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The tsunami and volcanic eruption left over 300 dead in Indonesia

The tsunami and volcanic eruption left over 300 dead in Indonesia

More than 300 people have died in Indonesia due to the violent eruption of Merapi volcano on the island of Java and strong earthquakes in the Mentawai islands less than 24 hours earlier, about 100 kilometers further west, which triggered a tsunami that destroyed dozens of villages.

The powerful tsunami triggered on Monday after an earthquake measuring 7.5 degrees on the Richter scale on the Indonesian islands has already caused the deaths of 272 people and about 412 missing, according to a new balance provided by the authorities Wednesday.
"At least 272 people were killed and 412 are unaccounted for," stated Harmensyah, head of emergency services in the province of Sumastra OEstre. The previous balance

spoke of 112 dead in the Mentawai archipelago, near the island of Sumatra.

Harmensyah has underlined the urgent need to help survivors. "They've lost their homes and need help. The tents have been installed but not enough," he said.

Rescue operations are complicated by the location of the Mentawai islands of difficult access.

Moreover, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to travel this afternoon to Padang, the closest port to Sumatra.
A volcano erupted in the same place

At least 28 people have died and 14 others were injured after erupting Merapi, a volcano located virulent in Indonesia's Java island. Surono volcanologist says Merapi is now "pretty calm."

Sardjito hospital spokeswoman (Yogyakarta), Sri Endit Andrianti, said that the victims were killed by the blasts of hot air expelled by the volcano late on Tuesday.

"We're still gathering details to identify them. Most of them were burned alive" she said, and added that the 14 were also injured with burns.

For its part, the expert Surono said "no signs of an imminent eruption," but refused to give guarantees. "It still remains the highest alert level," he added.

Many of the victims were found in the town of Kinahredjo, near the crater. The town houses have been destroyed and the smoke and ash from seeing if the volcano has begun to expel lava. Die
guardian of the mountain

Among the victims was Mariyan Mbah, 83, considered the spiritual guardian of the volcano, who refused to leave his home before the eruption. Pramono said his body was found in prayer.

With him also died a news reporter Vivanews.com portal. Your last sms was for writing. "He wanted to leave Mariyan pray to the end and convince then to go to the shelter," said a colleague. At home they found at least 15 bodies.

The lava dome in the crater dangerously arched upward. "There is parked a lot of energy," said Surono, head of volcanological research center. "It is difficult to predict what will happen later." In the best case, the gas will escaping slowly in the coming weeks. Not be ruled out, however, another strong eruption with lava and poisonous gases.