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String of disasters causes severe damage to economy, lives in Asia; Indonesia earthquake to affect 1.6 million people

A recent string of natural disasters, the latest a deadly earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, have exacted a severe toll both in economic damage and human lives throughout Asia. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, or UNISDR, says up to 1.6 million people could be affected by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake and the tsunami it created Friday in a central region of Sulawesi island.

Indonesia earthquake: Mass graves to be prepared to curb spread of disease; rescue workers say access 'huge issue' for relief efforts

Mass graves were being readied for hundreds of victims of an Indonesia quake and tsunami on Monday as authorities battled to stave off disease and reach desperate people still trapped under shattered buildings.

Indonesia earthquake: Authorities announce mass burial to avoid spread of disease, toll could reach thousands

Indonesia president Joko Widodo visited the region on Sunday afternoon, urging a "day and night" effort to save all those who can be saved.

Earthquake, tsunami hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island killing 48 in Palu; city airport closed after damage to runway

Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is regularly hit by earthquakes.