European travelers' notes in the mid-19th century reported that the Singkil land often experienced earthquakes. However, the 2005 Nias earthquake, which is very memorable for the Singkil community today, resulted in land subsidence in the area. This land subsidence caused damage to construction, including industrial port facilities at the port in the Singkil lagoon.
Nevertheless, the Singkil community is still active in the lagoon waters connected to the Singkil River. This river has its source in two branches, namely the Lae Soraya River which penetrates the Alas land, and the Lae Cinendang River whose water spills from the Pakpak land. The Singkil community uses the waterway as a means of transportation connecting settlements and as a source of livelihood. Since ancient times, the Singkil community has had a long history and strong familiarity with river activities.
If you would like to see an aerial view of the area, check out the previous post: SINGKIL
These photos were taken on February 19, 2025, using a Sony A7iii camera with a combination of Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM and Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lenses, mounted via a Metabones E-Mount adapter.
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