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Which of the following countries were affected by the tsunami that originated near Sumatra, Indonesia in 2004?

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Russia
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Sri Lanka
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India
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Indonesia
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The correct options are
B Sri Lanka
C India
D Indonesia
With its epicentre off the West coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, this particular tsunami affected people in fourteen different countries. It was said to have travelled at a speed of 800 km/hour. It is also called the Boxing Day Tsunami.

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