Articles tagged ‘tsunami’
Indonesian earthquake
By Nick | September 12th, 2007 |
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The news is full of the massive earthquake that shook Sumatra on Wednesday. The 7.9 shaker rattled buildings and caused a 9ft tsunami to hit the port of Padang. Here in Bali we did not feel anything, at least I didn’t, neither did anyone I’ve talked to.
Meeting Java tsunami survivors in Seminyak Bali
By Nick | June 12th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The Asian tsunami 2004 is world famous and Aceh will be forever on the world map because of it. Indonesia has had other tsunamis since then including the one on the south coast of Java last year. Yesterday I got to meet 2 survivors of that tsunami and hear their story.
Tsunami warning signs in Bali
By Nick | August 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Asian tsunami, followed by the Java tsunami has scared enough people in the tourist scene, to get signs and leaflets printed up. According to BaliDiscovery, the signs and leaflets will give all kinds of useful advice, in Indonesian, about what to do during a tsunami.
Bali watching the earthquake situation
By Nick | July 26th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Someome once said to me that Balinese culture was much like the scenery, beautiful elegant people dressed in sarongs, glidding across manicured rice terraces, a picture of paradise…then you realize we are on a fault line, with volcanoes that can explode at any moment. I reckon that’s quite a comparison.
More Quakes in the Archipelago: Indonesia
By Barrie | July 23rd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Candika rang me last night and told me there was a small earthquake off Singaraja late yesterday. Although it only measured 3.3 on the Richter scale it shows signs of increased activity on the tectonic plates yet again.
Businesses Worry about Tsunami on Tourism: West Java
By Barrie | July 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
When the tsunami struck the southern coastline of Java it caused immense damage. Not only to residents living in the area but also businesses and tourism in the area.
Disasters Dent for SBY's Popularity: Indonesia
By Barrie | July 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
It is always the main man that gets the rough end of the pineapple when the proverbial hits the fan after his government fails to act immediately or near enough to it when a disaster occurs in the country. This happens the world over.
Bali to Install Six Disaster Warning Towers
By Barrie | July 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I can recall several weeks ago reporting about the installation of Tsunami Warning System already being installed on the beaches in Kuta in anticipation of any future earthquakes and tsunami waves. Bali will install with six disaster warning towers.
