Footage shows ground cracked, structures reduced to rubble after 7.5-magnitude earthquake devastates Indonesian island
- 6 years ago
This video shows the aftermath of the deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island in Petobo Village in South Palu.
In the footage, few structures are left standing with most of collapsed during the quake and destroyed by mudflows. This was filmed on October 2, four days after the disaster that, combined with a 20-foot tall tsunami on the same day, killed more than a thousand.
The current death toll stands at around 1,300, and authorities expect the number to rise as rescue efforts continue on. Mass burials are underway to mourn the lives lost.
In the footage, few structures are left standing with most of collapsed during the quake and destroyed by mudflows. This was filmed on October 2, four days after the disaster that, combined with a 20-foot tall tsunami on the same day, killed more than a thousand.
The current death toll stands at around 1,300, and authorities expect the number to rise as rescue efforts continue on. Mass burials are underway to mourn the lives lost.