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4 ημέρες πριν · The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 lasted for seven hours and reached out across the Indian Ocean, devastating coastal areas of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, and Thailand, and as far away as East Africa.
The highest tsunami wave measured was 4 m (13 ft) at Vilufushi Island. The tsunami arrived approximately two hours after the earthquake. The greatest tsunami inundation occurred at North Male Atoll, Male Island at 250 m (820 ft) along the streets.
1 Ιαν 2011 · Tsunami of 2004, caused by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, is the most devastating tsunami in modern times, affecting 18 countries in Southeast Asia and Southern Africa, killing more than 250,000...
1 Ιαν 2016 · The December 26, 2004, tsunami was the most deadly tsunami and which led to one of the greatest disasters in historical times. Some 280,000 people were killed in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. The Aceh province in the Sumatra Indonesian Island was the most affected area with about 167,000 killed.
1 Ιουλ 2007 · On December 26, 2004 a great earthquake occurred offshore of northern Sumatra. The earthquake triggered a series of tsunami waves that spread across the Indian. Ocean impacting and causing damage...
The Great Tsunami of 26 December 2004 is described using data from seven tide gauges in India and others from surrounding areas in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami struck the Indian east coast around 0330 UTC. The amplitude was 2 m above the tide at Chennai, Paradip, and Colombo.
The 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake caused the worst tsunami disaster in history. In order to reduce damage from future natural hazards, important steps include (1) scientific research, (2) capacity building, and (3) education and awareness.
