Sign in

2,000 dead as earthquake devastates Asia

More than 2,000 of people have been killed today as one of the most-powerful earthquakes in years triggered massive tidal waves slammed into coastlines across Asia.

Sun, 26 Dec, 2004 - 10:41

More than 2,000 of people have been killed today as one of the most-powerful earthquakes in years triggered massive tidal waves slammed into coastlines across Asia.

The tidal waves caused devastation across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Thailand.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

Criminal Courts of Justice opening Dublin

Criminal legal aid panel lawyers rise to 825 ahead of contentious €455 'one accused, one fee' payment

2,000 dead as earthquake devastates Asia

UK government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

2,000 dead as earthquake devastates Asia

Rangers player Dujon Sterling fined after he admits drink-driving

More in this section

Middle East conflict

Ireland among 46 countries agreeing to send asylum seekers to third‑country hubs

Sexual Misconduct Harvey Weinstein

Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial after jury deadlocked

India BRICS Foreign Ministers

Lack of trust impeding talks to end war with US, says Iran’s top diplomat

<p>The aftermath of an Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut's al-Shiyah neighbourhood in April. Picture: Getty Images</p>

Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire

IE_logo_newsletters

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox

© Examiner Echo Group Limited