Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Earthquake and Tsunami Hit Indonesia

It is reported that a strong earthquake hit Indonesia this past Wednesday and caused a tsunami to hit the town of Padang. The quake even caused tall buildings to sway and the tsunami caused a 9 foot tall wave to fall on Padang about 20 minutes after the quake. One person was killed and dozens were injured. Several buildings were damaged and a car showroom collapsed. Some people in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand also felt the quake. When the quake hit a lot of people went to the inland to be safer.

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