Boxing Day Tsunami

The harrowing story of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed more than 250,000 people. Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave reveal how the catastrophe unfolded in this dramatic documentary. 12 hours before the first quake, vacationers enjoyed a blissful break unaware a combination of weather events was gathering force. What factors led to a tidal wave of unimaginable destruction?

The first deadly tsunami wave came out of the blue, but how was the second wave missed?

8 hours after the quake which caused the first destructive wave, shockwaves were still being felt 5,000 miles away in South Africa. But it was the tragic human stories that were far more powerful. The final part of this harrowing documentary looks at the immediate aftermath of the 2004 tsunami. Survivors describe desperate attempts to save friends and strangers in peril.