26 Desember 2004 - Die dag het afgegaan in die geskiedenis as die dag van die tragedie van enorme proporsies, wat talle lewens het. Tsunamis can travel inland as far as 300 meters, or a thousand feet or more, devouring everything in their path.

Post was not sent - check your email addresses! South African born Nikola Liebowitz, 30, was holidaying in Phi Phi island and then planned to settle in Sydney, 16. During the monumental Indian Ocean tsunamis on December 26, my wife, my son and I had just arrived at the south end of Patong Beach, on the island of Phuket, one of the severely impacted beach areas in Thailand. Ask Amazon Alexa for the latest SBS News or listen to SBS Radio. Tourism was one of the most severely affected, since the majority of resorts suffered major destruction or were swept completely out to sea.

Indonesian officials estimated that the death toll there alone ultimately exceeded 200,000, particularly in northern Sumatra’s Aceh province. One map on the wall shows all the buildings that were destroyed by the tsunami – it’s frightening and sad. 25. At one spot in the Bang Niang area, every building up to 2 or 3 km in from the sea was washed away – hotels, homes, shops, restaurants and bars all wiped out.

Khao Lak, in Phang Na province, sits on the coast and is the most exposed part – it is the most easterly part of land and closest geographically to India and the site of the tsunami. When the waters receded, elephants were used at some places in Phuket and Phang Nga to move debris in the search for survivors and victims, as well as to clear roads. (AAP). In some places, the phenomenon presented itself as a torrent of foaming water, rapidly moving inland, destroying everything in its path. 2004 Khao Lak Tsunami. The Thai government credits the increase to a larger number of conventions coming to Phuket to participate and/or host surfing competitions, golf, and other sports events. Melina Heppell, six months old, swept from her dad Peter's arms on Patong Beach, Thailand, 2.

Memories of Phuket Tsunami Here are just a few photos I took on the day the tsunami hit Phuket December 26, 2004, and the weeks that followed.

By early 2006, resort development and construction was again well under way, and a large portion of tourists had returned. People read the memorial tiles with the names of tsunami victims as they walk through the wave shaped tunnel that forms the Tsunami Memorial Park at Baan Nam Khem, Thailand. She was in Sri Lanka with her husband Bernard and daughter Asha for a family reunion. The effects of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami on Phuket and Thailand were devastating. Brian Clayton, 58 from Brisbane. You can see just how high the water reached from a sign on a lampost (pictured right) on the road, which is a 10 or 15 minute walk from the sea and up a slight incline. THE 26 AUSTRALIANS LOST IN THE 2004 INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI: 1.

The man was a 50-year-old Australian citizen living in Phuket. Adelaide man Sujeewa Kamalasuriya, 39, a dual citizen of Sri Lanka was snorkelling with friend and business partner Sarah Roberts, 31, when disaster struck. Caroline Rosso, 25, of Brisbane, an adviser to former Queensland minister Tony McGrady, was killed within 30 minutes of her arrival at the popular Thai resort of Khao Lak, 23. This pair of ASTER images contrasts before and after views of a portion of the western coastline of Thailand in the Phang-Nga province, about 50 kilometers north of the island of Phuket. To add insult to injury, fishermen that were able to start working again found their catches weren't being purchased by local merchants, since there was a concern among the local people that the fish being caught had dined on human flesh from victims swept out to sea. Yes, there were hotels and restaurants – but it was not a mainstream place to visit. Unlike busy areas such as Phuket and Krabi, Khao Lak is a destination mainly popular with couples and families. The tsunami struck Khao Lak early in the morning around 9am or 10am. The death toll in Khao Lak is estimated at over 4,000 people, but some estimates have the death toll topping 10,000. It’s hard to imagine just how powerful the waves were. Both died in Khao Lok, 15. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake released energy comparable to 23,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs and had the largest recorded magnitude in 40 years. Through roads, trees and buildings the tsunami flung this large metal boat, named Tor 813, almost 2km through the town. It settled at a small piece of land and is still there to this day. Follow SBS News to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Alexandre Pertin fait partie des sauveteurs volontaires partis en Indonésie en 2004. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. About 20 or 30 minutes after the sea drawback, which is caused by a change in pressure under the water at the site of the earthquake and cracks in the fault lines, the ocean returned and a succession of powerful waves began to roll into the shore. However, after the tsunmai Khao Lak has been rebuilt.

Her husband Christian Nott, 34, a freelance photographer of Sydney. There is another small museum in the memorial park which has a rolling video montage of news clips, pictures and newspaper articles from around the world. Permanent resident of WA, Catherina van Duren, 81, on her annual holiday to Phuket, 7. For other areas like Khao Lak, recovery will take a little longer, especially without a strong tourism base, a muddy and confusing recovery plan, and less government assistance.

Tsunami in Thailand (2004), Phuket . Le tsunami du 26 décembre 2004 minute par minute Le 26 décembre 2004 à 7h58 locales, un séisme de magnitude 9,3 provoque une vague géante dans l'océan Indien. Overall, tourists are returning to Phuket, helping the area – and its people - to recover from one of the world’s worst natural disasters and the loved ones lost. Lorsque le tsunami a frappé les côtes de la Thaïlande , en décembre 2004, les dégâts sont colossaux, que ce … With waves traveling 500 mph across the Indian Ocean, the tsunami hit the coastal provinces of Phang Nga and Phuket an hour and a half later. They are interesting and sometimes quite upsetting to visit. Source: AAP archives, takes into account the DFAT tally as well as confirmations by relatives. We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. Due to inaccurate census and spotty record-keeping, no true numbers are known. In other areas, the ocean retreated, exposing the muddy seabed and stranding fishing boats and pleasure craft. The construction industry worker was holidaying in Phuket with wife Patsy, who was able to scamble to safety, 8. The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Lee Jong-Wook, even went on Thai television to tell the people that he ate fish daily, hoping to reassure them that eating locally-caught fish was okay. Unfortunately, a tsunami drawback is a warning of an horrendous killer wave that’s about to hit. But it is recommended to visit them, and get an idea of what happened to the area. Odeurs, images, angoisses… Le tsunami qui a ravagé les côtes reste présent, 15 ans après. A navy boat is large, strong and well-built – yet the sheer force of the tsunami wave flung it around and pushed it 2km inland to its final resting place. However, just consider this – a large Thai navy boat which had been moored 1 nautical mile off the coast protecting the King’s grandson (mentioned above) was flung around like a toy and carried 2km inland. The Five Best Bangkok Waxing Spas For Girls, The Best Bangkok Skatepark From Small To LARGE. The fault of the plates was divided into two phases with a break in a few minutes.

Before the tsunami struck Thailand in 2004, Khao Lak was a relatively small, peaceful and unheard of tourist destination. Mr Dimmock's Thai born wife Pranom Dimmock, 19. A tsunami is actually a series of waves, best described as a "wave train". As can bee seen from the picture above, this was not some small wooden fishing vessel. 24.

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