Caves that could predict the next massive earthquake: Indonesian tunnels reveal marks from ancient tsunamis

A natural cave discovered near the source of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami contains the footprints of past gigantic waves dating up to 7,500 years ago. Experts say that the Indonesian cave, which is close to where the earthquake hit, could help them predict when the next tsunami is likely to occur. And according to the research, the next disaster could be centuries, if not decades away.

The findings provide the longest and most detailed timeline for tsunamis that have taken place off the far western tip of Sumatra island in Aceh province. The province is where 100 foot waves triggered by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake on December 26, 2004, killing 230,000 people in several countries.

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