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Sunday, December 26, 2004 · No. 3
2012-07-04

The ocean rises without warning

A magnitude-9.1 earthquake off Sumatra sends tsunami waves across the Indian Ocean, killing more than 227,000 people in 14 countries, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history.

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The day opens with Indian Ocean tsunami.

Waves triggered by an M 9.1 quake off Sumatra kill more than 227,000 people across 14 countries.