On December 26th, 2004 a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean sets off a tsunami that, within minutes, arrives in the bustling city of Aceh, causing unprecedented havoc and devastation. This four-part documentary follows the desperate struggle to survive of city-dwellers in Indonesia and tourists in Thailand caught in the unfolding catastrophe, as well as the scientists working against the clock to warn the world. Discover the power of the human spirit through stories of hope, hardship, and he

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12K views · 212 reactions | On 26 December 2004, a huge earthquake off Indonesia's coast triggered a tsunami. It swept away entire communities around the Indian Ocean. Choodamani and Karibeeran's three children were killed. So they decided to turn their home in Tamil Nadu, India, into an orphanage. | BBC World Service | Facebook

20 years ago, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake near Sumatra, devastated 14 countries, claiming over 230,000 lives and displacing millions. Hundreds of aftershocks followed. Today, we remember those lost and honor the resilience of survivors. #earth44 #earthquake #earthquakes #aceh #sumatra #fyp #viral #trending | Earth44