Scenes of devastation from the aftermath of the 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.
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.
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 warning systems and preventive measures have been put in place since the tragedy,
Twenty years on, Thai tsunami survivor keeps his village safe
For nearly every day over the past 17 years, 59-year-old Banlue Choosin has been keeping watch and monitoring the sea for any warning signs of a tsunami near the shoreline of Ban Nam Khem, a small fishing village in Thailand's southern Phang Nga province.
Indian Ocean Tsunami: The Body Collector's Torment 20 Years On
Djafaruddin still breaks down when thinking about the children orphaned by the world's deadliest tsunami two decades ago. At least 225,000 people were killed when waves unleashed by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake ravaged coastal communities in Indonesia,
Indonesians mark 2 decades since tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands
Two decades after a catastrophic tsunami destroyed her village, Tria Asnani still cries when she recalls how she lost her ...
If tsunami hit Alameda, it could bring fast-moving tides, strong currents, flooding
A tsunami could bring fast-moving tides with strong currents and significant flooding that could cause “major damage” to the ...
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Echoes of Survival: Aceh's Journey Two Decades After the Tsunami
Two decades after a devastating tsunami struck Aceh, survivors like Tria Asnani reflect on tragic losses and resilient ...
Supermodel Petra Nemcova opens up 20 years after surviving deadly tsunami
ABC News’ Diane Sawyer interviewed Nemcova in the months after the tragedy. Now, 20 years after one of the deadliest natural ...
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San Mateo County emergency officials assess response to tsunami warning
San Mateo County emergency officials are developing a new method of communication to reduce misinformation and confusion ...
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The 2004 tsunami killed hundreds of thousands. Are we better prepared now?
Twenty years after the deadliest wave in recorded history, most oceans have warning systems and communities have learned how best to escape the danger.
Community members voice concerns over sirens not sounding during tsunami warning
Several San Mateo County agencies heard concerns from panicked community members on Thursday after the sirens did not go off ...
Model Petra Nemcova says she entered a ‘meditative state’ to survive 2004 tsunami
Model Petra Nemcova opens up on 'GMA' about surviving the 2004 tsunami that killed 5,000 in Thailand. 'It's always difficult ...
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Two Decades of Progress: India's Advanced Tsunami Warning Systems
As the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami approaches, India's tsunami warning systems have made ...
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 ...