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An earthquake measuring 9.1 – 9.3 on the Richter scale shook the seabed in the southwest part of Sumatera, up to 20 – 25 KM offshore.
Earthquake epicenter
Approximately 149 KM west of Meulaboh, Aceh, due to the interaction of the Indo – Australian and Eurasia plates.
Tsunami waves
With a wave speed almost 360 KM per hour, the height of the Aceh Tsunami is almost estimated reach 30 meters.
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Infographic of the 2004 tsunami incident
There are 14 other countries affected. Among them are Somalia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Maladewa
In total, it is estimated that 230.000 people were victims of this disaster in all affected countries
Losses due to the Tsunami Aceh reached tens of trillions (IDR)
Every 26 December, commemorates the tsunami disaster in Aceh
Background
The 2004 earthquake and mega-tsunami disaster devastated almost the entire Aceh Province. Hundreds of thousands of lives were lost when this incident struck. The loss of property and loved ones certainly leaves a sadness that is difficult to forget.
Therefore, to commemorate the twentieth year of the mega-tsunami in December 2004, USK—will organize various activities to provide information and education to the local community.
Series of Events
Disaster Recovery Assessment After 20 Years of the 2004 Aceh Tsunami
PIC: Dr. Rina Suryani Oktari, S.Kep., M.Si
Timeline: January – October 2024
Venue: TDMRC USK
An earthquake with a magnitude of 9.2 on the Richter scale on December 26 2004, caused changes in base deformation and faults along 1200 km stretching from Aceh to Andaman. The dynamics and challenges faced in rebuilding settlements, hospitals, schools and other infrastructure while empowering survivors to rebuild their future and develop their livelihoods provide important insight into the recovery process after the 20-year tsunami in Aceh. The aim of the recovery assessment is to identify the achievements and challenges of the long-term recovery process after the 20-year tsunami in Aceh, as well as provide strategic recommendations to improve recovery efforts towards sustainable resilience.
GOALS
The purpose of the Tsunami-TDMRC 20th Commemoration activities are