Boxing Day earthquake, which killed about 250K, serves as a reminder to be ready
Boxing Day, marks the 20th year since one of the world's most significant natural disasters, the Sumatra earthquake.
Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
The powerful earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered a tsunami that impacted ...
'Surviving a tsunami has given me purpose in life'
A woman who survived the Boxing Day tsunami 20 years ago said the disaster has given her an "extraordinary purpose" in life. Clare Allen, who lives near Salisbury, Wiltshire, was on holiday in Sri ...
Mourners leave tributes on 20th anniversary of the world’s deadliest tsunami
Survivors and relatives of victims of the Boxing Day Tsunami held memorials in Thailand to mark the disaster’s 20th ...
Earthquake-prone Indonesia considers nuclear power plan as 29 possible plant sites revealed
One of Australia's closest neighbours proposes 29 locations for nuclear power plants across the archipelago, but critics say ...
20 Years After The Indian Ocean Tsunami
Understanding of the Sumatran subduction zone and its hazards has increased since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and ...
20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia, triggering the worst tsunami in recorded history. According to United Nations estimates, more than 220,000 people were killed, and ...
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 ...