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

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

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Indian Ocean tsunami

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

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