PostHeaderIcon Earthquake damage and death toll in Samoa and Indonesia rise



More than 150 died in the powerful earthquake that rocked the South Pacific islands of Samoa. The 8.3 intensity tremblor generated a tsunami that leveled villages in the islands.

Meanwhile, the succeeding 7.6 earthquake that followed in Indonesia on Wednesday, Septtember 30, 2009 brought death and destruction to villages of Sumatra. Indonesian officials placed the death toll so far to have reached 777.

"The president ordered the military to deploy emergency response teams from Jakarta, West Sumatra and North Sumatra provinces. He said the military will provide earth-moving equipment to clear the rubble." ---AP (10/01/09, Kotarumalos, A)

The huge quake which originated from the outer coast occurred 150 miles south of Pandang, a city of about 1 million people. The scary tremblor destroyed more than a thousand buildings including worships houses, shopping malls, and homes. Most of the collapsed buildings were located in the commercial district.

The shaking was felt as far as Malaysia and Singapore. Thousands were feared to have been trapped in flattened buildings as screams were heard from the rubble. Trying to reach survivors, rescuers had been appealing for help to take care of the victims. (Photo Credit: Reuters/ Muhammed Fitrah/ Singalang Newspaper) =0=

RELATED BLOG: 8.3 quake hits Samoa Posted by mesiamd at 9/30/2009

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