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When did the Boxing Day tsunami happen?
Quick Answer
The Boxing Day tsunami happened on December 26, 2004. It was caused by the same earthquake that produced the Indian Ocean tsunami event.
The Full Story
The Boxing Day tsunami struck on December 26, 2004, the day after Christmas in many countries. It was generated by the great Sumatra–Andaman earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded. The tsunami swept across the Indian Ocean, killing more than 220,000 people in multiple nations. The event became a global milestone in tsunami awareness and emergency response.
Key Facts
1.December 26, 2004
2.Caused by a massive Sumatra earthquake
3.More than 220,000 deaths
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