tsunami
The 2004 earthquake, known as the Indian Ocean earthquake or the Sumatra earthquake, primarily affected Indonesia, particularly the Aceh province on the island of Sumatra. It also had significant impacts on several neighboring countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives. The earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that struck coastal areas across these nations, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life. The disaster highlighted the vulnerability of coastal regions to seismic activity and tsunamis.
The tsunami of Sumatra happened on December 14, 2004.
The 2004 Boxing Day quake and tsunami hit hardest on Sumatra, the largest island in Indonesia, most affecting the province of Aceh on the north end (northwest end) of the island.
The 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka was caused by a massive undersea earthquake near Sumatra, Indonesia. The tsunami waves struck the coast of Sri Lanka, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The disaster prompted international aid and support for Sri Lanka's recovery efforts.
The 2004 Sumatra earthquake occurred on the interface between the Indian Plate and the Burma Plate along a subduction zone. This subduction zone is known as the Sunda Megathrust and is located off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.
a tsunami
Tsunami There was an undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004. The earthquake triggered a series of devastating tsunamis. More than 225,000 people in eleven countries were killed by the natural disaster. It was one of the deadliest hazards in history. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand were hardest hit.
Natural Disasters Collection - 2004 Witness Caught By Disaster 1-6 was released on: USA: May 2011
Operation Sumatra Assist happened in 2004.
The tsunami of Sumatra happened on December 14, 2004.
The earthquake in 2004 started on the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.
The 2004 Boxing Day quake and tsunami hit hardest on Sumatra, the largest island in Indonesia, most affecting the province of Aceh on the north end (northwest end) of the island.
The 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka was caused by a massive undersea earthquake near Sumatra, Indonesia. The tsunami waves struck the coast of Sri Lanka, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The disaster prompted international aid and support for Sri Lanka's recovery efforts.
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250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
The 2004 Sumatra earthquake occurred on the interface between the Indian Plate and the Burma Plate along a subduction zone. This subduction zone is known as the Sunda Megathrust and is located off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.