COLONEL Gerhan Lantara was on the toilet when the earthquake hit Meulaboh, West Aceh. Without further ado, the Commander of the Teuku Umar 12th Military Command put on his military uniform. Because he was in a hurry, he did not even have time to put on his underwear. In the distance, a wave as high as a coconut tree, descending upon the coast, could be seen. Gerhan was fortunate. He was able to reach the second floor of a store. It was from