Biography of Indian Ocean Tsunami Victims

On the morning of December 26, 2004, a powerful undersea earthquake off Sumatra unleashed massive waves that swept across the Indian Ocean, touching shores in fourteen countries. In moments, over 230,000 cherished lives—families enjoying holidays, fishermen at work, children playing on beaches—were gently carried away. From Indonesia and Sri Lanka to Thailand and India, entire communities were reshaped by the sea’s sudden embrace. Survivors’ courage and the world’s outpouring of kindness rebuilt homes and hope. Memorials in places like Ban Nam Khem and Peraliya honor their memory with gardens and quiet waters. Each year on World Tsunami Awareness Day, lanterns and prayers float gently, reminding us of nature’s power and the enduring strength of human connection.