Indonesian death toll nears 400, amid warnings of further tsunamis

The death toll is expected to rise following the tsunami, believed to be caused by volcanic activity or undersea landslides.

Indonesian volunteers carry a body after the tsunami Source: AAP

Another tsunami could strike Indonesia, experts have warned, after a powerful wave caused by a volcanic eruption killed hundreds when it swallowed coastal settlements, taking earthquake-focused disaster monitors by surprise.

Dozens of filled body bags were hauled away from buildings flattened by Indonesia's volcano-triggered tsunami Monday, as the death toll climbed to 373 and search teams pushed on with the grim hunt for corpses.

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