Friday, December 26, 2014

On 10th anniversary, tsunami memorial services held worldwide

Memorial services have been held around the world to mark the tenth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 200 thousand people. 


The 9.1 magnitude underwater quake lasted around ten seconds and generated tsunami waves of up to 30 meters.


Services took place in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.


And globally those caught up in the tsunami have been recounting their experiences.


Luke Simon's brother Piers was killed when they were in Thailand.


IN:  "I managed…."

OUT:  "…didn't sadly"

DUR:  19 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226tsunami-simon1.mp3


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Luke Simon's brother Piers was killed when they were on the Thai island of Koh Pi Pi.


IN:  "It wasn't really…."

OUT:  "….did the damage".

DUR:  16 seconds


http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1226tsunami-simon2.mp3