The largest and most destructive tsunami in the world,

The largest and most destructive tsunami in the world is known as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

Date and Location: The Indian Ocean earthquake and subsequent tsunami that occurred on December 26, 2004 were recorded as one of the largest earthquakes in history. The epicenter was near the western coast of Sumatra Island, off the coast of Aceh province in northern Indonesia. However, the tsunami affected Indonesia as well as Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Maldives, Seychelles and many other coastal countries.

Causes:
Earthquake It was a magnitude 9.1 to 9.3 earthquake and was one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded on the Richter scale. It occurred as a result of a sudden movement of a part of the earth's crust between fault lines. This earthquake occurred due to the rupture of an underground fault and caused a large movement of water mass on the sea floor.

Tsunami:
Immediately after the earthquake, a tremendous tsunami wave occurred. These giant waves rushed towards the coastlines and suddenly flooded many coastal areas. Tsunami waves hit in the morning hours local time and came suddenly in the morning hours when many people were sleeping, sunbathing on the beach or fishing, killing thousands of people.

Results:
As a result of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, approximately 230,000 people lost their lives and millions were left homeless. This major natural disaster is considered one of the most devastating tsunamis in history. Additionally, tsunami waves severely affected buildings, infrastructure, and economies along coastlines, causing destruction. The tsunami led to the launch of a massive worldwide humanitarian aid and rescue operation and the development of tsunami warning systems.


The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami was a horrific natural disaster event that reminded us of the power of nature over humans and had serious impacts worldwide. This event was an important milestone in the development of tsunami research and disaster preparedness.