Team studies Papua earthquake

Team studies Papua earthquake

JAYAPURA, Papua: As part of studies of earthquake patterns in
Papua province, a team from the Meteorology and Geophysics (BMG)
Papua Office is investigating land structure in the Sarmi regency.
The investigation will be expanded to Nabire regency where a
strong earthquake that killed over 30 people occurred at the end
of last year. The study outcome will be used as a guide for
investors and government in developing infrastructure projects,
said Bachtiar, a team member. -- Antara