Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
Some 1.7 million people were displaced, mostly in the four worst-affected countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and ...
Boxing Day earthquake, which killed about 250K, serves as a reminder to be ready
Boxing Day, marks the 20th year since one of the world's most significant natural disasters, the Sumatra earthquake.
'Surviving a tsunami has given me purpose in life'
A woman who survived the Boxing Day tsunami 20 years ago said the disaster has given her an "extraordinary purpose" in life. Clare Allen, who lives near Salisbury, Wiltshire, was on holiday in Sri ...
Crashes and Disasters
Infrastructure in Aceh has been rebuilt and is now more resilient than before the tsunami struck. Early warning systems have ...
20 Years After The Indian Ocean Tsunami
Understanding of the Sumatran subduction zone and its hazards has increased since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and ...
20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history
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 ...
Indian Ocean tsunami two decades ago left 230,000 dead and a lasting legacy
One of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami marks its 20th anniversary on Dec. 26 ...
Indonesia and Thailand mark 20 years of devastating Boxing Day tsunami with sombre ceremonies
In Thailand, people gathered at a memorial ceremony in Ban Nam Khem, a small fishing village in Phang Nga province that bore ...