Sumatra, Indonesia, occurred on December 26,
In the year _________ tsunami occurred in coastal areas of India.
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2019 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Natural Disasters and Disaster Management Strategies)
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