Video shows eruption that caused tsunami waves

The tsunami that struck Thailand on December 26, 2004, was caused by a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 to 9.3 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was located off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake was caused by the Indian and Australian tectonic plates moving against each other, resulting in a large-scale displacement of water. This displacement created a series of massive waves that traveled at high speeds across the Indian Ocean, eventual

Tsunamis can range dramatically in height, from small 1-meter waves to colossal 500-meter mega-tsunamis. A 1-meter tsunami, often triggered by moderate undersea earthquakes or volcanic activity, may cause minor coastal flooding and strong currents but generally doesn’t result in significant damage. As the height increases to 10 meters, the impact becomes far more severe, with the potential to flood coastal areas, destroy buildings, and cause loss of life. A 50-meter tsunami, typically resulting

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