3Sumatra, Indonesia, 2004 — Magnitude 9.1

On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off Sumatra, Indonesia. It triggered an Indian Ocean tsunami that affected countries across Asia and Africa.

Around 230,000 people died in the disaster. The enormous losses exposed serious gaps in tsunami warnings and public awareness, making this one of history’s most devastating natural disasters.

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