Sulawesi Disaster: Earthquake, Tsunami, Causes, and Effects

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• Subtopic: Introduction Good morning, teacher and class. Today, we are going to talk about the earthquake and tsunami that happened in Sulawesi, Indonesia. First, I am going to talk about the date and place, what happened, what caused the earthquake, and some of its effects. • Subtopic: Details of the Disaster The earthquake happened in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was a very serious natural disaster. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi. After the earthquake, a tsunami hit the coast of Palu, making the situation even more dangerous for the people in the area. But the tsunami was not the only problem. Liquefaction and landslides also occurred after the earthquake. • Subtopic: Causes of the Disaster Now, what caused this disaster? The earthquake was caused by tectonic movement and movement along a fault. The fault involved was the Palu-Koro Fault. It was also a shallow earthquake. • Subtopic: Effects of the Disaster Because of the earthquake and the other events, many things were affected. Many homes were destroyed, affecting many families and communities. Roads and bridges were also damaged, making transportation more difficult for the affected areas. The tsunami ...