The death toll from the tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has surpassed 800 people. Hundreds more have been seriously injured and many remain unaccounted for. Australia is offering Indonesia whatever help it requires.
The tsunami was caused by a 7.5 magnitude quake just off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
The first reports of damage came from the city of Palu, where essential supplies quickly diminished and crowds of residents turned to looting.
Six metre waves mowed down shops, overturned cars and ripped up roads.
Aid is being flown from the capital Jakarta into Palu airport, using the part of its runway still intact.
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