The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, resulted in over 225,000 deaths and left millions homeless across 15 countries. The disaster highlighted the need for improved tsunami warning systems and preparedness. In the past 20 years, significant advancements have been made in tsunami science, early warning systems, and public awareness campaigns, aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)