The world's most advanced tsunami early warning system is launching. It can predict, map, and warn of an impending tsunami within minutes of an earthquake. In 2009, 18 countries tested preparedness in an Indian Ocean tsunami drill. #TsunamiWarning #EarlyWarningSystem #EarthquakePreparedness #DisasterRelief #OceanSafety | Timeline - World History

The tsunami's impact was devastating. Only 3 of 15,000 fishing boats survived. Plantations were ruined, and even thousands of kilometers away, the waves proved lethal. Recovery will take time. #Tsunami #Disaster #Ocean #Recovery #Impact | Timeline - World History

The 9.3 magnitude earthquake unleashed an unimaginable force. This triggered a tsunami, racing at 1,000 kilometers per hour, hitting Sri Lanka with devastating force. Entire villages were swept away, leaving a trail of destruction and loss. #Earthquake #Tsunami #NaturalDisaster #SriLanka #Devastation | Timeline - World History