Quake/Tsunami Toll rises to 23,680

Tsunamis Kill Tens of Thousands in Nine Countries

Dec. 27, 2004 - Tidal waves from yesterday's massive earthquake under the Indian Ocean near Indonesia travelled more than 500 mph before striking the coasts of various countries in the area. The death toll is nearly 23,000 and still climbing. Sri Lanka was hardest hit, reporting 12,029 deaths so far.

Indonesia and India also each reported thousands dead, and Thailand said hundreds were dead there. Deaths also were reported in Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh and even in Somalia, 3,000 miles away in Africa.

Source:Fox

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