Indonesia: 10-Foot Tsunami Kills Dozens; Hundred Missing
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Disaster officials say the death toll from a tsunami off western Indonesia has climbed to 23 and scores of villagers are missing.
The 10-foot (three-meter) -high wave was triggered by a 7.7-magnitude quake, which struck 13 miles (20 kilometers) beneath the ocean floor late Monday.
It washed away hundreds of houses in two coastal villages on Pagai and Silabu, part of the remote and sparsely populated Mentawai island chain.
Ade Edward, a disaster management agency official, said Tuesday that casualty figures were just starting to trickle in. So far, 23 bodies have been found and at least 167 people were missing.
Indonesia is on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire and is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Editor’s Note: The death toll is now said to be over 40 with nearly 400 missing.
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sdparker
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 7:06pmWhy make a home in the danger zone?
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:12pmWhere the hell was Jesus was all this was going on?
Report Post »dizzyinthedark
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 2:03pmWhen my family and I were in Indonesia we were taken in by a Christian family. We lived on our sailboat off their backyard surrounded by muslims. Thank God for this family as they watched over us the whole time we were there and without our knowledge, had friends and relatives watching out for us whenever we went into town to market. It was a sad day when we said our ‘good byes’ sailing on to the island of Bali where we encountered a sunami while there. There was an underwater volcanic eruption (no warning) and while we were in the restaurant located on the beach, waves of water kept washing over the wall and into the restaurant picking up tables, chairs, cars that were parked outside, the band playing there, quit and we all scattered. We ran outside wading through waist-high waters clinging to one another making our way to the bus that brought us there and another wave picked up our bus and landed us in a ditch. Another wave picked us up and we floated back on to the road. We hopped out to help repair the engine and thankfully got her running and were on our way out of there.
The point of my story here is among the muslims were Christians and perhaps there were Christians living among the muslims in this remote part of Indonesia that was devastated. The other point I want to make is there are no warnings from underwater volcanoes and I doubt Indonesia has the $$ to get word out to those remote places to warn the people. Don‘t be too harsh on a country that has a population majority that seek ill will towards Israel and us because there are a minority living there that don’t.
Report Post »nephewofdboone
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:36pmAfter the geologists called off the tsunami alert, there was another killer tsunami. Ever get the feeling our “scientists” are doing more harm than good? And doctors are required to have malpractice insurance…
Report Post »These people are dead because of scientists who are owned by politicians. We had plenty of warning on this one, and they called it off, and people died. Shameful.
jagr1850
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:45pmi agree the scientists are doing more harm than good…..they are not held accountable for the things they claim to be true or false…….the obuma dude should be a scientist …ha ha
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:38amI know this sounds callas, but I heard there was a warning after an earth quake that a Tsunami was possible…..wouldn’t you clear the area?
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:19pmPTWC said it would not be destructive. Look on the Older Stories section and you can read it there.
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:48amI think they could use dollars more than prayers.
http://www.ralphperezbodyrepairs.com/?gclid=CPa28tTg36QCFcFk7Aodr0DiLA
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:51amOOPS. That’s not going to help unless you need body work in Tampa. :-)
http://www.charity-charities.org/Indonesia-charities/Indonesia.html
Report Post »Red Neckerson
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:12pmSend them your spare dollars Obama spent all mine.
Report Post »TwoMinuteMan
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:32amSo.. How long is Obama going to take to get some aid over there this time? At the very least some medical supplies and people to give a helping hand.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:16pmDidn‘t the ’experts‘ say there wasn’t going to be a tsunami? I bet they weren’t even prepared. God help them.
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:05amMay God keep and comfort those who have survived, and give them the peace of mind and soul to deal with the loss of hearth, home, and kindred of so many in the land. Heal those of broken body and mind, and let your merciful hands sustain their needs in this time of trial ahead.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:13pmAmen, Snow, thank you for that.
Report Post »hanovertea
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:56amMay God be with these poor people. Indonesia has faced a devastating natural disaster, Chicago may face the same today. Maybe God is speaking to his child Obama. I pray that the president will hear any message intended for him, I pray we are open to God’s messages also.
Report Post »captquest
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:34amWhy does Indonesia get so pounded? Now they have a volcano erupting too.
Report Post »TwoMinuteMan
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:30amThe area isnt called the “Ring of Fire” for nothing.
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:26amWhat is it with these types of stories on this forum PEOPLE? Is the Blaza trying to become a Huffington Post. I do read the Huff because I am an open minded conservative. Plus, you got to hand to that sexy foreign lady, she did the Post right. I would love to have a beer with her.
Yes open minded conservatives know that compromise is the only way this great country can be greater. Compromise does not indicate you are weak. It means you are not brain washed; it means you are smart PEOPLE.
