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Deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Flores island

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Time to store extra nuts—and an emergency kit—because the Earth's crust is shaking up the neighborhood again.
💡 Why it matters
The 7.7 quake triggered a tsunami alert and damaged infrastructure in a densely populated seismically active zone, highlighting ongoing disaster risks for coastal communities.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island early Saturday, killing at least one person and prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The quake caused panic and building collapses in a disaster-prone region.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
One dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
29d ago
The Guardian
Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing two
29d ago
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