A 7.5-magnitude earthquake caused a massive tsunami to crash into Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Friday Incredible drone pictures show the full extent of the devastating earthquake which triggered a tsunami Cities of Palu and Donggala were badly hit with enormous 20ft waves sweeping through entire communities Death toll has risen to more than 1,200, but there are fears hundreds more are trapped in mud or in buildings Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said help would be provided to Indonesia if requested Incredible drone pictures have shown the full extent of the devastating Indonesian earthquake which has destroyed buildings and killed more than 1,200 people. Hundreds of people are trapped in mud and 1,700 homes have been swallowed up on the island of Sulawesi after the magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck on Friday, triggering a tsunami. Huge mass graves are being dug in an desperate attempt to stop disease from spreading, with one grave measuring 10 by 100 metres. Survivors have been forced to comb through body bags in an attempt to identify their missing family members. Pictures captured by a drone show a huge ship stranded ashore after being thrown inland by the tsunami, a mosque totally destroyed and cars left lodged in buildings by powerful waves sparked by the massive tremor.
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