Today's Top 3 News: BMKG Warns of Potential Mega Earthquakes in Sunda Strait, Mentawai-Siberut
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14 August 2024 21:32 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top three news on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Here are the highlights: BMKG Warns of Potential Mega Earthquakes in Sunda Strait, Mentawai-Siberut, Olympic Legacy: List of 10 Indonesia Gold Medalists, and Every Olympic Medals Won by Indonesia.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. BMKG Warns of Potential Mega Earthquakes in Sunda Strait, Mentawai-Siberut
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has echoed concerns raised by Japanese scientists about the potential for a massive earthquake from the Megathrust zone in Sunda Strait (M8.7) and Mentawai-Siberut (M8.9).
These areas, along with the Nankai Megathrust in Japan, are identified as "seismic gaps", regions overdue for a significant seismic event.
2. Olympic Legacy: List of 10 Indonesia Gold Medalists
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Olympic journey took a significant leap forward at the 2024 Paris Games as the country secured two gold medals and one bronze medal. This achievement pushed Indonesia to the 39th position in the overall medal tally.
Historically renowned for badminton dominance, Indonesia recently showcased its athletic diversity with gold medals in rock climbing and weightlifting. Veddriq Leonardo clinched the inaugural Olympic gold in men's speed climbing, while Rizki Juniansyah triumphed in the men's 73 kg weightlifting category. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung contributed a bronze in women's singles badminton.
3. Every Olympic Medals Won by Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially ended on Sunday, August 11, 2024, with a closing ceremony at the Stade de France north of Paris attended by some 71,500 spectators. The United States and China both collected 40 gold medals, but the US came out on top as it took home more silver medals with 44 to China's 27.
Indonesia finished 39th in the Paris 2024 Olympic medals table, with two golds and a bronze in speed climbing, weightlifting, and badminton.
The 2024 Paris Olympics is Indonesia's 17th participation in the quadrennial international games, the first being in Helsinki in 1952. In total, Indonesia has won 38 medals.
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