• Progressive ground collapse in Central Aceh reaches 3 ha (7.4 acres), moves closer to homes and strategic infrastructure

    ByReet Kaur

    A large ground collapse in Pondok Balik Village, Ketol District, Aceh Tengah Regency, Indonesia, has expanded to approximately 3 ha (7.4 acres). Monitoring data from the Aceh Energy and Mineral Resources Office (ESDM Aceh) show the affected area has grown from about 2.8 ha (6.9 acres) in 2022 and has now reached the main road corridor. Field reports indicate the active scarp continues to move toward farmland and residential areas located roughly 300–400 m (984–1 312 feet) away.

  • West Papua landslide leaves 6 dead and 14 missing, Indonesia

    ByHarsh Vardhan

    A landslide triggered by heavy rain struck a remote gold mine in West Papua on May 16, killing six and leaving 14 missing. Rescue efforts were delayed by the site’s inaccessibility and were halted again on May 19 due to damaged roads and continued rainfall.

  • Landslide claims 4 lives in Central Java, Indonesia

    ByRishav Kothari

    A landslide in Purworejo Regency, Central Java, struck on Tuesday, November19, 2024, at approximately 16:00 local time (LT), killing three people, severely damaging one house, and leaving one person missing.