Tsunami news for Medan, Indonesia

Indonesian disaster toll is 27,100: 29 December 2004
...[World News]: Medan (Indonesia), Dec 29 : The ... toll from Sunday's powerful earthquake and tsunamis has climbed to over 27,100 in Indonesia, the government ... New Kerala,

Islands rise and fall as Earth throws a wobbly 29 December 2004
...the biggest since 1964 and the fourth biggest since 1900 - was centred 320 kilometres west of Medan, Sumatra. ... That earthquake has changed the map," he said. ... The Age (subscription),

AirAsia pledges funds, seats for relief workers 29 December 2004
The Star Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund as well as 150 seats for relief and rescue workers intending to travel to Penang, Langkawi, Alor Star, Medan and Phuket ... The Malaysia Star,

Indonesian quake deah toll passes 36,000 29 December 2004
...toll made the quake, which hit Sunday morning, the worst earthquake ever in ... International aid was pouring into the North Sumatra capital of Medan from all over ... Washington Times,

'Nothing left but our lives,' survivor says 29 December 2004
10-hour drive from Medan, in North Sumatra along the east coast of Aceh province to Pusung offers a vivid snapshot of the power unleashed by the earthquake. ... The Globe and Mail (subscription),

Star reporter visits Ache and describes scene 29 December 2004
...from Medan into Lhokseumawe, a heartland in the south of the Aceh province, can be a little deceptive in terms of assessing the damage done by the earthquake ... The Malaysia Star,

RELIEF EFFORTS 29 December 2004
They flew from Jakarta to Medan and then drove their four-wheel-drive ... AH-Chay") in northwest Sumatra was near the epicenter of Sunday's devastating earthquake. ... OregonLive.com,

President Surveys Aceh Devastation 29 December 2004
...in Aceh where massive tidal waves triggered by an underwater earthquake have claimed ... Upon his return to Medan in neighboring North Sumatra province SBY told ... Laksamana,

Tzu Chi Provides Relief in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia 29 December 2004
...local Tzu Chi volunteers are standing by in the city of Medan and are ... Master Cheng Yen remembers last year at this time, the earthquake in Iran also caused the ... ArriveNet (press release),

Divers at epicentre of ... quake tell of epic journey to safety 29 December 2004
...it was Krakatoa erupting, but then I realised it was an earthquake,� Howard said ... the plane took off for north Sumatra’s main international airport of Medan. ... Khaleej Times,

Singapore Joins Big Global Aid Effort 29 December 2004
...worldwide effort to help victims of Sunday's staggering underwater earthquake and tsunami ... sent a planeload of relief and medical supplies to Medan in Indonesia ... E.Sinchew-i.com,

Govt revises budget after Christmas Calamity 29 December 2004
...province's western coast, which bore the brunt of the fifth largest earthquake in the ... running out and humanitarian relief was still being held in Medan due to ... Jakarta Post,

Some power, phones back on in Aceh, as fuel dwindles 29 December 2004
Basic services have slowly begun to return to areas devastated by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit ... "We will supply the fuel from Medan," Purnomo said ... Jakarta Post,

No medical help as thousands suffer in Aceh 29 December 2004
...being three days since Banda Aceh was virtually destroyed by the massive earthquake and tidal ... by climbing on to the roof of their home, to a hospital in Medan. ... Daily Telegraph,

Diver saw tsunami forming underwater 29 December 2004
Luckily, the airport was still open and our 2pm flight to Medan was still on the ... also an avid diver and was in Pulau Weh at the time of the earthquake on Sunday ... The Malaysia Star,

Disease threatens survivors 29 December 2004
...expected to pose serious health threats to survivors of a massive earthquake and tidal ... a charter plane from Belgium to the Sumatran city of Medan, just south ... News24,

Singapore president sends condolence to tsunami-hit countries 29 December 2004
Early Sunday, a powerful earthquake off Indonesia's coast of Aceh triggered an ... C-130 plane airlifted relief and medical supplies to Medan, Indonesia, and more ... Xinhua,

Foreign minister promises more aid for disaster areas 29 December 2004
...and Southeast Asian countries devastated by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting ... ministry and the Department of Health has departed for Medan in Indonesia ... Taipei Times,

Disaster may be costliest ever 29 December 2004
...by state news agency Antara as saying late Monday in Medan city, where ... class hotels with the prime minister saying the ... toll from earthquake-powered tidal ... San Francisco Examiner,

DFA: Filipino casualties in Aceh still being determined 29 December 2004
...as a result of the earthquake or tsunamis that hit northwest Indonesia. There are likewise no reports of Filipinos injured or ... in Medan, the capital of ... Philippine Daily Inquirer,

Migrant Acehnese in anguish over uncertainty 29 December 2004
...was completely swept away by tidal waves from Sunday's 9.0-magnitude earthquake. ... even though airlines have expanded their services to Banda Aceh and Medan. ... Jakarta Post,

