By: Mary Rose | 2010-10-27 | Weather A strong earthquake on October 25 caused a tsunami in West Sunmatra, Indonesia. The Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency warned that there would be small tsunamis after the 7.2 magnitude quake hit Pagai, one of the Mentawai islands. The tsunami could be compared to the 2004 earthquake and Indian Ocean tsunami, which took the life of 230,000 people in dozen countries. This time, the tsunami destroyed most buildings in the coastal village of Betu Monga, killed more than 100 people and left hundreds others missing. The first photos of the tsunami show tottering house and falling trees on Pagai island. read more
By: alam.md | 2010-10-26 | Science Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its location on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a series of fault lines stretching from the western hemisphere through Japan and south-east Asia. There are more than 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is spread across 17,500 islands. read more
By: Sybil Shearin | 2011-06-28 | K-12 Education Mr. Schwab and his neighbor had worked very hard since April to till, plant and weed the gracious spot soon to be their vegetable garden. They both had big plans for all the fruits of their labor. They planted butternut squash, summer squash, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, radishes, red beets, okra and lots of tomatoes of various kinds. All went well until the critters came. read more
By: Lance Winslow | 2010-04-04 | Environmental The incredible Tsunami which was triggered by the massive Sumatra Earthquake is not the first for the area. In recent history, geological history that is, another huge Earthquake and Volcano caused an even larger Tsunami. In 1883 the Krakatoa Volcano and Earthquake sent a 120-foot high Tsunami to Java and Sumatra. Over 36,000 people died from the wave and things were a lot less populated along the coast than they are today. It was very wise thinking to put in an early warning system as obviously this is a hot zone for such activity. read more
By: Ben Stokes | 2009-01-03 | Scuba Diving Learning to dive can be both a fun and daunting prospect, every good instructor knows this. Here is a brief outline of what you might expect from your diving course, from an instructors point of view. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2010-03-22 | Politics Barak Obama is currently the US president, and his private information always draw attention from public. After Obama’s mother got divorced from a Kenyan origin, she married Soentoro, an Indonesian ci read more
By: liujinliang15 | 2010-12-11 | Arts & Entertainment The Longines BelleArti diamond Rolex Air-King Precision Automatic with Black Dialwatch celebrates grace and elegance of femininity, paying tribute to the remarkable productive period of the 1920s read more
By: Chris C Ducker | 2011-05-07 | Shopping
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This rings true for art as what may speak to one can often turn another speechless in amazement or shock. read more
By: Paige Taylor | 2011-08-19 | Exotic locations Three crater lakes in the mouth of Kelimutu Volcano on Mount Flores in Indonesia have attracted many tourists’ attractions because their different colors. Let’s look at the most fantastic scenes of these colorful crater lakes. read more
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2010-10-15 | Travel & Leisure Within the Sunda Kelapa harbour region in the northernmost tip of Jakarta lie East India Company warehouses that have been converted into an illustrious museum that celebrates the country's maritime exploits. With intricate models of old fishing boats, pinisi schooners, stone anchors and contemporary steamers Museum Bahari is a fitting tribute to Indonesia's sea faring legacy and a must-see attraction when touring the nation's capital. read more
By: Lance Peters | 2011-04-12 | Landscaping Today the furniture manufacturer and the furniture exporter have to cater for a wider range of taste in home styles than ever before. Many styles from many different eras of fashion are still remainin... read more
By: Pinky Mcbanon | 2010-03-29 | Destinations Indonesia offers everyone the best available choices of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here are my top five most beautiful beaches in Indonesia. read more
By: Michael Jin | 2012-04-01 | Sales Indonesia is blessed with abundant mineral resources which, if managed properly, could provide a strong base for the livelihood of its people. Indeed, the existence of mining projects in Indonesia has often been regarded as a catalyst for accelerating development of infrastructure and increasing community well-being in many areas. This is particularly true for many districts (kabupaten) where loca read more
By: Pinky Mcbanon | 2010-03-29 | Destinations Indonesian culture has shaped it's ways throughout the generations between it's original indigenous customs and traditions and the multiple influences of the foreign people. Indonesia played a very important role being the middle of trading routes between the Far East and that of the Middle East that had resulted many cultural and multitude of other religions and beliefs. read more