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The tsunami struck the west coast of Phuket island. Almost all the major beaches on Phuket’s west coast, including Kamala, Patong, Karon, and Kata, suffered substantial damage, as did some resorts and communities along the island's southern shores. Tsunami inundation at Khao Lak; the resort area is in the middle
The tsunami moved counter-clockwise around Phuket Island, as was the case at Okushiri Island in the 1993 Hokkaido earthquake. According to interviews, the second wave was the largest. [ 91 ] The tsunami heights were 5–6 m (16–20 ft) and the inundated depth was about 2 m (6.6 ft).
It is 20 years since hundreds of thousands of people were killed in the Boxing Day tsunami. 'The sea was carrying huts, sunbeds and even vans' Skip to main content
26 December 2004: The Indian Ocean tsunami hit the west coast of Southern Thailand, resulting in 4,812 confirmed deaths, 8,458 injuries, and 4,499 missing in Thailand. 23 May 2006: Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and landslides in Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phrae, Lampang and Nan Provinces, resulting in 87 deaths.
People from the South East who were touched by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami look back 20 years on. ... affected by the quake and other natural disasters, and from 2009 to support Surrey-based ...
ADRA International urgently solicited emergency donations for this response. To rapidly respond to this disaster only monetary donations were accepted at the time. Donations could be made to the Asia Tsunami Crisis Fund online [128] or by calling 800-424-ADRA (2372). See more information at. [129] African Union
Hat Kata Noi (Thai: หาดกะตะน้อย, pronounced [hàːt kā.tàʔ nɔ́ːj]; Noi meaning 'little' in Thai) is a beach on the southwest side of the island of Phuket in Thailand. It is adjacent to Kata Beach to the south. The beach is bordered to the north by the Mon Tri's Villa Royale Resort, and most of the beachfront is ...
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was among the deadliest natural disasters in ... in Phuket, Thailand with her parents and sister, and having learned about tsunamis ...