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Suara Pembaruan Article - English version - August 10, 2010

Russian Scientists Unravel Mysteries of Indonesia Mud Disaster

3D subsurface imaging reveals inner workings of mud volcano

Humanitus Sidoarjo Fund Receives US$1M Russian Grant

Australia-based NGO Humanitus Foundation has announced the receipt of support for a US$1 million grant for technical equipment and assistance for its recently established Humanitus Sidoarjo Fund (HSF).

Indonesia Ranks as Second-Riskiest Place in World for Natural Disasters

Paris. Indonesia is one of the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters, according to an international study released on Thursday. It joins Bangladesh and Iran at the top of the list. Asia?s twin giants, China and India, are among the 15 countries that, out of 229, are rated as 'xtreme' risk.