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The Alfred Wegener Institute provides an interactive tsunami map for a public audience – for media, experts and travelers in Indonesia
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Thunderstorm frequency fluctuates strongly even on small spatial scales. In addition, it varies significantly from year to year, which can partly be explained...
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What should travellers to Indonesia do in the event of a tsunami? Which locations are safe? The GFZ “Tsunami” leaflet provides detailed information.