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The tsunami disaster area 10 years later

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** ULEE LHEUE, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: The waterfront area after the Tsunami in Ulee Lheue, Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Ulee Lheue, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** ULEE LHEUE, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: The rebuilt waterfront area in Ulee Lheue, Aceh, prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Ulee Lheue, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
A decade has passed since a tsunami devastated Banda Aceh, Indonesia. See photos from the initial disaster and its aftermath and the region’s recovery 10 years later. Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: Indonesian Army carry a body during clean up efforts after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 14: Motorbikes ride down the road prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 14, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: Indonesian Army carry a… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: The destroyed P.T. Lafage Cement factory in Lhok Nga, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: A motorbike rides out of the rebuilt P.T. Lafarge Cement factory prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Look Nga, Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: The destroyed P.T. Lafage Cement… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: A member of the Indonesian Army stands guard near the minaret of Al-Tawhid mosque after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***RIGHT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: Motorbikes ride past Al-Tawhid mosque prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: A member of the… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: A completely devastated village after the Tsunami in Lhok Sadey, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8, 2005 in Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 14: A mostly unused beach prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 14, 2014 in Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: A completely devastated village after… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: Men prepare to move motorbikes over trees after the Tsunami in Leupung, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8 2005 in Leaping, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: Motorbikes ride down the road prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Leupung, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: Men prepare to move motorbikes… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: A washed out bridge and completely destroyed village after the Tsunami in Leupung, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8 2005 in Leaping, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: A rebuilt bridge and new roadway to right prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Leupung, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: A washed out bridge and… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: Men unload motorbikes off a raft used to get across a river after the bridge was washed away in Lhok Nga, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: A tranquil river scene prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Look Nga, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: Men unload motorbikes off… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK SADAY, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: A completely devastated village after the Tsunami in Lhok Sadey, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8, 2005 in Lhok Sadey, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** LHOK SADAY, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 14: A mostly unused beach prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 14, 2014 in Lhok Saday, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK SADAY, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: A completely devastated village… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: A body lies in water near the beach after the Tsunami in Leupung, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8 2005 in Leaping, Indonesia. ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: A waterfront scene prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Leupung, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** LEUPUNG, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: A body lies in water… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: Indonesian army work on the grounds of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: Indonesian army work on… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: Men load motorbikes on a raft to get across a river after the bridge was washed away in Lhok Nga, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8, 2005 in Lhok Nga, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 12: An abandoned police boat rests in front of a new bridge prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Lhok Nga, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: Men load motorbikes on… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, INDONESIA - JANUARY 8: Bodies are stack in a mass grave after the Tsunami in Lhok Nga, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 8, 2005 in Lhok Nga, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 14: A mass grave cemetery prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 14, 2014 in Look Nga, Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** LHOK NGA, INDONESIA – JANUARY 8: Bodies are stack in… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 6: The scene of devastation on the Sungai Krueng river after the Tsunami in Banda, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 6, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 12: Boats are docked on the Sungai Krueng river prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 6: The scene of devastation… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 6: A scene of devastation on the Sungai Krueng river after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 6, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***RIGHT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: A scene from a bridge over the Sungai Krueng river prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 6: A scene of devastation… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 6: Men clear debris in front of homes after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 6, 2005. Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: A man walks out of his home prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 6: Men clear debris in… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 6: The scene of devastation on the Sungai Krueng river after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 6, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 15: The Sungai Krueng river prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 15, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 6: The scene of devastation… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 5: A woman looks at the debris in a canal after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 5, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 15: Brad Adams looks into a canal prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 15, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 5: A woman looks at… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: The damaged minaret on the grounds of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, Indonesia -150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005. Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 12: A woman walks on the grounds of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: The damaged minaret on… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: Indonesian army work on the grounds of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 12: People walk on the grounds of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: Indonesian army work on… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: Devastation in front of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 12: Taman sari park in front of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: Devastation in front of… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: Devastation in front of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***RIGHT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 12: Taman sari park in front of Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman mosque prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 12, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (LEFT) and 2014 (RIGHT) ***LEFT IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: Devastation in front of… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** ULEE LHEUE, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: The Baiturrahm Mosque and waterfront area after the Tsunami in Ulee Lheue, Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Ulee Lheue, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** ULEE LHEUE, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 13: The rebuilt Baiturrahm Mosque and waterfront area in Ulee Lheue, Aceh, prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 13, 2014 in Ulee Lheue, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** ULEE LHEUE, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: The Baiturrahm Mosque and… Barcroft Media

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - JANUARY 4: Indonesian Army bag a body during clean up efforts after the Tsunami in Banda Aceh, 150 miles from southern Asia's massive earthquake's epicenter on Tuesday January 4, 2005 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. ***BOTTOM IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA - DECEMBER 14: Vehicles drive on Banda Aceh Medan Road prior to the ten year anniversary of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami on December 14, 2014 in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh was the worst hit location, being the closest major city to the epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude earthquake, 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. PHOTOGRAPH BY Stephen Boitano / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
In this composite image a comparison has been made between a scene in 2005 (TOP) and 2014 (BOTTOM) ***TOP IMAGE*** BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – JANUARY 4: Indonesian Army bag a… Barcroft Media

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