A Profound Loss
Island nations frequently contend with major disasters like hurricanes and tsunamis. In 2004, Indonesia experienced one of the most catastrophic tsunamis ever documented. The devastating tsunami struck in December 2004, inflicting severe damage on the Aceh region of Indonesia.
They faced the heartbreaking task of burying at least 230,000 people, marking it the deadliest natural disaster in history. While the entire nation felt the tsunami’s impact, this small area bore the brunt of the devastation.
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