The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, struck on December 26, 2004. Triggered by a massive undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1–9.3 off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, the tsunami caused widespread devastation across the Indian Ocean region. The waves, reaching up to 30 meters in height, affected countries including India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Maldives.In Tamil Nadu, the tsunami had a significant impact, particularly along the coastal regions, including Chennai. The waves struck the Tamil Nadu coastline within minutes of the earthquake, causing extensive damage to life
