Exploring Sumatra: Adventure at Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang

history on Instagram: "On December 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It was one of the most powerful quakes ever recorded—and it triggered a tsunami so massive, it reshaped the map. Within hours, waves up to 100 feet high slammed into the coasts of 14 countries. Thailand, one of the hardest-hit, saw entire beach resorts wiped out. Tourists celebrating the holidays were swept away in seconds. Streets became rivers. Buildings collapsed. There was no w

History Photographed on Instagram: "On December 26, 2004, a massive undersea earthquake near Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in history. Waves up to 30 meters high devastated Indonesia’s Aceh province, killing over 167,000 people and displacing half a million. Entire towns were wiped out, with Lhoknga nearly erased. The tragedy led to global aid efforts and new tsunami warning systems, but its destruction remains unforgettable."