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Box Day Tsunami December 26th, 2004

2004 Box Day Tsunami Location of Epicenter: Focus Depth:

2004 Box Day Tsunami Magnitude Ratings: Injuries:

2004 Box Day Tsunami Damage: Fatalities:

2004 Box Day Tsunami

U.S. Areas at Risk

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