Indon's Tsunami Disaster

The Indonesian (2nd) tsunami, triggered by a strong undersea earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter Scale, sent waves that were 1.5 metre high smashing onto Pangandaran beach near the town of Ciamis, 270 km south-east of Jakarta. The disaster killed 105 people, swept away buildings and damaged 650 fishing boats.

The Indonesian Red Cross disaster centre announced: "There are 105 people dead from 10 regencies, 148 people are injured and 127 still missing."

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2,875 people had been displaced from their homes.

"Possibly this number could rise because many people are still missing."

A group of Australians scampered to safety on higher grounds while 2 Swedish children are missing.