13 countries in the Indian Ocean were affected, such as Indonesia, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka
Effects:
- 230,000 people were killed
- Whole towns and villages destroyed
- 1.7 million were homeless
- The infrastructure was severely damaged
- 5-6 million needed emergency supplies
- Huge economic damage
- Fisherman lost livelihood
- Tourists afraid to visit
- Plants couldn't grow due to salty conditions
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