Like the other Nicobar and Andaman Islands , Trinket was devastated by tsunamis generated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake . The island , which has a low and flat topography , was severely affected by the powerful waves and by earthquake-caused subduction of 1.5 m to 1.75 m ( 4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 9 in ) , suffering a reduction of its surface area from 14.6 km ² down to 12.25 km ² . Initial reports that the island had been split apart were later confirmed by satellite imagery and onsite surveys
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Trinket Island