Tsunami Aftermath

Early Sunday morning an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the richter scale caused a massive tsunami that took out South Asia. Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand were all hit but the wave which was up to 30 ft. high in places. For complete coverage see Worfolk News or Frinks.
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Facts & Figures

Death toll: 124,000
1 million homeless (approx.)
5,000 Europeans missing

Before and After

DigitalGlobe have made pictures available showing before and after shots of the damage that the tsunami caused.

Banda Aceh Shore, Indonesia
Banda Aceh Shore before Banda Aceh Shore after
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Kalutara Beach, Sri Lanka
Kalutara Beach before Kalutara Beach after
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The World Gives

Donations made by the international community...

Japan: $500 million
United States: $350 million
World Bank: $250 million
United Kingdom: $200 million (including public donations)
France: $57 million
Spain: $68 million
Sweden: $75 million
EU: $35 million