On December 26th, 2004 a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean sets off a tsunami that, within minutes, arrives in the bustling city of Aceh, causing unprecedented havoc and devastation. This four-part documentary follows the desperate struggle to survive of city-dwellers in Indonesia and tourists in Thailand caught in the unfolding catastrophe, as well as the scientists working against the clock to warn the world. Discover the power of the human spirit through stories of hope, hardship, and he

After a massive earthquake triggered the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, multiple waves hit the coast of Sri Lanka. Both tourists and locals scramble for safety, as the extent of the wave and its destruction become apparent. Discover the power of the human spirit through stories of hope, hardship, and heroism from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Parts one and two of Tsunami: Race Against Time premiere tonight at 9pm on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

On Dec 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean experienced one of the deadliest tsunamis in history, which struck the coasts of several countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka & India. The tsunami killed over 2 lakh people across 15 countries. #Watch #IndianOcean #Tsunami #2004Tsunami #disaster #cnbctv18digital | CNBC-TV18

🌊 2004 Tsunami: 230,000 Dead in One Day On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.1–9.3 earthquake off Sumatra ripped open the seafloor and launched a tsunami that killed around 230,000 people across 14 countries. Many of those people never felt the earthquake. They were on beaches, in trains, in fishing villages and resorts. Hours later, the ocean rose up and erased their world. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Somalia, Tanzania and more — all hit by waves born f

On 26 December 2004 the Indian Ocean Tsunami – also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami – struck countries around the Indian Ocean, claiming more than 227,000 lives and leaving communities reeling. The tragedy, which echoed around the globe, threw the spotlight on just how vulnerable the world is to natural hazards. It was also a stark reminder of the importance of tackling disaster risk head on, by bolstering preparedness and resilience. As such, it spurred a renewed, collective international effor

December 26, 2004 M9.1 Earthquake & Indian Ocean Tsunami In the early morning hours of December 26, 2004, the Earth unleashed one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. A massive M9.1 megathrust rupture off the coast of Sumatra violently displaced the seafloor, sending walls of water racing across the Indian Ocean. Within minutes, coastlines were swallowed. Entire communities vanished. Waves traveled thousands of kilometers, striking country after country with almost no warning. By the