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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:

Mankerni

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Erosion exposed roots of palm trees near the coast. Debris in foreground was transported by the return flow of the tsunami.
 

Photo, car in the trees

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