On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, remembrance ceremonies are taking place across Asia. The tsunami, triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake, resulted in over 220,000 deaths in 15 countries.
Ceremonies are being held across Asia on Thursday to remember the more than 220,000 people who were killed two decades ago in the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the most deadly tsunami in history. On 26 December 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia ’s Sumatra island, triggering huge waves that slammed into coastal communities across the Indian ocean. The waves, which towered as high as 30 metres, killed 227,899 people across 15 countries.
In Indonesia’s Aceh province, the worst hit, a siren rang out for three minutes at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque on Thursday, after which Islamic prayers were held. Families visited mass graves across Banda Aceh, the provincial capital.In Sri Lanka, where more than 35,322 people were killed, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Muslim ceremonies will be held across the country. Survivors and relatives will also gather to remember victims of the Ocean Queen Express train disaster, which saw the train torn from its track by the tsunami’s waves. About 1,000 passengers died on board the train packed for the holidays. It was the world’s worst rail accident
Tsunami Indian Ocean 20Th Anniversary Indonesia Sri Lanka
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean TsunamiTwenty years after the deadliest tsunami in history, survivors in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, reflect on the devastation and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
Read more »
Australia Better Prepared for Tsunamis After Indian Ocean DisasterTwenty years after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, Australia has significantly improved its preparedness for future tsunamis. Experts believe the country is well-equipped to handle such events thanks to enhanced disaster planning and improved warning systems.
Read more »
Devastating 2004 Indian Ocean TsunamiA magnitude 9.1 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered a tsunami that killed an estimated 230,000 people across 14 countries. The waves, reaching heights of 51 meters in Indonesia, struck as far as Mauritius and East Africa.
Read more »
Remembering the 2004 Indian Ocean TsunamiPersonal accounts recount the devastating impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Thailand.
Read more »
Mayotte cyclone: health services in ruins as rescuers race to reach survivorsMedical supplies airlifted to French Indian Ocean territory after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead
Read more »
Malaysia to Resume Search for MH370 WreckageMalaysia has agreed to resume the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, over 10 years after it disappeared. The search will focus on a new area in the southern Indian Ocean, proposed by exploration firm Ocean Infinity. If substantive wreckage is found, Ocean Infinity will receive $70 million.
Read more »