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Victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami are honored on the anniversary of one of the world's worst natural disasters - je 26.12.2008 10

Sebastian KatzerDecember 26, 2008

Victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami are being remembered during communal prayers and candlelight vigils on the fourth anniversary of the disaster. For many - especially in Indonesia, the ceremonies are a time to reflect. Some 230-thousand people died after a massive earthquake on December 26th 2004, triggered a tsunami. More than half of those killed were in Indonesia where the largest commemorations are being held, with ceremonies in Thailand and India as well. +++MAZ+++

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