2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
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Date
December 26, 2004
Type
National
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Nagapattinam,
Tamil Nadu,
India
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Event Details
On December 26, 2004, a massive undersea earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami that devastated coastal communities across the Indian Ocean.
Impact in India: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands were severely hit. Over 10,000 people died in India alone.
Legacy: The disaster led to the establishment of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and a dedicated tsunami early warning system.