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The December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Initial Findings on Tsunami Sand Deposits, Damage, and Inundation in Sri Lanka
 
Table of Contents
Introduction
Survey Team
Importance of Survey
Survey and Methods
Inundation/Run-up
Tsunami Heights
Damage to Structures
Tsunami Sand Deposits
Recovery and Planning
Photos
Acknowledgments
Links
Contacts

 

  

Photographs of Tsunami Effects in Sri Lanka

Use the map below to select locations in Sri Lanka, and view photos from these locations:

East Coast:

South Coast:

 

Photo, sand inside Kalmundai Post Office

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