Report Post »MONSTER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:06amUnfortunately America does not have the luxury of compromise at this time… There is no compromise with those who hate this country… In 2012, when the U.S. has 300+ conservatives in the House, 60+ Senate seats, and the Oval Office, then we can compromise…
I am a Conservative, and whenever I’ve heard a phrase like “compromise is the only way this great country can be greater…”, it’s usually from either a liberal/regressive, or a squishy RINO… You say this like it is a fact…
An “open-minded” conservative sounds like someone who could compromise alright… Compromise their principles that is…
A conservative willing to compromise their principles is no conservative… Or maybe they’re one of those “little c” conservatives…
I’m not giving you a hard time this morning, but now is not the time for giving in, or going along…
I say, “Bring on the GRIDLOCK”…
Report Post »Jackson
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:17amI’m with Monster. Thank God McCain didn’t win! We would still be inching closer to the cliff. Now is not the time to slow down. It’s time to STOP! Access! And redirect this great nation.
p.s. “Monster” = great 60′s song by steppinwolf. Look up the lyrics. As relevant today as back then.
MONSTER – SUICIDE – AMERICA
From the 1970 release “Monster”
Words and music by John Kay, Jerry Edmonton, Nick St. Nicholas and Larry Byrom (Monster)
Once the religious, the hunted and weary
Chasing the promise of freedom and hope
Came to this country to build a new vision
Far from the reaches of kingdom and pope
Like good Christians, some would burn the witches
Later some got slaves to gather riches
But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light
And once the ties with the crown had been broken
Westward in saddle and wagon it went
And ’til the railroad linked ocean to ocean
Many the lives which had come to an end
While we bullied, stole and bought our a homeland
We began the slaughter of the red man
But still from near and far to seek America T
hey came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light
The blue and grey they stomped it
They kicked it just like a dog
And when the war over
They stuffed it just like a hog
And though the past has it’s share of injustice
Kind was the spirit in many a way
But it’s protectors and friends have been sleeping
Now it’s a monster and will not obey
(Suicide)
The spirit was freedom and justice
And it’s keepers seem generous and kind
It’s leaders were supposed to serve the country
But now they won’t pay it no mind
‘Cause the people grew fat and got lazy
And now their vote is a meaningless joke
They babble about law and order
But it‘s all just an echo of what they’ve been told
Yeah, there’s a monster on the loose
It’s got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watchin’
Our cities have turned into jungles
And corruption is stranglin’ the land
The police force is watching the people
And the people just can’t understand
We don’t know how to mind our own business
‘Cause the whole worlds got to be just like us
Now we are fighting a war over there
No matter who’s the winner
We can’t pay the cost
‘Cause there’s a monster on the loose
It’s got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watching
(America)
Report Post »America where are you now?
Don’t you care about your sons and daughters?
Don’t you know we need you now
We can’t fight alone against the monster
Deutscher
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:44am@RFYCOM. Agreed. Compromise is necessary to make a democratic system of government work. It seems to be in short supply everywhere.
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:04amThey have had more than their share of Mother Nature’s fury. I just hope it doesn’t turn out as bad as feared. Say some prayers for them, people; they are going to need them.
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:56amMay God Bless and help them through this tough time.
Report Post »michelepfaff
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:53amThis is where Obama keeps scheduling a visit and continues to cancel last minute. These are the pple that think Obama is a traitor for denying his Muslim religion (whether it is true or not). Interesting. All I can say is the Bees know.
I am praying for all affected.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:47amFind comfort in Christ for he is our lord and savior for he is the way to our father creator.
Report Post »thefiremanjoe
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:33amThoughts and Prayers go out to those affected!!!!
Report Post »truthncharity
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:27amMay God be with these poor people as they face the loss of their loved ones, their friends, their homes….may His comfort and love surround them.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:52amBeautifully said.
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:55amAmen
Report Post »wonderbug
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:16amAmen.
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:01amAmen.
Report Post »AngelOnline
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:29amAmen.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:11pmAmen
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:48pmAre you kidding me? I hope they get hit again and again and again!
Indonesia is 90% Muslim and has harbored and funded terrorist cells and organizations. Not to mention they have allowed the killing of many Christians on their soil with no remorse or consequence. Christian places of worship have been shut down and terrorized out of existence there. Indonesia is an enemy of our western culture and way of life. No coexistence, only death to the infidel (thats you).
This Tsunami is merely a small punishment from God and hopefully he will continue such assaults on these animals, there and abroad. It would be even better if we could pick up his slack and finish the job. Wishful thinking of course.
Report Post »PatriotComeLately
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 2:24pmAmen
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:16pmWhere was God before this happened? Was he sleeping? Maybe he/she was playing penuckle. Shouldn’t Jesus come running up the well worn path like Paul Revere yelling? Daddy a big wave is headed toward our flock. God would have said, “oh flock”
Just teasing; drinking beer in the afternoon does that to a good ole country boy.
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