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The December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Initial Findings on Tsunami Sand Deposits, Damage, and Inundation in Sri Lanka

Survey Site Locations and Photos:

Kalmunai 2

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Localized scour at the base of the Post Office at Kalmunai was greater than 0.5 m. Note the large blocks of concrete that were moved by the tsunami.
 

Photo in Kalmunai

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