2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Before and After

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2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Before and After

Ten years after the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami, a look at the damage and how the places have recovered over the years.

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8, 2005: An aerial shot taken from a US Navy Seahawk helicopter from carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shows devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami to the west of Aceh on January 8, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka are the countries most affected by the December 26 earthquake-tsunami disaster. (Photo by Dimas Ardian/Getty Images)

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 11: An aerial view of houses prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 11, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude quake, suffering a huge hit from the following tsunami and resulting in around 130,000 deaths. Throughout the affected region of eleven countries, nearly 230,000 people were killed, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. (Photos by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

KOH PHI PHI ISLAND, THAILAND - JANUARY 25: People walks through the streets of Tsunami-damaged Phi Phi Village January 25, 2005 almost one month after the devastating Tsunami hit Ton Sai Bay in Kho Phi Phi, Thailand. Many are still missing after the waves slammed into Phi Phi village where many hotels, restaurants and shops were destroyed. Current figures put the death toll over 200,000 claiming victims in a dozen countries with over 5,000 deaths in Thailand alone. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

PHI PHI ISLAND, THAILAND - DECEMBER 12: A man walks between stores prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Phi Phi Village, Ton Sai Bay, Thailand. The tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killing almost 250,000 people will be remembered on December 26. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 28: A scene of devastation is seen in the tsunami hit Indonesian City of Banda Aceh -150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter - on December 28, 2004, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Up to 55,000 are feared dead across South East Asia and the number is still rising with the possibility of disease outbreaks threatening to claim more as time goes on. (Photo by: Dimas Ardian/Getty Images)

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 11: People gather near the Grand Mosque prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 11, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude quake, suffering a huge hit from the following tsunami and resulting in around 130,000 deaths. Throughout the affected region of eleven countries, nearly 230,000 people were killed, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. (Photos by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

KHAO LAK, THAILAND - DECEMBER 30: A scale of the destruction is seen at the Wannaburi Resort December 30, 2004 in Khao Lak, Thailand. Tens of thousands were killed when a huge underwater earthquake in the Indian Ocean caused a Tsunami that destroyed everything in its path. The powerful Asian earthquake has affected coastal areas in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India, in addition to the tourist isles of Thailand. According to officials, the death toll is now over 100,000. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

KHAO LAK, THAILAND - DECEMBER 11: Plant life grow at The Wannaburee Resort which was rebuilt after the tsunami a decade ago and was even able to repair some of the existing structures that weren't too badly damaged on December 11, 2014 in Khao Lak, Thailand. The tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killing almost 250,000 people will be remembered on December 26. (Photo by Taylor Weidman/Getty Images)

PATONG, THAILAND - DECEMBER 27: A Thai woman walks by the devastation at a hotel along Patong Beach, one of the worst hit provinces December 27, 2004 in Phuket, Thailand. A tsunami, caused by an earthquake estimated to be 9.0 in magnitude, is responsible for killing thousands of people throughout Asia. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

PHUKET, THAILAND - DECEMBER 10: A foreign tourist uses a tablet from a sunchair at La Flora Resort on December 10, 2014 at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. The tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killing almost 250,000 people will be remembered on December 26. (Photo by Taylor Weidman/Getty Images)

PATONG, THAILAND - DECEMBER 27: A bank automated teller machine rests submerged in the pool of the Holiday Inn hotel near wrecked cars December 27, 2004 along Patong Beach, one of the worst hit provinces of Phuket, Thailand. A 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused a tsunami to hit the coastal areas of South East Asia, killing more than 20,000 people with thousands still missing. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

PHUKET, THAILAND - DECEMBER 10: Children play in the pool at the Holiday Inn Phuket Resort and Hotel on December 10, 2014 at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. The tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killing almost 250,000 people will be remembered on December 26. (Photo by Taylor Weidman/Getty Images)

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 28: A scene of devastation is seen in the tsunami hit Indonesian City of Banda Aceh -150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter - on December 28, 2004, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Up to 55,000 are feared dead across South East Asia and the number is still rising with the possibility of disease outbreaks threatening to claim more as time goes on. (Photo by: Dimas Ardian/Getty Images)

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 11: A cart drives by in Taman sari park prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 11, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude quake, suffering a huge hit from the following tsunami and resulting in around 130,000 deaths. Throughout the affected region of eleven countries, nearly 230,000 people were killed, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. (Photos by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

PATONG, THAILAND - DECEMBER 27: A Thai woman walks by the devastation at a hotel along Patong Beach, one of the worst hit provinces December 27, 2004 in Phuket, Thailand. A tsunami, caused by an earthquake estimated to be 9.0 in magnitude, is responsible for killing thousands of people throughout Asia. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

PHUKET, THAILAND - DECEMBER 10: Tourists get massages at a small parlor near the beach on December 10, 2014 at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. The tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killing almost 250,000 people will be remembered on December 26. (Photo by Taylor Weidman/Getty Images)

PATONG, THAILAND-DECEMBER 27: Foreign tourists walk past devastation, carrying their luggage, as they head to the airport on December 27, 2004 along Patong beach, one of the worst hit provinces of Phuket, Thailand. A 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused a Tsunami wave to hit the coastal areas of South East Asia killing more than 16,000, with thousands still missing. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

PHUKET, THAILAND - DECEMBER 10: Motorbikes, vans, cars, and taxis travel along a busy Patong road running parallel to the beach on December 10, 2014 at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. The tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killing almost 250,000 people will be remembered on December 26. (Photo by Taylor Weidman/Getty Images)

PHI PHI ISLAND, THAILAND - DECEMBER 28: All over Ton Sai Bay, the heart of Koh Phi Phi shops, restaurants and bungalows were totally wiped out following a Tsunami December 28, 2004 on Phi Phi Island, Thailand. Hundreds were killed when an earthquake caused a Tsunami wave destroying everything in its path. The powerful Asian earthquake has effected coastal areas in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and tourist isles of Thailand. The death toll is over 20,000. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

PHI PHI ISLAND, THAILAND - DECEMBER 12 : A general view of the beach prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Phi Phi Village, Ton Sai Bay, Thailand. The tenth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killing almost 250,000 people will be remembered on December 26. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8, 2005: An aerial shot taken from a US Navy Seahawk helicopter from carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shows devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami to the west of Aceh on January 8, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka are the countries most affected by the December 26 earthquake-tsunami disaster. (Photo by Dimas Ardian/Getty Images)

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 11: An aerial view of coastal in Lampuuk prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 11, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude quake, suffering a huge hit from the following tsunami and resulting in around 130,000 deaths. Throughout the affected region of eleven countries, nearly 230,000 people were killed, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. (Photos by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8, 2005: An aerial shot taken from a US Navy Seahawk helicopter from carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shows devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami to the west of Aceh on January 8, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka are the countries most affected by the December 26 earthquake-tsunami disaster. (Photo by Dimas Ardian/Getty Images)

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 11: An aerial view of houses in Lampuuk prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 11, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude quake, suffering a huge hit from the following tsunami and resulting in around 130,000 deaths. Throughout the affected region of eleven countries, nearly 230,000 people were killed, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. (Photos by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8, 2005: An aerial shot taken from a US Navy Seahawk helicopter from carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shows devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami to the west of Aceh on January 8, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka are the countries most affected by the December 26 earthquake-tsunami disaster. (Photo by Dimas Ardian/Getty Images)

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BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8, 2005: An aerial shot taken from a US Navy Seahawk helicopter from carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shows devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami to the west of Aceh on January 8, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka are the countries most affected by the December 26 earthquake-tsunami disaster. (Photo by Dimas Ardian/Getty Images)

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