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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:

Matara

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A small local landslide caused by tsunami beach and bluff erosion at Matara.
 

Photo in Matara

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