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.
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.
Why was the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami so destructive?
Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. But what caused the quake? And why was it so destructive? Syahida Othman explains.
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 ...
Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami
Tsunami-hit nations will next week commemorate the more than 220,000 people who died in the Boxing Day disaster two decades ago, when huge waves tore into coastal communities around the Indian Ocean.An undersea 9.
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: What To Know 20 Years On
Survivors and victims' relatives will next 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.
Cyclone leaves Indian Ocean island in ruins, photos show
After the devastating winds and torrential rainfall subsided, foreign journalists were able to travel to the remote French ...
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Thousands feared dead after cyclone slams into Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte
Thousands were feared dead on Monday after a Cyclone Chido tore through Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory, leaving ...
Powerful cyclone makes landfall in Mozambique and Mayotte after sweeping across Indian Ocean
At least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido caused devastating damage in the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian ...
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France rushes aid to Indian Ocean territory after cyclone that might have killed hundreds
France is using ships and military aircraft to rush rescue workers and supplies the island chain of Mayotte after its worst ...
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20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?
Early warning systems and fostering public awareness have improved. But gaps remain in policy implementation and ...
Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido
The islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean are bracing for Cyclone Chido as it makes its way toward Africa’s east coast MORONI, Comoros -- The islands of Comoros, ...
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 ...
The Curious Case Of Islam In The Indian Ocean Region
The bulk of your research has been on Islamic legal systems that prevailed in the Indian Ocean region, particularly Shafi’ism ...