2018 Sunda Strait tsunami, Natural disaster in Indonesia
The 2018 Sunda Strait tsunami was a devastating event affecting the coastal regions of Lampung and Banten.
On December 22, 2018, an eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano triggered the catastrophic tsunami.
The event has since influenced local awareness and preparedness for natural disasters.
Memorials and emergency facilities have been established in impacted areas to honor victims and improve response efforts.
Unlike typical tsunamis caused by seismic activity, this one was caused by a volcanic eruption.
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