Tsunami in Indonesia – level 2

01-01-2019 15:00

Anak Krakatau is a volcanic island in Indonesia which erupted and caused an underwater landslide which then caused a tsunami. The tsumani hit on Saturday 22nd.

At least 420 people died, 154 people are missing, and 1,400 people were injured. Over 900 homes were destroyed and 16,000 people had to leave.

The undersea volcano is highly active – there could be more tsunamis.

Difficult words: erupted (explode), cause (make happen).

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