5 Facts of Sunda Strait Tsunami
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24 December 2018 16:31 WIB
3. Underwater Landslide
According to BNPB spokesperson, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, Sunda Strait tsunami was not triggered by an earthquake. Because, he added, no tectonic activity was detected.
"It is possible that the tsunami occurs due to an underwater landslide following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau," he said.
A man searches for his goods at debris of his home in Lampung that was destroyed by the tsunami that hit Sunda Strait on Sunda Strait on Sunday, December 23, 2018. ANTARA/Ardiansyah
4. No Tsunami Early Warning
Sunda Strait tsunami occurred without any early warnings. Rachmat Triyono explained that tools presently owned by the BMKG only aimed at reporting early warnings systems for tsunamis caused by tectonic activities.
5. Sunny weather on the disaster day
Survivors of Sunda Strait tsunami said that the weather around Tanjung Lesung waters was bright. The sea waves also tend to be calm. Tourists could even play water rides in the morning.
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