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IN PHOTOS: Tsunami brings destruction to coast of Indonesia’s Sunda Strait

By Eric Stober Global News

Posted December 23, 2018 5:09 pm

Updated December 23, 2018 6:15 pm

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Click to play video: 'Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning' — WATCH: Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning – Dec 23, 2018

Indonesia is reeling after a tsunami that has left over 200 people dead and more than 800 injured.

READ MORE: Tsunami wave crashes into concert on Indonesian beach, killing 2 band members: video

The tsunami struck the wesy coast of Java and south coast of Sumatra on Saturday night, the country’s Disaster Management Agency said. So far 222 deaths have been confirmed and at least 843 people have been injured.

Scientists say that it was likely caused by the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano nearby, which set off an underwater landslide.

See below for photos of the destruction in Indonesia.

An aerial view of Anak Krakatau volcano during an eruption at Sunda Strait in South Lampung, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. — An aerial view of Anak Krakatau volcano during an eruption at Sunda Strait in South Lampung, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Bisnis Indonesia/Nurul Hidayat/ via REUTERS

A car is seen among ruins after a tsunami hit Carita beach in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. — A car is seen among ruins after a tsunami hit Carita beach in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. REUTERS/Adi Kurniawan

A women inspects her house which was damaged by a tsunami in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. — A women inspects her house which was damaged by a tsunami in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. . AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim

Residents inspect a house damaged by a tsunami in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. — Residents inspect a house damaged by a tsunami in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. AP Photo

A car is seen among debris after the area was hit by a tsunami in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. — A car is seen among debris after the area was hit by a tsunami in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

A man reacts after identifying his relative among the bodies of tsunami victims in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. — A man reacts after identifying his relative among the bodies of tsunami victims in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. AP Photo/Fauzy Chaniago

Debris littered a property badly damaged by a tsunami in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. — Debris littered a property badly damaged by a tsunami in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. AP Photo/Fauzy Chaniago

Tsunami survivors gather at a temporary shelter in Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. — Tsunami survivors gather at a temporary shelter in Tanjung Lesung, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim

Indonesian soldiers carry a body bag containing the body of a tsunami victim in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. — Indonesian soldiers carry a body bag containing the body of a tsunami victim in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. AP Photo

An Indonesian man looks at ruined vehicles after a tsunami hit Sunda Strait in Anyer, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. — An Indonesian man looks at ruined vehicles after a tsunami hit Sunda Strait in Anyer, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. EPA/DIAN TRIYULI HANDOKO

A ruined tractor sits in the water after a tsunami hit Sunda Strait in Anyer, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. — A ruined tractor sits in the water after a tsunami hit Sunda Strait in Anyer, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. EPA/ADI WEDA

People search for relatives among the bodies of tsunami victims in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. — People search for relatives among the bodies of tsunami victims in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim

A view of the damage with a car sitting among debris after a tsunami hit the Sunda Strait in Pandeglang, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. — A view of the damage with a car sitting among debris after a tsunami hit the Sunda Strait in Pandeglang, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. EPA/ADI WEDA

An Indonesian man sits down among the ruins of houses after a tsunami hit Sunda Strait in Anyer, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. — An Indonesian man sits down among the ruins of houses after a tsunami hit Sunda Strait in Anyer, Banten, Indonesia, Dec. 23, 2018. EPA/DIAN TRIYULI HANDOKO

The tsunami hit Indonesia’s Sunda Strait. — The tsunami hit Indonesia’s Sunda Strait. AP News

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