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'Volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia after Krakatoa eruption
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Anak Krakatoa has erupted a number of times in recent months: this image was taken in July
At least 20 people have been killed and 165 injured after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait, government officials say.
The country's disaster management agency says two people are missing, and dozens of buildings were damaged.
It says the possible cause of the tsunami were undersea landslides after the Krakatoa volcano erupted.
The Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean.
The deaths were reported in the Pandeglang, South Lampung and Serang regions.
Footage posted by the head of the disaster management agency showed the aftermath of the tsunami, with flooded streets and an overturned car.
He had earlier posted footage of water rushing in and local residents trying to flee in panic.
Emergency officials are now investigating whether the tsunami was caused by Krakatoa, a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait.
In September, more than 2,000 people died when a powerful earthquake struck just off the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi, setting off a tsunami that engulfed the coastal city of Palu.
A town smashed to pulp in minutes
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Indonesia is prone to earthquakes because it lies on the Ring of Fire - the line of frequent quakes and volcanic eruptions that circles virtually the entire Pacific rim.
The Anak Krakatoa (Child of Krakatoa) volcano has reported increased activity in recent months.
Indonesia's geologic agency said that the volcano erupted for two minutes and 12 seconds on Friday, creating an ash cloud that rose 400 metres above the mountain.
It recommended that no-one be allowed within two kilometres of the crater.
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A satellite image of Anak Krakatoa erupting in August
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12 minutes ago
Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES
Image caption
Anak Krakatoa has erupted a number of times in recent months: this image was taken in July
At least 20 people have been killed and 165 injured after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait, government officials say.
The country's disaster management agency says two people are missing, and dozens of buildings were damaged.
It says the possible cause of the tsunami were undersea landslides after the Krakatoa volcano erupted.
The Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean.
The deaths were reported in the Pandeglang, South Lampung and Serang regions.
Footage posted by the head of the disaster management agency showed the aftermath of the tsunami, with flooded streets and an overturned car.
He had earlier posted footage of water rushing in and local residents trying to flee in panic.
Emergency officials are now investigating whether the tsunami was caused by Krakatoa, a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait.
In September, more than 2,000 people died when a powerful earthquake struck just off the central Indonesian island of Sulawesi, setting off a tsunami that engulfed the coastal city of Palu.
A town smashed to pulp in minutes
The child who came back from the dead after tsunami
Indonesia is prone to earthquakes because it lies on the Ring of Fire - the line of frequent quakes and volcanic eruptions that circles virtually the entire Pacific rim.
The Anak Krakatoa (Child of Krakatoa) volcano has reported increased activity in recent months.
Indonesia's geologic agency said that the volcano erupted for two minutes and 12 seconds on Friday, creating an ash cloud that rose 400 metres above the mountain.
It recommended that no-one be allowed within two kilometres of the crater.
Image copyrightGALLO IMAGES/ORBITAL HORIZON/COPERNICUS SENTIN
Image caption
A satellite image of Anak Krakatoa erupting in August
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46663158
