Rumours are not true

Scientific research does not allow us to predict whether an earthquake will happen in Sumatra on a specific day, month, or year.  Any such predictions are fake and do not come from reputable scientists.

Our research does show that a great earthquake and its tsunami are very likely sometime in the next few decades in the area between the Batu and Pagai Islands and along the neighbouring mainland West Sumatran coast.  However, we cannot say exactly when within the next few decades this might occur.  This means that young people living in this region today are very likely to experience this great earthquake and its tsunami within their lifetimes.  There are many actions that can be taken in the time between now and then to lessen the loss of life, livelihood and property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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