On September 30, 2009 Sumatra earthquake struck. Strength of the quake was 7.6 on the Richter scale and damaged 80% of infrastructure there. The epicenter was in Padang Pariaman. Until now data victim died more than 400 people. This is a series of earthquakes after the earthquake in West Java.
Indonesia's earthquake-prone countries, because lies between 3 plates that prone to earthquakes. A number of earthquakes has graced this country in recent years.
We still remember how the tsunami devastated Aceh, the earthquake in Jogjakarta, the tsunami in Nias, Pangandaran, and still warm in our memories the earthquake that had just occurred in West Java. And now an earthquake 7.6 on the Richter Scale have been devastating West Sumatra. The most serious area is Padang Pariaman. In Padang Pariaman some areas are still isolated because cut off from through access.
West Sumatra is an area rich in culture. Houses typical of West Sumatra is known throughout the archipelago. Their Traditional house called the House of Gadang. But the most famous of West Sumatra is the food and cooking that has a high taste. Padang restaurants are scattered throughout Indonesia, and has become a favorite food for the general public.
Currently West Sumatra have been destroyed and need long time to get up again. Along with still looking for her victims who are still buried in the ruins of buildings and land, stretching along the Minang realm began to rise. May the earth Minangkabau rose again. Our prayers be with you.
Indonesia's earthquake-prone countries, because lies between 3 plates that prone to earthquakes. A number of earthquakes has graced this country in recent years.
We still remember how the tsunami devastated Aceh, the earthquake in Jogjakarta, the tsunami in Nias, Pangandaran, and still warm in our memories the earthquake that had just occurred in West Java. And now an earthquake 7.6 on the Richter Scale have been devastating West Sumatra. The most serious area is Padang Pariaman. In Padang Pariaman some areas are still isolated because cut off from through access.
West Sumatra is an area rich in culture. Houses typical of West Sumatra is known throughout the archipelago. Their Traditional house called the House of Gadang. But the most famous of West Sumatra is the food and cooking that has a high taste. Padang restaurants are scattered throughout Indonesia, and has become a favorite food for the general public.
Currently West Sumatra have been destroyed and need long time to get up again. Along with still looking for her victims who are still buried in the ruins of buildings and land, stretching along the Minang realm began to rise. May the earth Minangkabau rose again. Our prayers be with you.
