Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning
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Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning
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Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning
01:19 | December 23, 2018
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Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India
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02:01 | September 26, 2026
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‘Everything has been destroyed’: Nepal-Tibet flood relief efforts continue
02:35 | September 9, 2026
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02:09 | September 7, 2026
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Cape Breton swamped by severe floods, more rain on the way
02:17 | September 6, 2026
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N.S. authorities warn of increased flooding in Cape Breton
00:29 | September 6, 2026
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Canada must prepare for a 5°C hotter future: federal report
06:14 | September 5, 2026
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Super El Niño could be strongest on record, UN warns
01:48 | September 3, 2026
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Summer storms seen across southern Ontario
02:23 | September 2, 2026
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Tornadoes touch down in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
01:45 | August 31, 2026
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2 dead, several missing after Grand Canyon flash floods
01:41 | August 31, 2026
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Major flash floods in Arizona’s Grand Canyon kill 2 people, dozens remain missing
01:21 | August 31, 2026
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“Nothing is left”: Nepal’s survivors confront ruins after catastrophic floods
02:46 | August 30, 2026
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30 Canadians among hundreds missing in Nepal
01:39 | August 27, 2026
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24 Canadians missing in deadly Nepal floods
01:59 | August 26, 2026
Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning
Description
December 23, 2018
More than 200 people are dead after a tsunami hit Indonesia without warning last night. Hundreds of homes and boats were damaged or destroyed, and nine hotels suffered damage. Coastal resorts in western Java were packed on the holiday weekend. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors and victims.
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Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning01:19 | December 23, 2018 -
Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India01:31 | October 28, 2026 -
Powerful Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations01:28 | October 22, 2026 -
Hurricane Simon batters Mexico as Florida recovers from Isaias02:02 | October 11, 2026 -
Coastal residents feeling effects of Hurricane Simon as Category 4 storm sweeps in off Mexico Coast01:54 | October 11, 2026 -
Vivid Aurora Borealis storm illuminates Finnish Lapland00:32 | October 11, 2026 -
At least 4 dead after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall01:59 | October 10, 2026 -
Hurricane Isaias hits Florida as Category 2 storm, leaving thousands without power02:14 | October 10, 2026 -
Isaias becomes 1st hurricane of Atlantic hurricane season02:34 | October 8, 2026 -
Hurricane Polo pummels parts of Mexico01:52 | September 29, 2026 -
‘Don’t risk your life’: New York governor warns as nor’easter floods Long Island02:31 | September 27, 2026 -
What a historic ‘Super El Niño’ could mean for Canada06:15 | September 27, 2026 -
Climate Science: AI weather forecasting02:16 | September 27, 2026 -
Coastal communities in B.C. on alert as El Niño generates storms in Pacific02:05 | September 26, 2026 -
Bangkok declares disaster zone as floods hit Thai capital, more rain looms02:01 | September 26, 2026 -
How El Niño is producing Atlantic calm, Pacific turmoil amid hurricane season01:54 | September 23, 2026 -
Mexico urges vigilance after Hurricane Polo reaches category 5 strength04:31 | September 23, 2026 -
“Picking up the pieces”: Devastating wildfires, severe weather leave Canadian ranchers in tough spot01:49 | September 20, 2026 -
Astounding amount of glacial ice loss since the ‘70s, new study finds of Antarctica, Greenland02:06 | September 19, 2026 -
‘Everything has been destroyed’: Nepal-Tibet flood relief efforts continue02:35 | September 9, 2026 -
Cape Breton residents cut off from supplies after torrential storm causes road washouts02:09 | September 7, 2026 -
Cape Breton swamped by severe floods, more rain on the way02:17 | September 6, 2026 -
N.S. authorities warn of increased flooding in Cape Breton00:29 | September 6, 2026 -
Canada must prepare for a 5°C hotter future: federal report06:14 | September 5, 2026 -
Super El Niño could be strongest on record, UN warns01:48 | September 3, 2026 -
Summer storms seen across southern Ontario02:23 | September 2, 2026 -
Tornadoes touch down in Manitoba, Saskatchewan01:45 | August 31, 2026 -
