[Central Scrutiniser]

I'd be pretty worried about the Maldives, they are just barely above sea level.

[Strategerist]

Yeah, the Maldives have a huge population, higher than you'd think.

I'm not really sure how much shelving there is in the area; a gradual coastal slope will attenuate a Tsunami somewhat. Many factors go into determining a tsunami runup.

[Slicksadick]

You're right, about half the Maldives are out of the "shadow" of Sri Lanka.

[ForGod'sSake]

I'd be pretty worried about the Maldives...

I dont' know where the Maldives are, but at 22' above sea level anywhere in the area will likely see lots of water. Pray for 'em.

FGS

[edmond246]

The wave (from Sri Lanka) swept into the low-lying Maldive islands to the south. A hotel worker reached by telephone was too frightened to talk.
-CNN

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