Indian Ocean Tsunami

The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 was a series of devastating waves caused by a massive underwater earthquake near Sumatra, Indonesia. Occurring on December 26, the quake, measuring 9.1-9.3, triggered waves that struck coastlines across multiple countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka. The tsunami resulted in the deaths of over 230,000 people and displaced millions, causing widespread destruction. It highlighted the need for better tsunami warning systems in the region and led to international humanitarian efforts to assist affected communities and improve disaster preparedness.