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A general view of an abandoned tsunami monument at Lhoknga during the twenty-year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami in Banda Aceh on Dec. 26, 2024 in Aceh province, Indonesia. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami had a devastating impact on Aceh, Indonesia, resulting in the loss of over 170,000 lives and widespread destruction of infrastructure, including homes, roads, and bridges, with the region being the hardest hit due to its proximity to the earthquake's epicentre. The recovery efforts in Aceh were significant, with substantial international aid and the establishment of the Agency for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Aceh and Nias, leading to notable improvements in housing, infrastructure, and disaster management over the years following the disaster, the single worst disaster to hit the region in living memory. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)Infrastructure in Aceh has been rebuilt and is now more resilient than before the tsunami struck. Early warning systems have been installed in coastal areas to alert residents of incoming tsunamis, providing crucial time to seek safety.
Originally published at The Associated Press