We’ve added a very rare chart of the Sunda Strait – located between the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java – to the collection. The map was created in 1602 by Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer, a notable figure of the Golden Age of Dutch mapmaking. Navigate the new acquisition online: https://brnw.ch/21wNYSa | National Library of Australia

Embark on a mesmerizing adventure to the stunning Sunda Islands, where Nature's imagination runs wild! Step into a realm of breathtaking landscapes and hidden treasures, far removed from the hustle of the modern world. Join us as we explore these secluded paradises, where Nature's creations take center stage and human activity takes a backseat. | Free Documentary

On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake ruptured the Sunda subduction zone north of Sumatra. The earthquake ruptured northward for nearly 10 minutes, causing a maximum displacement of over 20 m and producing a tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean basin. Why was this earthquake a surprise to the scientific community? Learn more in our video on the science behind the 2004 Sumatra–Andaman earthquake & tsunami ⬇️ https://loom.ly/nvoYSSA | EarthScope Consortium