The powerful 9.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, triggered a tsunami that killed around 230,000 people across a dozen countries.

Summary

Commemorations marked the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which killed around 230,000 people across 12 countries.

In Indonesia’s Aceh province, survivors prayed at mass graves, remembering the 170,000 victims lost there. Rebuilt infrastructure and early warning systems reflect recovery efforts supported by international donors.

Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka also held ceremonies, with survivors mourning deeply personal losses.

In Sri Lanka, memorials honored victims of the “Queen of the Sea” train disaster, while India’s Tamil Nadu residents performed traditional tributes.

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    2•1 day ago

    I had a friend on IRC who disappeared then. Never heard from her again. It’s my hope she just was displaced for a while and eventually found a good place again.