December 2004 Sumatra, Indonesia Images
The December 26, 2004 magnitude 9.1 Sumatra, Indonesia earthquake (3.316 N, 95.854
E, depth 30 km) generated a tsunami that was observed worldwide and caused tremendous
devastation and deaths throughout the Indian Ocean region. The earthquake, which is
the third largest in the world since 1900, caused severe damage and casualties in
northern Sumatra, Indonesia, and in the Nicobar Islands, India. The tsunami that followed
killed more people than any other tsunami in recorded history, with 227,898 dead or
missing. The total estimated material losses in the Indian Ocean region were $10 billion
and insured losses were $2 billion.
- Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (2012): Natural Hazard Images Database (Event: December 2004 Sumatra, Indonesia Images). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5154F01 [access date]
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West:95.982
East:95.982
South:3.295
North:3.295
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