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Flores mangrove restoration supported 10 faunal species and stored 70 Mg of CO2 over 10 years.

Indonesia’s Flores Island was the site of a mangrove reforestation project launched in 2013, with native seedlings planted along the coast between Ende and Sikka. Ten years later, researchers surveyed restored areas at Bangkoor, Kolisia and Talibura to assess plant and animal diversity, carbon sequestration and energy storage. The study…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Strange 'hobbit' species walked more like us than like 'Lucy,' hip bones reveal

Anthropologists studying the hip bones of Homo floresiensis have discovered that its pelvis was human-like, raising new questions about the origin of the enigmatic species.

LiveScience · Aug 28

Paralysed 84-year-old woman found alive under rubble three days after Indonesia earthquake: ‘Feels unreal’

Authorities say she is in good health and there are no injuries

The Independent UK · Aug 20

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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Flores region in Indonesia

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region on Thursday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Reuters reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor comes days after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores, killing dozens and causing widespread damage in the…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Businesses reopen after eastern Indonesia earthquake displaced thousands

Grocery stores, gas stations and other businesses have reopened across Indonesia’s Flores island

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 68 as Cut-Off Villages Reached

Flores earthquake toll hits 68 as landslides and 1,600 aftershocks slow aid; we fact-check the viral $50M World Bank pledge claim.

Latin Times · Aug 18

Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced

Thousands of people are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores island, three days after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured 213 and damaged more than 4,500 homes

The Independent UK · Aug 18

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Powerful aftershock hits Indonesian communities still waiting for aid as earthquake death toll rises to 68

At least 995 aftershocks have been recorded since Saturday

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 53, overshadowing Independence Day

The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tonnes of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing.

Euronews · Aug 17

More than 12,000 await aid after deadly Indonesian quake

More than 12,000 people displaced by a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia were awaiting urgent aid on Monday as they sheltered at schools, police stations and government offices, while many remained stranded outside.

France 24 · Aug 17

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day

Thousands of people on Indonesia’s Flores Island are still waiting for aid after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 54 people, injured 135 and damaged more than 1,300 homes

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Thousands of evacuees await aid after deadly quake on Indonesia's Flores island

Thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed at least 53 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunications.

France 24 · Aug 16

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake

RUTENG, Indonesia - Help started arriving Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Rescuers race to find survivors after Indonesia earthquake kills 51

Thousands of people spend night outside fearing severe aftershocks

The Independent UK · Aug 16

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The Times of India · Aug 15

Indonesia rocked by 3 major quakes and more than 230 aftershocks in 24 hours

Indonesia was rocked by three major earthquakes within 24 hours, with a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake striking off Flores on Saturday, killing at least 47 people and triggering tsunami warnings.

France 24 · Aug 15

🔴 Indonesia hit by two powerful earthquakes

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Indonesia's western Sumatra island late on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake followed a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake that hit the country's eastern Flores island earlier the same day, leaving at least 47 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

The Times of India · Aug 15

Indonesia earthquake: At least 38 killed after powerful 7.7 quake hits Flores island - top developments

At least 38 people were killed after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores island on Saturday, with buildings collapsing, landslides blocking roads and rescue operations continuing across the worst-hit areas.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Powerful earthquake kills at least 40 in Indonesia

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official.

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The Independent UK · Aug 15

At least 38 killed after powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

An initial tsunami alert was subsequently lifted

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations

MAUMERE (INDONESIA) - A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, damaging buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes

The Economic Times · Aug 15

At least five killed after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning. Several aftershocks followed the initial powerful tremor, which lasted for one minute. Minor tsunami waves were recorded in several coastal areas after the quake. Many residents evacuated their homes, but no significant damage was initially reported. Hospitals began moving…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Indonesia issues Tsunami warning after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes along Pacific Ring of Fire

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Flores Island, prompting a local tsunami warning. Authorities urged residents to move to higher ground and stay away from coastal areas. The shallow undersea quake was followed by three strong aftershocks, causing significant shaking. Indonesia, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is…

The Times of India · Aug 14

7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The Times of India · Jul 11

The real-life 'Hobbits' survived on an Indonesian island for thousands of years, until a long drought may have drove them away

For more than a million years, a small ancient human relative survived quietly on the volcanic island of Flores in Indonesia. Then, around 50,000 years ago, this tiny hominin known as Homo floresiensis, nicknamed the hobbit because of its small stature, disappeared entirely, leaving behind one of the most puzzling…

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