Wasior, West Papua. Deadly tsunami devastated Mentawai islands, Padang, West Sumatra. And a volcanic eruption brought disorder everything surrounding mount Merapi, Central Java.

Until October 11th, it's reported that 145 people found dead and more than 100 were still missing because of this massive flooding disaster that hit Wasior, West Papua, early of the month. In October 25th, a 10-foot tsunami triggered by an earthquake swept away hundreds of homes, killing at least 113 Mentawai islands villagers. And, up to 500 others are missing. It’s feared the death toll will continue to grow.

Meanwhile, eruption of Mount Merapi, in the the next day, killed more than 100 people, forced thousands to flee down its slopes, and spewed burning ash and smoke high into the air on the island of Java. When I write this post, it’s still uncertainty whether this eruption of Merapi will stop soon or not.

Indonesia is a disaster prone country such as tsunami, earthquake, as well as volcanic eruption since this country lies in the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. And, because of climate change, this country seems to be often face catastrophic floods in the future. So, what should be done by Indonesian people in the future? Any idea?


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