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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:

Katukurunda

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View at Katukurunda looking parallel to the beach showing zone of local scour and sand deposition. The trench is located in the center of the photo about 60 m inland from the beach.
 

Photo in Katukurunda

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