Tsunami
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Magnitude 7 earthquake shakes Philippines
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – A powerful earthquake shook parts of the southern Philippines on Thursday night, but authorities said it was too deep to cause major damage and no tsunami warning was issued.
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Indonesia landslide leaves 9 dead, dozens missing
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – At least nine people died and over 30 others are missing following a landslide in Indonesia’s West Java region.
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VIDEO: Violent eruptions of ‘Anak Krakatoa’ volcano in Indonesia
TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau has been erupting since June and its eruption on Saturday created a tsunami which hit Sunda Strait claiming at least 430 lives and leaving more than 1500 others injured. Here is a video of the volcano’s eruptions in recent days.
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VIDEO: Volcano erupts before and after Indonesia tsunami
TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Anak Krakatau Volcano, which caused the deadly tsunami in Indonesia’s western Java and southern Sumatra on Saturday night, has erupted again adding to the death toll of the dreadful disaster. The death toll has climbed to 373 with more than 1,400 people injured and at least 128 missing.
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Rouhani offers condolences to Indonesia on deadly tsunami
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to his Indonesian counterpart to offer him and the people of the country condolences over the death of hundreds of Indonesian citizens in Sunda Strait tsunami.
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Iran condoles with Indonesia over deadly tsunami
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) –Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed deep regret over the devastating tsunami in Indonesia, which left hundreds of people killed, wounded, and displaced.
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VIDEO: Moment of Sunda Strait tsunami hitting a concert
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A tsunami hit Indonesia’s Sunda Strait on Sat., around 9.30pm local time. Officials have confirmed that the natural disaster has left at least 168 dead, 745 injured and 30 missing. Scientists say the tsunami was probably caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island formed over years from the nearby Krakatau volcano. Here is video of the moment when tsunami struck an Indonesian rock concert in the region.
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VIDEO: Drone footage shows mud-flooded areas in Indonesia
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – On September 28, a series of earthquake stroke Indonesia’s Palu, the greatest of which measured 7.5 on the Richter Scale. The three-meter high fatal tsunami, created by earthquakes, hit the region. The death toll has risen to 1,550 and is expected to rise as the rescue mission is still underway. Here is a drone footage of tsunami-hit region.
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Pres. Rouhani offers condolences over tsunami in Indonesia
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a message to Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo, extending condolences for the loss of lives in the recent quake and tsunami.
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VIDEO: Deadly tsunami hits Indonesia
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A series of earthquakes hit Indonesia's Palu on Friday, the greatest of which measured 7.5 on the Richter Scale. Earthquakes created a 3-meter tsunami which hit the region. According to the latest reports, the tragic event has claimed 384 lives, while 29 others are still missing. The rescue mission is still underway and local hospitals have called for more help.
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Iran expresses deep regret over Indonesia quake, tsunami
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi expressed deep regret over the devastating earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia, which left hundreds of people killed, wounded, and displaced.
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Two massive quakes jolts Southeast Asia
TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Two major earthquakes hit Indonesia and Fiji at early hours of Sunday.
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VIDEO: Power of love
TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian photojournalist Afshin Valinejad has been a successful journalist for many years covering major conflicts, events and disasters. He took more than 4000 photos of the aftermath of Japan’s 3/11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster; he discovered a deeper purpose to his own life and a deeper interpretation of love.
