Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the 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.
Twenty years after Indian Ocean tsunami, Thai ex-fisherman stands at the ready
Banlue Choosin has been monitoring the seas around Thailand's southern Phang Nga province for signs of abnormality for nearly two decades. The 59-year-old is a former fisherman, and his experience and knowledge of the sea are why his coastal community in Ban Nam Khem village relies on him to monitor nearby waters after earthquakes.
Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia, triggering the worst tsunami in recorded history. According to United Nations estimates, more than 220,000 people were killed and significant damage was reported across 15 countries.
East Africa remembers victims of deadly Indian Ocean tsunami
As the region remembers the catastrophic event, experts say improved early warning systems and disaster preparedness that can help prevent such loss in the future are still inadequate
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Nations around the Indian Ocean are preparing to mark 20 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami wiped entire villages off the map and killed around 230,000 people. Even though early
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The surf school helping Sri Lankan women overcome tsunami trauma
Lucy Theobald, a 29-year-old Newquay-based instructor who travels out to Sri Lanka to volunteer as head surf coach for ...
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On 20th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami, disaster preparedness questioned
The tsunami struck in the wake of a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra island on Dec. 26, 2004. Its massive waves travelled thousands of miles, wreaking devastation and killing more than 230,000 ...
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20 Years After the Tsunami: Former PM Thaksin Reflects on Crisis Management
On the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra shared ...
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Twenty years on, Thai tsunami survivor keeps his village safe
For nearly every day over the past 17 years, 59-year-old Banlue Choosin has been keeping watch and monitoring the sea for any ...