The tsunami that occurred on December 26, 2004, was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. The tsunami was caused by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The tsunami was much larger and more deadly when it struck the coast of Indonesia than when it struck the coast of Sri Lanka.
When the tsunami struck the coast of Indonesia, it was more than 100 feet tall. The tsunami caused widespread damage and killed …