THE DEADLIEST NATURAL DISASTERS IN RECORDED HISTORY
TSUNAMI 2004
26 DEC 2004 A Tsunami, caused by a massive tectonic disturbance of magnitude 9.1- 9.3 off the west cost of Sumatra, Indonesia, at a depth of around 30 km, has caused tsunamis along most landmasses around the Indian Ocean. Due to the earthquake orientation, the more dangerous tsunamis were generated east-west of the 1,600 km fault-line. Hence Bangladesh, despite being a law-lying country, suffered minimal damage and loss of life. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand, however, faced devastation. Indonesia alone has suffered an estimated 1,70,000 casualties. Waves reached as far as two km inland at places. The entire incident has inspired on of the largest aid efforts in recent history, with the worldwide community donating more than $14 billion to the affected people.
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