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A tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi Friday
The tsunami followed a 7.5-magnitude earthqake. Giant waves estimated at between 3m (10ft) to 6m (20ft) hit the town of Palu. Concern grows for another coastal town, Donggala. The BBC reported the waves were so strong, buildings were crushed by the force.
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The water rushed ashore, terrifying survivors
The tsunami rushed ashore, where survivors of the quake screamed and ran. At the time, people were gathered near the beach for a Festival. This Instagram post shows the waves approaching.
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More than 800 people are reported dead
The aftermath of the quake and the tsunami were captured on camera and quickly shared to Instagram with the hashtag #prayforpalu. Hundreds are missing and over 800 were reported to have died so far.
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