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Richard de Gottal, from Worthing, said surviving the tsunami in Thailand had left him with an inexplicable bond to the country. "For me, I've always wanted to live there after that happened.
Map showing the provinces of Thailand affected. Thailand was one of the 14 countries affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on 26 December 2004. It left behind unprecedented damage and destruction in six provinces of Thailand, impacting 407 villages, completely destroying 47 of them, including prominent tourist resorts like Khao Lak.
A much higher number of deaths has been suggested for Myanmar based on reports from Thailand. [122] The tsunami caused severe damage and deaths as far as the east coast of Africa, with the furthest recorded fatality directly attributed to the tsunami at Rooi-Els, close to Cape Town, 8,000 km (5,000 mi) from the epicentre. [123]
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 ...
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A woman enjoys the Lampuuk beach in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, on Dec. 24, 2024, ahead of the 20-year anniversary of the devastating tsunami that struck the city on December 26, 2004.
It includes 2004 deaths that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Pages in category "Victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
A look at the scale of the 2004 tsunami. Backing for tsunami victim's charity. School-bags target raised for earthquake children. Schoolbag appeal to help young earthquake victims. Related ...