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Indonesia Earthquake: Rescue Amid Ruins | Richmond News
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing 53 and leaving thousands displaced as rescue teams battle landslides and broken infrastructure. Shaking early Saturday triggered tsunami alerts before being lifted, while aftershocks—nearly 1,000 in total—keep residents terrified of collapsing homes. Many now sleep outdoors, even in tourist hubs like Labuan Bajo, as authorities race to restore power, communications, and aid to remote villages. Indonesia’s Ring of Fire location makes such disasters tragically common, but this quake underscores the urgent, long-term…
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