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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:

Yala

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View parallel to the beach at Yala from the modern high dunes toward the former site of the Yala Safari Resort. Removal of the dunes for a better view of the ocean greatly increased destruction of the resort caused by the tsunami.
 

Photo in Yala

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