2004: Terror in Thailand (Full Episode) | Tsunami: Race Against Time | Nat Geo

Summary by Krater

Survivors and seismologists recount the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that struck Thailand, detailing the chaotic impact on tourist destinations like Phuket and Khao Lak.

From the video

Answers: What was the human impact of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand?

• 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
• Khao Lak tsunami impact
• Phuket tsunami impact
• seismology of megathrust earthquakes

What it concludes

• The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake released an energy equivalent to 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs.
• The tsunami waves had already inundated Thailand by the time tsunami travel time plots arrived at warning centers.
• Khao Lak was the worst hit area in Thailand during the tsunami.
• The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake had a magnitude of 8.9 and lasted for 8 minutes.