Boxing Day tsunami

The Boxing Day tsunami, which occurred on December 26, 2004, was a catastrophic natural disaster triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake, measuring 9.1 on the Richter scale, caused powerful tsunami waves that struck coastal areas in 14 countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka. The disaster resulted in over 230,000 deaths and left millions homeless, making it one of the deadliest tsunamis in history. The event highlighted the need for better tsunami warning systems and raised awareness about the risks associated with earthquakes in oceanic regions.