The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island
of Sulawesi jumped to 384 on Saturday, authorities said, with many of
those killed swept away by giant waves as they played on the beach.
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Residents stand in front of a damaged shopping mall after an
earthquake hit Palu, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia September 29, 2018.
Antara Foto/Rolex Malaha via REUTERS |
Strong aftershocks continued to rock the coastal city on Saturday
morning after waves up to six meters (18 feet) high swept through the
scenic tourist town on Friday, triggered by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake
on land.
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