Showing posts with label indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label indonesia. Show all posts

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Man Has Disease That Turns Him Into Tree

An Indonesian man is coming to the United States to be treated for a rare disease that has caused roots to grow from his arms and legs. See the Picture: http://mediatakeout.com/photo/1195133325mantree1.jpg
http://mediatakeout.com/photo/1195133325mantree.jpg

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Evacuation in Indonesia Due to Volcano Eruption Scare

In Indonesia, they ordered the evacuation of 30,000 people that lived with six miles of the volcano Mount Kelud. The volcano has been rumbling for weeks and an eruption is very possible. It is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes and the last time it erupted in 1990 it killed 5,160 people and destroyed 100 villages.

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.