Indonesia Tsunami Kills at Least 437

The eruption of a volcano in Indonesia led to an underwater landslide that triggered a tsunami that affected several surrounding islands. The death toll currently stands at 437 and the number injured at 14,059.

Indonesia is no stranger to tsunamis. This past September, a tsunami triggered by an  earthquake left over 2,200 dead. In 2004, the tsunami which struck many countries after a massive earthquake killed well over 100,000 in Indonesia, the most of any country in the disaster area.

Plane Crash off Indonesian Coast Believed to Have Killed 189

Lion Air Flight 610, a domestic Indonesian flight, crashed off the country’s coast on Monday, with 181 passengers and 8 crew on board. Officials do not believe any people on board survived the crash.

The crash is Indonesia’s deadliest aviation in two decades, with the country having a mixed record on aviation safety in the past. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with Boeing, the maker of the 737 jet involved in the crash, also involved to investigate whether a mechanical failure was to blame.

Tsunami Kills at Least 420 in Indonesia

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia Friday, causing a 5 foot tsunami to hit the island of Sulawesi. At least 420 were killed in the monster waves, with the death toll expected to rise over the next few days.

The tsunami, while not as powerful and destructive as the 2004 tsunami that ravaged coasts along the Indian Ocean, caused severe destruction across the island. Numerous buildings in cities such as Palu were destroyed, along with roads being made impassable. The tsunami also cut off power to many areas on the island.