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How do rescue teams help?

After a disaster like an earthquake, rescue teams quickly search for survivors, often using specialist equipment and sniffer dogs. They also work to clear debris and restore access, especially when landslides block roads to remote villages, as happened in eastern Indonesia. Their rapid response is crucial for saving lives and getting aid to those affected.

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