A major earthquake (mag 7.7) and tsunami hit Java in Indonesia on Monday 17th July at 3:19 pm (local time). A three metre high tsunami hit the town of Pangandaran, and other coastal areas in south Java killing 500 people. There have been large aftershocks. Active volcanoes close to the earthquake include: Krakatau, Salak, Gede, Tangkuban Parahu, Papandayan, Guntur, Galunggung, Ciremai, Slamet, Dieng, and Merapi.
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- John Seach
- John Seach is a scientist and the world's leading volcano adventurer. Over the past 24 years John has traveled to the world's most exciting volcanoes, and witnessed eruptions during trips to more than 200 volcanoes. John's work has been featured on award winning television programmes. John is the founder of "Volcano Live", the world's first volcano news and volcano travel website.