The tsunami that struck the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004, resulted in approximately 230,000 deaths across several nations, marking it as the deadliest tsunami in history.
Triggered by a massive 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Sumatra, the tsunami wreaked havoc across coastal communities in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.
In Banda Aceh, the hardest-hit area, the Rahmatullah Lampuuk Mosque was the only survivor structure, becoming a crucial center for aid and support during the crisis.
As soldiers transported bodies across devastation, the grief and desperation of the affected communities highlighted the profound impact of the disaster on human life and resilience.
Collection
[
|
...
]