Great Tsunami of December 26th 2004

Great Tsunami of December 26th 2004
n. devastating tsunami occurred on December 26, 2004 which was triggered by an earthquake and caused about 225,000 casualties in 8 countries (Thailand, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Seychelles, Somalia and Sri Lanka) on 2 continents, 2004 Tsunami

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