Photo gallery: 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
The earthquake and tsunami claimed the lives of over 200,000 people, the deadliest natural disaster of the 21st century.
AP PHOTOS: Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Sumatra, causing a massive wave that devastated Asian coastal communities across thousands of miles.
20 Years Later: Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami (Photos)
On December 26th, 2004, a whopping 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia’s island of Sumatra. In the aftermath of the quake, a massive tsunami was triggered, sending waves reportedly reaching 100 feet to Indonesia, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and other countries. The death toll was catastrophic; some 230,000 died.
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami: what to know 20 years on
Survivors and victims' relatives will this week mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which killed more than 220,000 people across more than a dozen countries.
Indonesia marks 20 years since deadly Indian Ocean tsunami
Infrastructure in Aceh has been rebuilt and is now more resilient than before the tsunami struck. Early warning systems have been installed in coastal areas to alert residents of incoming
Indonesia and Thailand mark 20 years of devastating Boxing Day tsunami with sombre ceremonies
Countries across Asia held ceremonies to remember hundreds of thousands of people killed during the massive Indian Ocean tsunami two decades ago. People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia,
Victims and survivors of Boxing Day tsunami remembered 20 years on
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean on December 26 2004 triggered the tsunami which killed more than 200,000 people. The Prime Minister was among those paying tribute, saying his thoughts are with the “millions of people who were affected”.
Thailand mark 20 years since devastating tsunami
A 9.1-magnitude earthquake on 26 December 2004 caused a tsunami which hit a dozen countries and killed some 220,000 people. Our colleagues at France 2 take a look back at the unprecedented tragedy and some the lessons learnt.
Boxing day tsunami survivors and relatives of victims join 20 year memorial
Survivors of the Boxing Day Tsunami and relatives of those who were killed joined memorials in Thailand today on the 20th anniversary of the disaster. Footage shows families laying flowers in Phuket and Phang Nga provinces on the east coast of the country,
Memorial services mark 20 years since devastating Boxing Day tsunami claimed 230,000 lives
Indonesia and Thailand are marking 20 years since a tsunami caused the death of hundreds of thousands of people in one of the worst natural disasters in modern history.
Model Petra Nemcova says she entered a ‘meditative state’ to survive 2004 tsunami
Model Petra Nemcova opens up on 'GMA' about surviving the 2004 tsunami that killed 5,000 in Thailand. 'It's always difficult ...
Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands
Two decades after a catastrophic tsunami destroyed her village, Tria Asnani still cries when she recalls how she lost her ...
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20 years after a devastating tsunami, a survivor celebrates what the disaster has given him
KHAO LAK, Thailand — Watana Sittirachot was raised at an orphanage in Thailand for children affected by the 2004 Asian tsunami. Now, 20 years after the disaster changed the course of his life ...