Thailand, Khao Lak, 06-01-2005
Khoa LAk, in de provincie Phang Na, het hart van thailands toeristen industrie is zwaar getroffen door de tsunami van 2e kerstdag 2004. Er zijn in Thailand meer dan 5000 slachtoffers geteld. Velen worden nog vermist.
monikken, boedisme, toerisme, ramp, vloedgolf, aardbeving, zeebeving, azie, verwoesting.
An underwater earthquake measuring 9 on the Richter scale triggered a series of tidal waves which caused devastation when they struck dry land. 12 countries were affected by the tsunami, with a combined death toll of over 290,000. In Thailand many of the victims were Western tourists.
foto: Jurgen Huiskes/ HH