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	FEMA For Kids: Tsunami
		tsunami (pronounced soo-nahm-ee) is a series of huge waves that happen after an undersea disturbance, such as an earthquake or volcano eruption.
		(Tsunami is from the Japanese word for harbor wave.) The waves travel in all directions from the area of disturbance, much like the ripples that happen after throwing a rock.
		Tsunami Warning Centers in Honolulu Hawaii and Palmer Alaska monitor disturbances that might trigger tsunami.
	www.fema.gov /kids/tsunami.htm (245 words)

	Phuket's Tsunami and Disaster Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		A tsunami is not a sub-surface event in the deep ocean; it simply has a much smaller amplitude (wave heights) offshore, and a very long wavelength (often hundreds of kilometers long), which is why they generally pass unnoticed at sea, forming only a passing "hump" in the ocean.
		Tsunamis were historically referred to as tidal waves because as they approach land they take on the characteristics of a violent onrushing tide, rather than the sort of cresting waves that are formed by wind action upon the ocean (with which people are more familiar).
		Tsunamis propagate outward from their source, so coasts in the "shadow" of affected land masses are usually fairly safe.
	www.phukettsunami.com /tsunami-history.html (2238 words)

	FT.com / Asian earthquake disaster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Six months after the tsunami swept on to the coasts of the Indian Ocean, killing more than 230,000 people and washing away hundreds of villages, the world is still struggling to come to terms with the catastrophe.
		An international panel of experts in hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis to warn of potential disasters worldwide was proposed yesterday by a group of British scientists.
		Countries hit by the December 26 tsunami are struggling to sustain a recovery of their tourism industry trumpeted two months ago, according to new data due to be released on Friday.
	news.ft.com /cms/e7abb2ca-5776-11d9-a8db-00000e2511c8.html (449 words)

	The South-East Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Blog
		Amid the destruction wrought by the tsunami the humanitarian agency GOAL is rehabilitating sixty-four schools in the underdeveloped and neglected eastern province of Ampara.
		Tsunami alert in the Indian Ocean sounded by Thailand - but thankfully, the 1-1.5 hour period in which there is a rise in the level of sea and waves might have occurred is past, without any disaster.
		The tsunami victims are overjoyed at the decision.
	tsunamihelp.blogspot.com (6297 words)

	Tsunami Special Report
		The earthquake and tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004 combined to create a disaster in Asia that is among the worst in recorded history.
		Though significant tsunamis are rare, it was not the first event of its kind.
		Tsunamis have proven incredibly deadly in the past.
	www.livescience.com /forcesofnature/tsunami_special_report.html (622 words)

	Tsunami Videos - Amateur Tsunami Video Footage
		Video Description: Shot by an American tourist the video shows the tsunami waves getting dangerously close to the cameraman and his family who luckely are staying in the 3rd floor of their hotel therefore only experience a big scare.
		Virtualy no place in the island was left habitable after the tsunamis struck and destroyed most of the infrastructure and swept away nearly all of the food and drinking water.
		He explained he had received an early warning of the impending disaster from his brother, who was at a different location along the coast which had already been struck.
	www.asiantsunamivideos.com (1486 words)

	World Vision Australia - Asia Tsunami Disaster - Latest News
		At the same time bodies from the victims of the Asia tsunami are still being recovered nearly six months after the earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra.
		While much have the clean up and immediate relief in areas hit by the tsunami has been completed, this does not mean that the work needed to be done is anywhere near finished.
		The scale of this disaster is unprecedented and it will take many years for communities to recover from this appalling catastrophe," he said.
	www.worldvision.org.au /appeals/tsunami (454 words)

	Tsunami Disaster in Malaysia and Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Asian Tsunami was a terrible tragedy but the fact remains that life goes on and that we should never live life in fear.
		The agency estimated the toll from the Dec. 26 tsunami at 275,950.
		This tsunami disaster is the worst and most devastating human catastrophe in living memory.
	tsunamipenang.blogspot.com (5748 words)

	IOL: Tsunami Disaster
		Frustrated, living in tents and jobless, survivors of the tsunami that killed up to 232 000 people around the Indian Ocean are struggling to rebuild six months after one of history's worst natural calamities.
		The mother of a South African man killed with his girlfriend in the Boxing Day tsunami says she is comforted by the thought that the couple are still united in their love.
		The parents of the infant tsunami survivor nicknamed "Baby 81" - appearing on TV in the United States - say it is difficult to feel overjoyed about their reunion in the midst of so much tragedy and loss.
	www.iol.co.za /index.php?set_id=1&click_id=2985 (2029 words)

	ABC News Online - Asia Tsunami Disaster
		An intense earthquake occurred in the waters of north-eastern Indonesia on the six-month anniversary of a massive quake and tsunamis in the country, the Hong Kong Observatory said.
		Images of the relief effort to help tsunami victims, which is the largest ever staged.
		The international effort to identify those killed by the tsunamis may have forged the groundwork for a global forensic standard.
	www.abc.net.au /news/indepth/tsunami (413 words)

	Indonesia to hold cease-fire talks - Tsunami in Asia - MSNBC.com
		The massive earthquake and tsunami that battered south Asia on Dec. 26 devastated parts of Indonesia and Sri Lanka where insurgencies have simmered for decades.
		Despite an informal truce announced by both sides since the disaster, there have been isolated reports of fighting, raising concerns about the security of relief operations in Aceh on the island of Sumatra.
		Indonesia was the worst hit of 11 nations affected by the disaster.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6754820 (1075 words)

