Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 | Facts & Death Toll | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 killed at least 225,000 people across a dozen countries, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, and Thailand sustaining massive damage.
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami - Wikipedia
WEBAs well as the sideways movement between the plates, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake resulted in a rise of the seafloor by several metres, displacing an estimated 30 km 3 (7.2 cu mi) of water and triggering devastating tsunami waves.
The 2004 Tsunami Wiped Away Towns With ‘Mind‑Boggling ... - HISTORY
WEBOct 2, 2018 · At 7:59 AM, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake—one of the largest ever recorded—ripped through an undersea fault in the Indian Ocean, propelling a massive column of water toward unsuspecting shores....
Indian Ocean Tsunami Remembered — Scientists reflect on the 2004 Indian ...
WEBDec 23, 2014 · Sometimes known as the Christmas or Boxing Day tsunami, the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami is far from a distant memory, a decade after resulting in more than 200,000 casualities.
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: Facts and FAQs
WEBAug 14, 2024 · The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, one of the most powerful natural disasters in recorded history, sent shockwaves through the region, impacting multiple countries and hundreds of thousands of lives.
Tsunami devastates Indian Ocean coast | December 26, 2004 - HISTORY
WEBNov 13, 2009 · A powerful earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on December 26, 2004 sets off a tsunami that wreaks death and devastation across the Indian Ocean coastline. The quake was the...
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami - National Geographic
WEBThe Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004 struck without warning and killed thousands. See photos of the devastating destruction left in its wake.
JetStream Max: 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami | National Oceanic …
WEBJun 12, 2023 · On December 26, 2004, an extremely powerful earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean generated a devastating tsunami. This tragic event raised awareness about the threat posed by tsunamis to coastal communities around the world and led to significant advances in tsunami detection, forecasting, warning ...
The Indian Ocean tsunami remembered by those who survived it - BBC
WEBDec 25, 2019 · Shortly before 08:00 on 26 December 2004, a magnitude-9.1 earthquake struck under the sea in northern Indonesia. In the hours that followed, a massive tsunami fanned out across the Indian...
The Indian Ocean tsunami remembered by those who survived it
WEBDec 25, 2019 · Shortly before 08:00 on 26 December 2004, a magnitude-9.1 earthquake struck under the sea in northern Indonesia. In the hours that followed, a massive tsunami fanned out across the...