How the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Shaped Scientific Research in Southeast Asia

26th December 2024 marked the 20th commemoration of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. This short documentary highlights some strides made by researchers from the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) and their Indonesian collaborators in bettering our understanding of earthquake and tsunami hazards in the region. Key to this were the close collaboration between the researchers and the different kinds of datasets and modelling approaches used. As we continue to live in a region prone to multiple hazards, our scientists also share about current and future research directions to continue promoting more resilient societies in Southeast Asia.