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