In 2004, a large earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered the largest tsunami in recorded history. One of the countries hit by the tsunami was Sri Lanka, where the wave caused one of the worst train disasters in human history when it hit the Queen of the Sea passenger line, which was carrying 1,500 passengers along Sri Lanka's west coast. Watch Destruction Decoded on Wednesdays at 8pm on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

After a massive earthquake triggered the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, multiple waves hit Thailand. As the waves reach the beaches of popular resorts, locals and tourists work together to save lives. Survivors separated by the waves desperately search for their loved ones. Discover the power of the human spirit through stories of hope, hardship, and heroism from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Tsunami: Race Against Time premieres Monday November 25th at 9pm on National Geographic UK. | N

The local Thai community in Queensland’s Hervey Bay invited Dom Petch with four other monks to help raise money for the town’s first Buddhist temple. Before he became a monk, Melbourne-born Dom was an international model and actor. After developing what he calls “an unhealthy lifestyle”, he started seeking a higher purpose. 👉 To read more and stay in the know, download the ABC NEWS app. #ABCNewsQld #Buddhism #HerveyBay #BuddhistTemple #ThaiMonks #ExModel #LoveAndKindness #FeelGood | ABC Brisban