The death toll continues to climb, over 80,000 as of December 29, 2004, from a great earthquake which occurred at 00:58:50 (UTC) on Sunday, December 26, 2004. The magnitude 8.9 event has been located OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA.

The resulting Tsunami Waves extending out from the epicenter of the earthquake generated tidal waves 10 meters in height (over 30 feet) which have smashed into the coasts of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand and thousands of islands in the area.

Below are some reference links for Earthquakes and Tsunamis.

Global Earthquake Activity Map

Tsunami Survival

Earthquake Survival

Doomsday Tsunami

Doomsday Earthquakes