Indian Ocean tsunami survivors honour victims and reflect on resilience, 20 years on

Survivors gathered across regions to commemorate 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami, which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. In Aceh, Indonesia, silence at 8 am marked the earthquake's moment, with survivors sharing stories of loss and resilience. Sri Lanka mourned 35,000 victims, including those lost in a train disaster, while Thailand reflected on over 8,000 fatalities. In India, ceremonies honoured nearly 11,000 lives. The anniversary prompts reflection on human resilience and the vulnerability of coastal communities, raising questions about preparedness for future disasters. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Banda Aceh, Indonesia . Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #2004IndianOceanTsunami #TsunamiAnniversary #BoxingDayTsunami #Indonesia #India #Thailand #SriLanka #NaturalDisasters