Widespread Building Destruction in Flores Island, Indonesia After Powerful Earthquake
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia's Flores Island, causing widespread destruction of buildings and residential houses. Local reports indicate that numerous buildings and homes were completely destroyed or suffered severe damage. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami warning. The impact was severe, with buildings collapsing and roads blocked by landslides. The earthquake was caused by uplift activity in the back-arc region of Flores.19 sourcesSee all sources