Indian Ocean tsunami memorials mark 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history
Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
The powerful 9.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, triggered a tsunami that killed around 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
Photo gallery: 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
The earthquake and tsunami claimed the lives of over 200,000 people, the deadliest natural disaster of the 21st century.
Indian Ocean tsunami two decades ago left 230,000 dead and a lasting legacy
One of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami marks its 20th anniversary on Dec. 26
20th anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami marked with vigils
Indian Ocean tsunami commemorated its 20th anniversary. Countries such as India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka held memorial services, dispersing flowers into the sea and lighting candles in remembrance of the victims.
Candlelight vigil marks 20th anniversary of tsunami in Thailand
A candlelight vigil was held on Thursday in the Thai village of Ban Nam Khem to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.
Thousands mark 20 years after deadly Indian Ocean tsunami
Survivors and families of victims visited mass graves, lit candles and comforted one another across Southeast and South Asia in ceremonies to mark the disaster that killed some 230,000 people.
After the tsunami: Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 20 years on
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Aceh marches on with lingering grief 20 years after tsunami
Mourners flocked to several mass grave sites in Banda Aceh and neighboring Aceh Besar regency starting on Thursday morning.
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Several hundred Aceh tsunami survivors unite in prayer
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