Deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Flores island
💡 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.
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BBC News
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The Guardian
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