On 26 December 2004, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake occurred off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The epicenter was located under sea water at 3.32 N 95.85 E. This is the fourth largest earthquake in the world since 1900. The earthquake generated tsunamis which swept across the Indian Ocean within hours. Over 120.000 people lost their lies in this disaster. Areas near to the epicenter in Indonesia, especially Aceh, were devastated by the earthquake and ...
