When was the Indian Ocean tsunami?

It was horrific watching it on television, I could not believe what my eyes were seeing as it was totally terrifying.

such a terrible event seared in the mind, it brought so many people together, United in rescue efforts amidst the enormous grief.

It's not a "tsunami wave" it's a tsunami. Tsunami translates to harbour wave. In calling it a tsunami wave, one is saying "harbour wave wave. Can anyone get one of my pet hates here? 😉😊

Gizmojo, I understand what you are getting at, but I don't think any amount of vegetation could stand up to 30 meter (100 feet) waves.

The event also showed us that stripping coastlines of their vegetation for buildings or to create great views, removed the barriers that protected the coasts. The destruction was worse where humans already destroyed the natural areas.

wow!! they are more powerful than a tornado, even some hurricanes- RIP!!