Conflict Over Northern Papua Oil and Gas Seismic Surveys Escalates as Fishermen Protest Destruction of Traditional Fishing Grounds

The coastal communities of Northern Papua, particularly those residing along the shores of Jayapura, are currently embroiled in a high-stakes dispute with energy sector contractors over the implementation of seismic…

Oarfish Sighting in Lombok Triggers Debate Over Seismic Myths and Marine Environmental Shifts

The discovery of an oarfish (Regalecus glesne) on the shores of Pink Beach in Sekaroh Village, East Lombok, on August 25, 2026, has reignited a long-standing cultural and scientific debate…

Indonesia’s Looming Seismic Threat: An In-Depth Look at Megathrust Zones, Expert Insights, and Advanced Monitoring Strategies

Indonesia, an archipelago nation strategically positioned along the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, faces an inherent and substantial seismic risk, highlighted by the 2024 Indonesia Earthquake Source and Hazard Map…

Indonesia’s Seismic Hazard Escalates as 14 Megathrust Zones Identified, Japanese Experts Urge Advanced Monitoring

Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia is facing a heightened risk of major earthquakes following the release of the updated Earthquake Source and Hazard Map 2024, which reveals a significant increase in…