Disaster shows power of nature 27 December 2004
To travel to Aceh, where the earthquake started and triggered a massive tidal wave ... it’s just 30 minutes by Indonesian-owned Jentayu Air to Medan from Penang. ... The Malaysia Star,

Polonia Mily Airbase in Medan Declared Main Point of Relief Aid ... 27 December 2004
...military airbase in Medan as a main point of distribution of relief aid including food and medical supplies the victims of the powerful earthquake and gigantic ... Yahoo News (press release)

Tsunami ... toll passes 25,000 Dec 28, 2004
...workers who were present at the buildings when the earthquake occurred. The quake also hit the North Sumatra province capital of Medan, sparking panic among ... Aljazeera.com,

Quake could be the worst natural disaster in recent history Dec 28, 2004
...was doubly fierce, caused by both the earthquake itself 150 miles away and the tsunamis that followed. The US consulate in nearby Medan has received reports ... Salt Lake Tribune,

Enormous earthquake in Indonesia and facts about 1833 Sumatra ... 27 December 2004
The epicentre was approximately 320 km west of Medan, Sumatra. This earthquake is the result of plate collision, caused by the Australian plate moving ... LBS (Location-Based Service) Zone (press release),

Earthquake rocks north Indonesia 25 December 2004
A strong earthquake has rocked the northern part of Indonesia's Sumatra island, toppling ... people reportedly fled their homes in the towns of Medan and Banda Aceh ... BBC News,

At least 2,434 people ... in earthquake in ACEH, N. Sumatra 27 December 2004
...from the sosial affairs office in Aceh and the head office in Jakarta, and the health office in Medan. A tectonic earthquake measuring 6,8 on the Richter scale ... Kazinform,

Magnitude 8.9 Sumatra quake fifth-largest since 1900 27 December 2004
...southeast of Banda Aceh and 320 kilometers (200 miles) west of Medan. ... was the largest since the 1964 Prince William Sound, Alaska, earthquake which registered ... Pakistan Times,

Asian Commodities Unaffected By Quake, Tsunami 27 December 2004
..."The earthquake was felt in Medan, but it didn't damage Belawan port," said M. Zahir, chief of operations for PT Sarana Agro Nusantara at Belawan. ... Yahoo News

Earthquake damages Sumatra towns 25 December 2004
A reporter of the private ElShinta radio says that the earthquake has caused ... was also felt in the North Sumatra province capital of Medan, sparking panic among ... ABC Online,

Earthquake shakes Indonesia 25 December 2004
A reporter of the private ElShinta radio said that the earthquake caused substantial ... also felt in the North Sumatra province capital of Medan, sparking panic ... NEWS.com.au,

305 ... in earthquake in Indonesia 26 December 2004
The center of the earthquake was in Molabo, Aceh, the country's westernmost province ... that some major cities and towns surrounding such as Bireun, Medan and even ... Xinhua,

Strong quake rocks north of Indonesia's Sumatra island 25 December 2004
658 kilometers (408 miles) northwest of initially reported of the earthquake in the ... also felt in the North Sumatra province capital of Medan, sparking panic ... Turkish Press,

Indonesian earthquake shakes parts of Malaysia 26 December 2004
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - A powerful earthquake in the northern region of Indonesia's Sumatra ... staff in Jakarta as saying that the quake which rocked Medan and Aceh ... Viet Nam News Agency,

11,500 ... as tsunami sweeps across Asia 26 December 2004
...of a massive tsunami, a vast sea wave caused by an earthquake underneath the ... In northern Sumatra's capital, Medan, there was panic as strong tremors were felt. ... Independent,

Malaysian police confirm 44 ... in tsunami disaster 26 December 2004
...regions were hit by tsunami triggered by a strong earthquake in Indonesian island of Sumatra, according to press reports. The quake that rocked Medan and Acheh ... Xinhua,

Quake, tsunami ... more than 11,000 -- waves reach Africa 26 December 2004
While there was some damage directly associated with the earthquake -- the epicentre of ... kilometres SSE of Banda Aceh and 320 kilometres W of Medan, the capital ... National Business Review,

Tsunami Waves Kill Thousands 27 December 2004
Sunday's undersea earthquake, with its epicentre near the Indonesian island of Sumatra , was ... had arrived on Monday in the main street linking Medan and Banda ... Kavkaz Center,

Death toll rises after quake, tsunamis strike southern Asia 25 December 2004
But the meteorology office in Medan said that there were no reports of any damage ... and seismic activity, and is one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions ... ABC Online,

Tsunami Update | Various News from PATA Members and Contacts Dec 28, 2004
...facilities and objects as well as public facilities in North Sumatera (Medan, Bukit Lawang ... spared the brunt of the Tsunami as a result of the earthquake off the ... Hospitality Net

Asia quake leaves many feared dead 25 December 2004
Residents in North Sumatra's capital, Medan, reported a strong tremor that caused ... An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale rattled Indonesia's eastern ... CNN

Major quake rocks northern Sumatra, communication lines cut 25 December 2004
MEDAN, North Sumatra (Antara): A major earthquake rocked on Sunday the northern part of Sumatra island at about 7:59 am reaching 5.6 in the Richter scale. ... Jakarta Post,

