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Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake
Searchers dig through collapsed buildings and debris after 7.7 magnitude quake killed at least 47 people
TL;DR
- A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Indonesia, killing at least 47 people and injuring over 100.
- Thousands have been displaced, with thousands more fearing to return to damaged homes.
- Rescue crews are searching for survivors in collapsed buildings and landslide debris.
- The earthquake destroyed over 900 homes and damaged nearly 450 more, impacting over 160 public facilities.
- Restoring electricity, communications, and delivering aid to remote villages are major challenges.
- Flores island, where the quake struck, has a history of significant seismic disasters.
- Indonesia's location on the Pacific 'ring of fire' contributes to its vulnerability to earthquakes.