The wave reached a height of 24 m (79 ft), rising to 30 m (98 ft) in some areas when travelling inland.
The Indian Ocean's area is 73,556,000 square kilometers.
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Yes, there have been many tsunamis in the Indian Ocean. The most recent major one was 2004-12-26.
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The deadliest tsunami in history occurred in 2004. This devastating event, known as the Indian Ocean Tsunami or Boxing Day Tsunami, was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It caused widespread destruction across many countries bordering the Indian Ocean.
1000000 people were made homeless
The Boxing Day Tsunami, or Indian Ocean Tsunami, occurred near Asia. The resulting destruction affected many people worldwide and many humanitarian efforts were started.
Not from the current location. The ocean floor shift had been building pressure for many years. However, there will probably be another tsunami in the Indian Ocean eventually - there is no way of knowing when. When it does occur it will be a different tsunami from the one that occurred in 2004.
Approximately 230,000 people lost their lives in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Around 300 people died in Madagascar in the 2004 tsunami. The country was one of the areas affected by the tsunami that originated from the Indian Ocean earthquake.
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was caused by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake triggered a series of powerful tsunamis that radiated across the Indian Ocean, impacting many countries including India. The force of the underwater seismic activity displaced a massive amount of water, leading to the devastating tsunami that hit the coastline.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey a total of 227,898 people died.