Tsunami

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Tsunami, in general, refers a highly destructive natural disaster in which a wave of water swamps the coastal and inland areas of a country. Such waves are typically caused by earthquakes in the ocean's floor. The most memorable tsunami in recent history was the 2004 Tsunami off the coast of Aceh, Indonesia, which killed some 300,000 people.


External Links:

Wikipedia - Tsunami

Wikipedia - 2004 Tsunami Indian Ocean

Wikipedia - 2004 Tsunami Indonesia

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