Indonesia has the potential to experience a mega-tsunami
WARNINGS have been issued a devastating 8.7 magnitude earthquake could hit Jakarta with experts saying it is capable of reducing the city to ruins. There are fears the quake could be bad as the 2004 earthquake that claimed almost a quarter of a million lives across 14 countries. Terrified residents face rushed preparation, as many buildings which are not structurally sound are at risk of crumbling. On January 23 this year, tremors measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale led to almost 500 houses collapsing, and forecasted earthquakes are predicted to dwarf those shakes. With the potential natural disaster due to strike the city, emergency disaster preparation has already begun. Jakarta Deputy Governor Sandiaga Uno said: “It's important for Jakarta to prepare and be ready. “There should be concrete steps such as relevant research, building safety checks and evacuation drills.” The city has endured 19 earthquakes in th e last year, with the largest being a 6.5 ...