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Tidal wave toll rises across Asia after massive quake
Dozens of boats, cottages, and lighthouses swept away as tsunamis struck Indonesia Sri Lanka India and Thailand. Authorities report thousands dead and missing with India Tamil Nadu alone listing 1705 dead. US citizens among the dead and injured. Authorities warn of insufficient coastal sensors and no early warning system in many areas.
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Indonesia
Sri Lanka
India
Thailand
Jayaram Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu
Clay
Banda Aceh
Aceh
Sumatra
Indian Ocean
Associated Press
Bay of Bengal
Malaysia
Maldives
Bangladesh
Asia
Simon Clark
London
Ngai Island
Andhra Pradesh
Julio Martinez
U.S. Geological Survey
Enzo Boschi
Italy
National Geophysics Institute
SKY Tg24
Boschi
Gemunu Amarasinghe
Michael Dobbs
The
Washington Post
Chan Marongtaechar
PP Princess
PP Charlie
Madras