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The 21 largest recorded earthquakes in history

A handful of regions around the world regularly unleash terrifyingly large earthquakes. Here are the 21 largest earthquakes on record.

LiveScience

Forest fire haze from Indonesia detected in Malaysia

Haze from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island has reached Malaysia, officials said Sunday

The Independent UK

‘It’s very easy to make yourself appear like Bono’: Warren Ellis on opening an animal sanctuary in Sumatra

In 2021 the Dirty Three musician co-founded Ellis Park, a refuge in the Indonesian jungle. The decision was a no-brainer – but an ensuing documentary proved a bigger challenge

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Plantwatch: the smelly deception of titan arum’s phallic spadix

Plant native to Sumatra boasts huge fly-attracting flower that can be sustained for only a few days

The Guardian - UK

On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency

More than 227,000 people died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again.

Al Jazeera

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami

On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Sumatra, causing a massive wave that devastated Asian coastal communities across thousands of miles.

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: Indonesia flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead

Rescuers in Sumatra search for people trapped in cars after landslide triggered by torrential rainfall

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Landslide triggered by rain in Indonesia's Sumatra island kills at least 7 people

At least seven people have died in a landslide triggered by torrential rain in Indonesia’s Sumatra island, officials said on Thursday, adding to the death toll from landslides in the region this week

The Independent UK

Rescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island

Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides

The Independent UK

Pioneering use of camera traps in Indonesia sheds first light on critically endangered Sumatran tigers

The tigers are the rarest subspecies of tiger in the world, with only 400 suspected individuals left in the wild

Digital Camera World

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Indonesian officials say rescuers have recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island

The Independent UK

What Is Green Sumatra Kratom: Effects, Uses, and Top Brands

Looking for authentic Green Sumatra Kratom can be tough. This guide covers all you need to know about Kratom's benefits and the top vendors.

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“I’m in it to win it.” Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan enters charity raffle to win Courtney Love's hand-written lyrics for Hole's Violet, a song inspired by Billy Corgan, “a guy I know a little bit about”

Want to beat Billy Corgan to the ownership of lyrics about Billy Corgan, and help a wildlife sanctuary in Sumatra at the same time? Of course you do

Louder

Six dead as boat carrying Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arrives in Indonesia

Ninety-six Rohingya refugees, including seven children, are stranded on Sumatra island after escaping on a rickety boat.

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Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini was catching waves on Masokut Island in Indonesia, a popular spot for surfers near Sumatra, when the swordfish attacked her. The post Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack first appeared on Bored Panda.

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White Sumatra Kratom

We've all heard the phrase, everything in moderation, but how many of us appreciate the importance of this in our everyday lives. Whether it is overindulging in alcohol, sweet treats or even "healthy" things like only eating one type of vegetable, ...

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Red Sumatra Kratom

If you've done even a little research into kratom, you're likely to be aware that there are multiple strains, but one you may have overlooked is Red Sumatra Kratom . This kratom strain is a highly sought after variety and is available with many ...

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Flash Floods From Mount Marapi Kill 15 In Indonesia

Recent flash floods and cold lava flows in West Sumatra, Indonesia result in loss of life and damage to villages. Mount Marapi's volcanic activity exacerba...

Al Jazeera

At least 28 dead, several missing in Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow

Heavy rain triggers a flash flood and a cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, resulting in the disaster in West Sumatra.

Al Jazeera

Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal plant in world first

Sumatran orangutan named Rakus was seen using a plant to treat a facial wound possibly sustained during a fight.

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