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October 1, 2018

Indonesian Earthquake & Tsunami Death Toll Reaches 844, Expected to Rise
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In Indonesia, the confirmed death toll from Friday's earthquake and
tsunami has reached 844 and is expected to rise into the thousands as
rescuers are just beginning to reach some of the more affected areas on
the island of Sulawesi. The 7.5 magnitude quake toppled hotels, mosques
and shopping malls in the city of Palu. Landslides buried entire nearby
villages.