Two types of tectonic plate activity create earthquake and tsunami risk on Lombok
- Written by Jane Cunneen, Research Fellow, Curtin University
Several large earthquakes have struck the Indonesian island of Lombok in the past week, with the largest quake killing at least 98 people and injuring hundreds more.
Thousands of buildings are damaged and rescue efforts are being hampered by power outages, a lack of phone reception in some areas and limited evacuation options.
The majority of large...
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