2018 Sunda Strait tsunami

tsunami in coastal regions of Banten and Lampung, Indonesia

On 22 December 2018, a tsunami that was caused by an eruption and collapse of the Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait struck coastal regions of Banten and Lampung, Indonesia. At least 281 people were killed and 1,016 were injured.[5] According to The Guardian, "the tsunami is believed to have been caused by undersea landslides that followed an eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano".[6]

2018 Sunda Strait tsunami
Scene of destruction in Carita Beach, Banten after a tsunami struck
Date22 December 2018
Timearound 21:38 WIB
(14:38 UTC)
LocationSunda Strait, Indonesia
Coordinates6°06′11″S 105°25′23″E / 6.103°S 105.423°E / -6.103; 105.423
Deaths426[1][2]
Non-fatal injuries14,059[1]
Missing25[3]
Property damage2,752 houses and 510 ships[4]

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