One decade after the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, recovery is apparent along the Sumatran coast.
Published Dec 27, 2014
Acquired 3 days after the Tohoku earthquake, this image shows the remains of a town that was nearly erased by the 2011 tsunami.
Published Mar 10, 2012
Satellite imagery reveals tsunami damage along the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa.
Published Oct 15, 2009
A tsunami washed over the low-lying coastal resort region near Camaná,southern Peru, following a strong earthquake on June 23, 2001. The earthquake was one of the most powerful of the last 35 years and had a magnitude of 8.4. After the initial quake, coastal residents witnessed a sudden draw-down of the ocean and knew a tsunami was imminent. They had less than 20 minutes to reach higher ground before the tsunami hit. Waves as high as 8 meters came in four destructive surges reaching as far as 1.2 kilometers inland. Thousands of buildings were destroyed, and the combined earthquake and tsunami killed as many as 139 people.
Published Mar 17, 2002
