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First wave, Thailand, 2004

This video clip shows the arrival of the first tsunami wave crest on Koh Lanta Beach, Thailand on 26 December 2004.

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Private collection
Video by Rene Kragelund

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How to cite this page:

Willem de Lange and Eileen McSaveney. 'Tsunamis', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 30-Sep-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/tsunamis/1/3