The tsunami on 26 December 2004, hit different locations at different times. The earthquake which caused the tsunami, hit at one minute before 8:00am. The gigantic wave quickly built up and spread out, extending to thirteen countries. The wave, travelling at up to 800 kilometres per hour, hit the northern regions of the Indonesian island of Sumatra within fifteen minutes; while Sri Lanka, Thailand and the east coast of India were hit between 90 minutes and two hours later. Somalia was struck about seven hours later. Other countries hit included Bangladesh, Malaysia, the Maldives, the Seychelles and the Indian-owned Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Some 8,500 km away, the coastal village of Struisbaai in South Africa, a 1.5 m "high tide" surged onshore about 16 hours after the quake. See related link below.
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami hit at around 7:59 am local time in Indonesia, 8:49 am in Thailand, and 10:53 am in Sri Lanka.
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
26th December 2004
Dec 26th 2004
The Boxing Day Tsunami occurred on December 26, 2004. This was one of the most detrimental tsunami's to hit Indonesia on record.
it was in 2004 this might not help this much
The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami hit at around 7:59 am local time in Indonesia, 8:49 am in Thailand, and 10:53 am in Sri Lanka.
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
Blood Tsunami was created in 2004.
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
sunami hit at o7:58:53 on december 26th 2004
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