There were probably so many deaths there because the earthquake that caused the tsunami was so big, there were several waves not just one and that Sumatra didn't have the right defenses needed. To get more information ask someone who may know
^More information needed, although this report may help:
http://www.landsat.org/trfic/tsunami2004/Assessment_of_Tsunami04.pdf
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
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It is estimated that around 150 British citizens died in the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004.
Madagascar is approximately 5,500 kilometers (3,400 miles) away from the epicenter of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.
Boxing day...The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake. The resulting tsunami itself is given various names, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Asian Tsunami, Indonesian Tsunami, and Boxing Day Tsunami. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
I would venture a guess at 26 December 2004
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
yes it is watch it on youtube its called: 2004 boxing day tsunami
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The Boxing Day Tsunami occurred on December 26, 2004. This was one of the most detrimental tsunami's to hit Indonesia on record.
No, it´s the opposite. boxing day tsunami was one of the biggest tsunamis in history
Aceh in Sumatra
150,000 people died in the tsunami
It is estimated that around 150 British citizens died in the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004.
December 26 2004.
Madagascar is approximately 5,500 kilometers (3,400 miles) away from the epicenter of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.
Boxing day...The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake. The resulting tsunami itself is given various names, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Asian Tsunami, Indonesian Tsunami, and Boxing Day Tsunami. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.