2 dead, several missing after Grand Canyon flash floods01:41 | August 31, 2026 -
Major flash floods in Arizona’s Grand Canyon kill 2 people, dozens remain missing01:21 | August 31, 2026 -
“Nothing is left”: Nepal’s survivors confront ruins after catastrophic floods02:46 | August 30, 2026 -
30 Canadians among hundreds missing in Nepal01:39 | August 27, 2026 -
24 Canadians missing in deadly Nepal floods01:59 | August 26, 2026
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Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning01:19 | December 23, 2018
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Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India01:31 | October 28, 2026
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Powerful Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations01:28 | October 22, 2026
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Hurricane Simon batters Mexico as Florida recovers from Isaias02:02 | October 11, 2026
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Coastal residents feeling effects of Hurricane Simon as Category 4 storm sweeps in off Mexico Coast01:54 | October 11, 2026
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Vivid Aurora Borealis storm illuminates Finnish Lapland00:32 | October 11, 2026
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At least 4 dead after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall01:59 | October 10, 2026
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Hurricane Isaias hits Florida as Category 2 storm, leaving thousands without power02:14 | October 10, 2026
-
Isaias becomes 1st hurricane of Atlantic hurricane season02:34 | October 8, 2026
-
Hurricane Polo pummels parts of Mexico01:52 | September 29, 2026
-
‘Don’t risk your life’: New York governor warns as nor’easter floods Long Island02:31 | September 27, 2026
-
What a historic ‘Super El Niño’ could mean for Canada06:15 | September 27, 2026
-
Climate Science: AI weather forecasting02:16 | September 27, 2026
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Coastal communities in B.C. on alert as El Niño generates storms in Pacific02:05 | September 26, 2026
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Bangkok declares disaster zone as floods hit Thai capital, more rain looms02:01 | September 26, 2026
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How El Niño is producing Atlantic calm, Pacific turmoil amid hurricane season01:54 | September 23, 2026
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Mexico urges vigilance after Hurricane Polo reaches category 5 strength04:31 | September 23, 2026
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“Picking up the pieces”: Devastating wildfires, severe weather leave Canadian ranchers in tough spot01:49 | September 20, 2026
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Astounding amount of glacial ice loss since the ‘70s, new study finds of Antarctica, Greenland02:06 | September 19, 2026
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‘Everything has been destroyed’: Nepal-Tibet flood relief efforts continue02:35 | September 9, 2026
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Cape Breton residents cut off from supplies after torrential storm causes road washouts02:09 | September 7, 2026
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Cape Breton swamped by severe floods, more rain on the way02:17 | September 6, 2026
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N.S. authorities warn of increased flooding in Cape Breton00:29 | September 6, 2026
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Canada must prepare for a 5°C hotter future: federal report06:14 | September 5, 2026
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Super El Niño could be strongest on record, UN warns01:48 | September 3, 2026
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Summer storms seen across southern Ontario02:23 | September 2, 2026
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Tornadoes touch down in Manitoba, Saskatchewan01:45 | August 31, 2026
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2 dead, several missing after Grand Canyon flash floods01:41 | August 31, 2026
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Major flash floods in Arizona’s Grand Canyon kill 2 people, dozens remain missing01:21 | August 31, 2026
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“Nothing is left”: Nepal’s survivors confront ruins after catastrophic floods02:46 | August 30, 2026
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30 Canadians among hundreds missing in Nepal01:39 | August 27, 2026
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24 Canadians missing in deadly Nepal floods01:59 | August 26, 2026
Tsunami that claimed 222 lives in Indonesia struck without warning
Description
December 23, 2018
More than 200 people are dead after a tsunami hit Indonesia without warning last night. Hundreds of homes and boats were damaged or destroyed, and nine hotels suffered damage. Coastal resorts in western Java were packed on the holiday weekend. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors and victims.
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