On December 26, 2004, a massive undersea earthquake near Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in history. Waves up to 30 meters high devastated Indonesia’s Aceh province, killing over 167,000 people and displacing half a million. Entire towns were wiped out, with Lhoknga nearly erased. The tragedy led to global aid efforts and new tsunami warning systems, but its destruction remains unforgettable. | History In Pictures
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On December 26, 2004, a historic earthquake shook the world. As many were celebrating the holiday season, a team of USGS scientists worked through the night, observing one of the largest and deadliest seismic events in modern history: the 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake (Magnitude 9.1). This catastrophic event triggered tsunamis that claimed over 230,000 lives across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand. But from tragedy came transformation. The aftermath led to groundbreaking changes in ho
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On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake ruptured the Sunda subduction zone north of Sumatra. The earthquake ruptured northward for nearly 10 minutes, causing a maximum displacement of over 20 m and producing a tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean basin. Why was this earthquake a surprise to the scientific community? Learn more in our video on the science behind the 2004 Sumatra–Andaman earthquake & tsunami ⬇️ https://loom.ly/nvoYSSA | EarthScope Consortium
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