Japanese fatalities from Sumatra quake reaches 9 and counting 27 December 2004
Wire reports said that the ... toll of the earthquake and resulting tsunami ... Vice President Yusul Kall said after inspecting devastated areas in Medan on the ... Mainichi Shimbun,

Aftershock rescue extended in Indonesia Dec 28, 2004
...region, Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla told newsmen in Medan, the capital ... Yudhoyono, who had been visiting the victims of recent earthquake in Nabire ... People's Daily Online,

Major quake rocks northern Sumatra, communication lines cut 26 December 2004
Medan. "Our technicians are trying to fix the equipment toreestablish telecommunication lines," he told Antara. Sunday's quake was the third major earthquake ... Jakarta Post,

Indonesian president declares quake, tidal waves a “national ... 26 December 2004
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said a relief effort would be coordinated from the Sumatran city of Medan, the Antara news agency said. The earthquake, which unleased ... Khaleej Times,

Sri Lanka tremors ... 160: 25 December 2004
An earthquake measuring 8.5 on the Richter scale jolted areas around Sumatra region. The epicentre was approximately 300 km from Medan and 200 km from Banda ... New Kerala,

Strong quake rocks north of Indonesia’s Sumatra island 25 December 2004
...some 658 kilometers (408 miles) northwest of the center of the earthquake in the ... was also felt in the North Sumatra province capital of Medan, sparking panic ... Khaleej Times,

Major quake rocks northern Sumatra, communication lines cut 26 December 2004
JAKARTA (JP): A major earthquake rocked on Sunday the northern part of Sumatra island ... Earlier, the medan office BMG reported that the quake was recorded at 5.6 ... Jakarta Post,

Tsunami ... 100 in Indonesia 26 December 2004
Residents in North Sumatra's capital, Medan, reported that the strong tremor had caused panic there also. The earthquake, however, had not disrupted production ... Reuters,

Medical team and supplies arrive Dec 28, 2004
...an Australian C130 Hercules arrives at Medan carrying medical officers heading ... on Sumatra given its proximity to the epicentre of Sunday's undersea earthquake. ... Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

Inter-religious solidarity for quake and tsunami victims 27 December 2004
...is mobilising to help the victims of yesterday’s earthquake and tsunami ... in various locations after establishing a National Rescue Centre in Medan, capital of ... AsiaNews.it,

Condolences, offers of assistance pour in 27 December 2004
...from the earthquake, aftershocks and tidal waves on Sunday. However, it was still unclear if any Thai fishermen operating around Ambon and Medan in Indonesia ... Bangkok Post,

Quake-ravaged region major coffee source Dec 28, 2004
Before Sunday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake, resulting in tsunamis and terror-filled photographs ... are damaged, but the two main exporting ports, Medan and Belawan ... The Olympian,

Asia reels from tides and tremors 25 December 2004
...to be near the centre of the powerful earthquake. After the Indonesian quake, panicked people reportedly fled their homes in the towns of Medan and Banda Aceh ... Aafathis News,

Death toll topples 3,000 in Aceh, Indonesia 27 December 2004
...more food supply would be urgently sent from the neighboring Medan of North ... As high as 10 meters tidal waves which followed an earthquake measuring 8.7 on the ... Xinhua,

Magnitude of Sumatra quake raised to 8.9 on Richter scale 26 December 2004
Survey on early Sunday revised the magnitude of an earthquake registered west of the ... of Banda Aceh and 320 kilometers (200 miles) west of Medan,unleashed tidal ... Khaleej Times,

Asia reels from tides and tremors 25 December 2004
...island of Sumatra, believed to be near the centre of the powerful earthquake. ... panicked people reportedly fled their homes in the towns of Medan and Banda Aceh ... Matamat.com,

Magnitude of Sumatra quake raised to 8.9 on Richter scale 26 December 2004
Geological Survey early Sunday revised the magnitude of an earthquake registered west ... Banda Aceh and 320 kilometers (200 miles) west of Medan, unleashed tidal ... Philippine Daily Inquirer,

Tsunami disaster ... 30 in Malaysia 26 December 2004
Kedah and Perlis by a tidal wave set off by a powerful earthquake that struck ... The quake that rocked Medan and Acheh in eastern and northern Sumatra at about 8 ... Xinhua,

Diplomatic cuts hinder tracing of backpackers 27 December 2004
Calls to the British consular office in Medan, Sumatra, elicit only a short message in Indonesian, while calling the British embassy in Rangoon, Burma, results ... Independent,

Aid desperately needed 27 December 2004
...quickly sprang into action yesterday after hearing of the devastating earthquake and ensuing ... relieved to get a telephone call from his family in Medan, on the ... Edmonton Sun,

Susilo to meet Gusmao on deportation Dec 12, 2004
...immigrants were left behind in Bali because they fell sick on the way to Medan. ... the Papua town of Nabire, which was also recently rocked by a major earthquake. ... Jakarta Post,