2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
People have started gathering in prayer and are visiting mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami, one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.
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.At the time of the earthquake,
20 Years On: Honoring the Resilience and Loss of the Indian Ocean Tsunami
On the 20th anniversary of the destructive 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, over 225,000 lives are remembered, including 35,000 in Sri Lanka. UN Resident Coordinator Marc-Andre Franche calls attention to the progress in disaster preparedness and regional collaboration through the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System,
20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, a boy found in the mud embraces being known as ‘Baby 81'
The boy once known as “Baby 81,” who was pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, is now a 20-year-old dreaming of higher education.
Two decades later: Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
On December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean experienced one of the deadliest tsunamis in recorded history. Triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, the tsunami unleashed a series of towering waves that ravaged coastal regions across 14 countries.
Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on
Tearful mourners prayed Thursday as ceremonies began across Asia to remember the 220,000 people who died two decades ago when a tsunami hit coastlines around the Indian Ocean, in one
Scientists Say India's 'Deep Sea Mission' on Track; Hydrothermal Vent Discovery Just the Beginning
India's Deep Sea Mission is on the right track, and the discovery of an active hydrothermal vent 4,500 metres below the ...
The Deadliest Tsunami Set Off Work to Be Ready for the Next Big Wave
Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.
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Deep Sea Mission Discovers Hydrothermal Vent 4,500 Metres Below Indian Ocean
India's Deep Sea Mission is on the right track, and the discovery of an active hydrothermal vent 4,500 metres below the ...
20 Years of Indian Ocean tsunami: Read the inspiring story of ‘Baby 81’ who was pulled out of rubble
Discover the inspiring story of Jayarasa Abilash, famously known as “Baby 81,” a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
VOX POPULI: Though horrific, the Indian Ocean tsunami ended a 3-decade war
Exactly 20 years ago, a magnitude-9.1 earthquake occurred on Dec. 26 off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The resulting ...
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Oldest European Shipwreck in Indian Ocean: Possible Vasco da Gama Vessel Discovered Off Kenya
Archaeologists off the Kenyan coast have unearthed what may be the wreckage of a ship linked to Vasco da Gama’s final voyage.
Two decades after the Indian Ocean tsunami: reflecting on a global turning point in disaster management
Indian Ocean Tsunami was a watershed moment in disaster response and resilience, identifying vulnerabilities, catalysing ...