The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami caused significant damage to the harbour . The tsunami arrived in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu along the southeast coast of the Indian mainland shortly after 9:00 a.m . At least two hours later , it arrived in the state of Kerala along the southwest coast . Tamil Nadu and Kerala were extensively damaged , while Andhra Pradesh sustained moderate damage . On the southeast coast it arrived at 9:05 a.m. at Visakhapatnam , 9:05 a.m. at Kakinada , 9:05 a.m. at Chennai , and 9:37 a.m. at Tuticorin . On the southwest coast it arrived at 11:10 a.m. at Kochi and 12:25 p.m. at Marmagoa . There were two to five waves of varying amplitude . The water receded after the first wave struck
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
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