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Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

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.

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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.

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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.

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Indian Ocean tsunami, 20 years on: Trauma still haunts survivors

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 warning systems and preventive measures have been put in place since the tragedy,

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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The 2004 tsunami killed hundreds of thousands. Are we better prepared now?

Twenty years after the deadliest wave in recorded history, most oceans have warning systems and communities have learned how best to escape the danger.

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A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show the dangers of a real one

The 7.0 earthquake earlier this month led to a tsunami warning that was quickly canceled by forecasters but officials have ...

'Peace Was Born': How The 2004 Tsunami Changed Indonesia's Aceh

Former rebel commander Muharram Idris once led 3,000 men to fight Indonesia's army in separatist Aceh, but now serves as a ...

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Yankees Batting Order Faces a Tsunami of Changes for 2025

The Yankees entered the offseason with one primary goal: retaining superstar Juan Soto. After an MVP-caliber campaign and ...

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Echoes of Survival: Aceh's Journey Two Decades After the Tsunami

Two decades after a devastating tsunami struck Aceh, survivors like Tria Asnani reflect on tragic losses and resilient ...

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Supermodel Petra Nemcova opens up 20 years after surviving deadly tsunami

Nemcova was vacationing in Thailand when a tsunami struck on Dec. 26, 2004. In 2004, supermodel Petra Nemcova was on a dream vacation in Thailand with her boyfriend, fashion photographer Simon ...

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How scientists think the tsunami warning system could be revised

Last week's earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County triggered a tsunami warning urging people across a huge swath of California and Oregon to evacuate. Why aren't tsunami warnings more precise?

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Records of the Month Club: Tsunami, Miles Davis, and More

A box set from indie rock faves Tsunami and a high-end Miles Davis release make our first new vinyl records review column in ...

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Are you one of the 40K San Franciscans in a tsunami zone?

With roughly 40,000 people in San Francisco — and nearly 220,000 Bay Area residents — living in tsunami hazard zones, ...

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Warning system still robust, 20 years after tsunami

Phuket is gearing up for a major event this Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that ...

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