Why is 2004 tsunami called Boxing Day?

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami , also referred to as the Boxing Day Tsunami due to its occurrence at December 26, is the deadliest natural disaster in recorded history. It devastated the coastal areas of 14 countries, killing 230,000 people and causing billions of dollars in damage.

What caused the Boxing tsunami?

What caused the Boxing Day tsunami in the Indian Ocean? A magnitude 9.3 earthquake occurred on the seafloor off the western coast of Sumatra. It ruptured over a 1200km section of a fault under the sea, causing a huge area of the sea floor to be raised .

How destructive was the Boxing Day Tsunami?

Communities along the surrounding coasts of the Indian Ocean were devastated, and the tsunamis killed an estimated 227,898 people in 14 countries, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.

What happened in the Boxing Day Tsunami?

The tsunami and its aftermath were responsible for immense destruction and loss on the rim of the Indian Ocean. On December 26, 2004, at 7:59 am local time, an undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

What countries did the Boxing Day Tsunami hit?

Eighteen (18) countries around the Indian Ocean sustained damage from the tsunami. The countries affected were Indonesia, Thailand, India, Sri-Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Reunion Island (French), Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius, Somalia, Tanzania, Kenya, Oman, South Africa and Australia.

Where did the Boxing Day Tsunami hit?

Within 15 minutes of the earthquake, waves began striking the coasts of northern Sumatra and the Nicobar islands. Waves of up to 30 metres were recorded as the tsunami swept through Aceh, the hardest hit region of Indonesia. Around two hours after the earthquake struck, waves reached Sri Lanka, India and Thailand.

Where was Boxing Day Tsunami?

Sumatra
Banda Aceh
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami/Location

Where was the Boxing Day Tsunami?

How many Brits died in the 2004 tsunami?

The Asian tsunami on 26 December 2004 claimed the lives of 149 people who are British citizens or have close links to the UK, say police. Inquests into the deaths of 91 British victims and two foreign nationals, whose bodies were repatriated to the UK, were held at Olympia in London from 5-8 December.