Aceh earthquake in photos
TWO huge earthquakes off the coast of Indonesia tested the area’s tsunami warnings. The most powerful quake was centered 20 miles under seabed around 30o miles from Aceh on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. In 2004, 170,000 people died in that province. The Indian Ocean threatened to rise and move inland. But there were no signs of deadly waves. There was to be no repeat of the 2004 Asian tsunami. Technology gave warning and would have saved lives…
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Sri Lankan coastline residents take refuge at a Buddhist temple at Dehiwala, suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Two massive earthquakes off Indonesia's western coast triggered tsunami warnings for Sri Lanka on Wednesday, sending panicked residents fleeing to high ground. There were no signs of deadly waves or serious damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii lifted a tsunami watch for most areas of the Indian Ocean after a few hours. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)
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Posted: 11th, April 2012 | In: In Pictures Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
