Only in a few locations. In most areas the water went back into the ocean. However, portions of the Japanese coast dropped in elevation as a result of the earthquake that caused the tsunami. A few locations dropped below sea level.
Most buildings and structures affected by the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 were severely damaged or completely destroyed due to the immense force of the waves, which reached heights of up to 30 meters (100 feet) in some areas. Coastal communities in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka faced catastrophic losses, with entire towns being flattened. Recovery efforts have since led to the rebuilding of many structures, often with improved designs and better preparedness for future natural disasters. However, the rebuilding process has been slow and challenging, compounded by the scale of destruction and the need for sustainable development.
Mozambique is a developing country. It has been rebuilding is economy since the end of a civil war in 1992. Despite its recent progress, Mozambique remains to be one of the poorest nations in the world.
Approximately 230,000 people lost their lives in the Boxing Day 2004 Tsunami that struck several countries bordering the Indian Ocean, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
The motion picture The Impossible was based on the real-life survival story of the Belin Family who was on Christmas vacation in 2004 when a tsunami devastated the island of Indonesia. Resulting from an earthquake in the Indian Ocean, the tsunami has been given a variety of names including the South Asian tsunami, the Indonesian tsunami, the Christmas tsunami, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the Boxing Day tsunami. The latter name originates from a holiday that is celebrated in certain countries throughout the world on December 26, the actual day the Indonesian tsunami occurred.
Many people survived the Thailand Boxing Day tsunami by seeking higher ground, holding onto floating objects, staying calm, and helping others. Some were saved after being pulled into buildings or trees by the force of the water. Additionally, advance warning systems and evacuation procedures have been implemented since then to help minimize the impact of such disasters.
Nobody yet knows. The number of bodies recovered is already in the hundreds, but coastal towns of significant size have been washed away. Tens of thousands are unaccounted for, and many of these will be dead. In the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 over 230,000 people died.
Depends on where it took place. Some places rebuild while others don't. Historians have found evidence of ancient tsunamis. In one I read about they uncovered a city, located today several miles from the coast, that had been buried by a tsunami. There was no record of this city, but the signs could be seen that a tsunami had hit it and those alive moved away. In Japan they are still rebuilding.
The effect we now call tsunami has been happening since there have been oceans on the planet Earth (billions of years). There was no "First Tsunami"; the Japanese have been calling the effect 'tsunami' for many centuries.
how long have boxing been around?
There have been many, many films about boxing.
The reconstruction of Sumatra, particularly after the devastating 2004 tsunami, took several years. While immediate relief efforts began almost immediately, the comprehensive rebuilding process, including infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods, is estimated to have taken over a decade. By 2014, significant progress had been made, but ongoing development and recovery efforts continued beyond that timeframe, reflecting the complexity and scale of the disaster's impact.