What part of Indonesia was hit by the tsunami?

On 22 December 2018, another tsunami hit Carita Beach in Banten Province and the coast around the Sunda Strait, specifically in Pandenglang, South Lampung and Serang districts. The tsunami was generated when a part of the Krakatau volcano collapsed into the sea and displacing large quantities of water.

What happened in the Indonesia tsunami?

The tsunami was generated when part of the Krakatau volcano collapsed into the sea and displacing large quantities of water. Based on government reports, more than 1,600 houses were severely damaged or destroyed and more than 600 were medium- or lightly damaged, displacing more than 16,000 people.

Which country has the biggest tsunami?

Valdivia, Chile, May 22, 1960 The largest earthquake ever measured, a 9.5, started a series of tsunamis in the Pacific Ocean that devastated Hawaii. The waves even reached Japan, 10,000 miles away from the epicenter, where they took 122 of the approximately 5,000 total lives lost.

How long did 2004 tsunami last?

seven hours
The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 lasted for seven hours and reached out across the Indian Ocean, devastating coastal areas of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, and Thailand, and as far away as East Africa.

When was the last tsunami wave?

Tsunami of January 22, 2017 (Bougainville, P.N.G.) Tsunami of December 17, 2016 (New Britain, P.N.G.)

Why are there so many regencies in Indonesia?

Following the Regional Autonomy Act (Indonesian: Undang-Undang Otonomi Daerah) of 1999, many regencies have been split to create additional regencies and cities, the number of such divisions were thus increased to 514. However, these territorial splits can sometimes lead into corruption cases.

Is Indonesia’s new capital at risk of tsunami?

Scientists have identified a potential tsunami risk in the region chosen by Indonesia for its new capital. The researchers mapped evidence of multiple ancient underwater landslides in the Makassar Strait between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi.

Could a tsunami hit Balikpapan Bay in Borneo?

The researchers mapped evidence of multiple ancient underwater landslides in the Makassar Strait between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi. If the largest of these were repeated today, it would generate tsunami capable of inundating Balikpapan Bay – an area close to the proposed capital.

What are the new regencies in Bali?

Other new regencies will include South Lombok (created from East Lombok Regency) on Lombok island, the regency of Adonara (from East Flores Regency) and the Municipality of Maumere (from Sikka Regency) on Flores island, and the regencies of Wasile (from East Halmahera Regency) and Obi Islands (from South Halmahera Regency) in North Maluku.