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Volcano-triggered tsunami hits __________on 23 Dec-2018 without warning; over 220 dead?

Correct answer: C. Indonesia

  • A. Japan
  • B. America
  • C. Indonesia
  • D. Malaysia

Explanation

Indonesia was struck by a tsunami on 22 December 2018 after an eruption and underwater landslide linked to Anak Krakatau. Because there was no major earthquake, the tsunami arrived without the usual warning signs.

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