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Dec 23, 2014 · According to USGS scientists, the sea floor near the earthquake was uplifted several meters. The displacement of water above the sea floor triggered the tsunami, which caused catastrophic levels of destruction in countries around the Indian Ocean basin, reaching as far as the east coast of Africa.
Oct 2, 2018 · At 7:59 AM, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake—one of the largest ever recorded—ripped through an undersea fault in the Indian Ocean, propelling a massive column of water toward unsuspecting...
Jun 12, 2023 · On December 26, 2004, an extremely powerful earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean generated a devastating tsunami. This tragic event raised awareness about the threat posed by tsunamis to coastal communities around the world and led to significant advances in tsunami detection, forecasting, warning ...
Dec 25, 2014 · A decade ago, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that swept away entire communities around the Indian Ocean. About 228,000...
The Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004 struck without warning and killed thousands. See photos of the devastating destruction left in its wake. Learn about tsunamis and download free desktop...
Dec 26, 2004 · The December 26, 2004 event in the Indian Ocean was a rare magnitude 9.0 earthquake with an undersea source that triggered a massive tsunami.
Dec 26, 2004 · Michelle Howard. United States admiral. Quiz. List. Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, deadly tsunami that hit the coasts of several countries of South and Southeast Asia and caused immense destruction.
