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The Indonesian government designated 16 national holidays and 5 religious holidays in 2018. Indonesia also suffered major incidents and major natural disasters throughout the year. A string of terrorist attacks occurred throughout Indonesia on May, with the most serious incident occurred in Surabaya from 13 to 14 May.
- 2018 Indonesia Earthquakes and Tsunamis: Facts, FAQs, and How to Help
- Why Are There Earthquakes in Indonesia?
- What Other Kinds of Disasters Occur in Indonesia?
- How Were Children Affected by The 2018 Indonesia Earthquakes and Tsunamis?
- How Did World Vision Respond to The Indonesia Earthquakes and Tsunamis?
- How Can I Help Children and Families in Indonesia?
Explore facts and frequently asked questions about the 2018 Indonesia earthquakes, and learn how you can help children and families affected by disasters. 1. Fast facts: 2018 Indonesia earthquakes and tsunami 2. Why are there earthquakes in Indonesia? 3. What other kinds of disasters occur in Indonesia? 4. How were children affected by the 2018 Ind...
Indonesia, an archipelago composed of thousands of volcanic islands, faces a high frequency of earthquakes due to its unique geological setting. The Southeast Asian country is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where slabs of the earth’s crust — tectonic plates — clash, creating earthquakeswhen the plates shove against one another. About 90% of e...
In addition to earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes associated with the Ring of Fire, Indonesia is prone to droughts and floods. Java and Sumatra, the southern and western islands, continue to experience a wide variety of natural hazards. On the other islands, droughts and floods are the most frequent. In inland areas with steep terrain, heavy rain...
Children who experienced the 2018 Indonesia earthquakes and tsunami faced significant losses. Many lost family members, friends, homes, and cherished belongings. In response, the Indonesian government and humanitarian organizations like World Vision worked together to ensure the safety of the affected children and to prevent them from falling victi...
World Vision has been actively serving vulnerable communities in Indonesia since 1960. We focus on improving the lives of children through long-term development programs that emphasize health, education, livelihoods, water and sanitation, and disaster risk reduction. World Vision has also responded to disasters in Indonesia, including the 2004 Indi...
On 28 September 2018, a shallow, large earthquake struck in the neck of the Minahasa Peninsula, Indonesia, with its epicentre located in the mountainous Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi. The magnitude 7.5 quake was located 70 km (43 mi) away from the provincial capital Palu and was felt as far away as Samarinda on East Kalimantan and also in ...
The 2018 Sunda strait tsunami (Indonesian: Tsunami Selat Sunda 2018) occurred on 22 December 2018 at around 21:38 local time after large parts of the southwestern side of Anak Krakatoa collapsed onto its caldera.
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Dec 25, 2018 · September 2018: More than 2,000 people killed by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that devastated the city of Palu, on the west coast of Sulawesi island, and the areas around it. Tens of...
