Indian Ocean, tsunami

Photo gallery: 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
The earthquake and tsunami claimed the lives of over 200,000 people, the deadliest natural disaster of the 21st century.
20 Years Later: Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami (Photos)
On December 26th, 2004, a whopping 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s island of Sumatra. In the aftermath of the quake, a massive tsunami was triggered, sending waves reportedly reaching 100 feet to Indonesia, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and other countries. The death toll was catastrophic; some 230,000 died.
Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
The powerful 9.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, triggered a tsunami that killed around 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on
Tearful mourners prayed on Thursday (Dec 26) as ceremonies were held across Asia to remember the 220,000 people who were killed two decades ago when a tsunami hit coastlines around the In
How the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami became a ‘wake up call’ for early warning systems
Large gatherings to remember the tens of thousands killed in Indian Ocean tsunami
People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province yesterday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.
Prayers, tears mark 20 years since deadly tsunami
People started gathering in prayer today and visiting mass graves in Aceh, one of the worst-hit areas by the Boxing Day Indian Ocean tsunami which killed an estimated 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
20th anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami marked with vigils
Indian Ocean tsunami commemorated its 20th anniversary. Countries such as India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka held memorial services, dispersing flowers into the sea and lighting candles in remembrance of the victims.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Asia Tsunami Anniversary
Indians offer tributes in remembrance of victims of the 2004 tsunami on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy, at Marina Beach ...
Indian Ocean tsunami two decades ago left 230,000 dead and a lasting legacy
One of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami marks its 20th anniversary on Dec. 26 ...
AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades
He was a young boy playing cricket with friends on a beach around 9:30 in the morning when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake ...
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20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia
A look back at the horrible loss of life. In photos A woman mourning a relative killed in the tsunami in Cuddalore, India, on Dec. 28, 2004.Credit...Arko Datta/Reuters Supported by Text by Hannah ...
‘There was nothing but death and debris’ – The Boxing Day tsunami 20 years on
20 years later, one of the Matara train’s carriages sits outside the city’s Tsunami Museum as a haunting reminder of Boxing ...
20 Years of Indian Ocean tsunami: Read the inspiring story of ‘Baby 81’ who was pulled out of rubble
Discover the inspiring story of Jayarasa Abilash, famously known as “Baby 81,” a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
In pictures | Tamil Nadu remembers victims of 2004 tsunami
I n the early hours of December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean faced a devastating tsunami triggered by a 9.3 magnitude undersea ...
The Deadliest Tsunami Set Off Work to Be Ready for the Next Big Wave
Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without ...