	USGS Earthquake Hazards Program-Latest Earthquakes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The tsunami caused more casualties than any other in recorded history and was recorded nearly world-wide on tide gauges in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
		Tsunamis killed at least 30,900 people in Sri Lanka, 10,700 in India, 5,300 in Thailand, 150 in Somalia, 90 in Myanmar, 82 in Maldives, 68 in Malaysia, 10 in Tanzania, 3 in Seychelles, 2 in Bangladesh and 1 in Kenya.
		Tsunamis caused damage in Madagascar and Mauritius and caused minor damage at two places on the west coast of Australia.
	earthquake.usgs.gov /eqinthenews/2004/usslav (782 words)

	UNEP Tsunami Response
		Following the launch of "Rapid Environmental Assessment Report" on 22nd February 2005, where UNEP advised countries hit by the tsunami to rebuild in a manner that preserves natural resources for the benefit of the local communities, a new report was issued today in Colombo focusing on Post-tsunami assessments in the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
		The UNEP report concluded that the tsunami generated approximately 290,000 cubic meters of waste on the country’s 69 inhabited islands that were severely damaged by the tsunami.
		The Sri Lanka Report, on the other hand, confirms that in those areas with healthy coral reefs and mangroves, the impacts of the devastating events of December 2004 were significantly reduced.
	www.unep.org /tsunami (158 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Special reports \| Special report: Indian Ocean tsunami
		February 27: Two months after the tsunami, the Observer's chief reporter Jason Burke recalls the trauma of reporting on the wave's destruction and hears the stories of the victims - and survivors - of the world's worst natural disaster.
		January 21: Families of Britons missing in the Asian tsunami disaster will be able to obtain death certificates without evidence of a body, the government announces.
		February 5: The UN is expanding its cash-for-work scheme for tsunami survivors in the Indonesian province of Aceh from a few hundred refugees to 30,000 people.
	www.guardian.co.uk /tsunami/0,15671,1380306,00.html (1544 words)

	Rediff.com: Tsunami: Waves of destruction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		India to develop tsunami warning system in 2 years
		Bush to raise tsunami aid to $ 950 million
		Tsunami: Quake was 3 times stronger than estimated
	in.rediff.com /news/tsunami.htm (107 words)

	New Scientist Special Report on Asian Tsunami Disaster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The consequent tsunami devastated coastlines around the ocean and killed around 226,000 people, with millions left destitute.
		The Asian tsunami was made worse by a lack of warning systems, but next time there may be too many, risking conflicting advice and uncertainty
		Following the tsunami disaster, experts are piecing together the exact nature of the earthquake and the devastating waves that followed
	www.newscientist.com /channel/earth/tsunami (1089 words)

	International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Disasters - Tsunami operation
		When the tsunami of 26 December 26 completely destroyed the home port of Malahayati and the Inong Balee - or Widow Warriors - it created a land of widows, orphans and widowers, as it did all along the coast of Aceh province.
		The tsunami killed 800 people in the three village neighbourhoods of Kreung Raya, and left only nine houses standing.
		As communities across the globe commemorate six months since the tsunami tragedy, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is stressing the importance of better community preparation when disaster strikes.
	www.ifrc.org /what/disasters/response/tsunamis (299 words)

	Maldives Disaster Management Center
		Following are the requirements of a house that would be built under the post-tsunami disaster reconstruction programme.
		Tsunami Relief and Reconstruction Fund Inflow and Outflow Statement as at 27th March 2005
		Tsunami Relief and Reconstruction Fund Summary Expenditure Sheet as of Thursday, April 7- 2005
	www.tsunamimaldives.mv (298 words)

	Asia Insights : Tsunami Disaster
		Kelana was washed away by the Tsunami and he rode with the wave for two kilometers.
		It provides topical information about Tsunami disaster, Sri Lanka, disaster management and health care, updates on the evolving situation on the ground, requests for assistance, offers of assistance, networking tools and information on organizations that are involved in relief particularly small community based organizations.
		In response to the recent tsunami disaster, UNESCO has created a new webpage that provides a selection of documents and information on education relief.
	www.niaslinc.dk /gateway_to_asia/Asia_insights/Tsunami_disaster.asp (1923 words)

	UNHCR \| Tsunami Emergency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The tsunami of 26 December 2004 devastated coastal communities across the entire expanse of the Indian Ocean, killing tens of thousands of people and leaving hundreds of thousands of others homeless and destitute.
		Because of the enormity of the tsunami disaster and given its decades of experience in responding to man-made disasters, UNHCR joined the rest of the UN family in a massive, coordinated response aimed at helping millions of people rebuild their shattered lives.
		UNHCR launched a six-month, $75 million emergency relief operation for tsunami victims in the Indonesian province of Aceh, in Sri Lanka and in Somalia.
	www.unhcr.ch /cgi-bin/texis/vtx/tsunami (254 words)

	The JRC - EC Tsunami web site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		This web site is a joint effort of the JRC and its partners to support humanitarian aid and reconstruction, to report the major findings and lessons learnt and to provide complementary information on the Tsunami.
		But after the tsunami the doors were opened to allow in desperately needed...
		The animation is performed with the JRC Tsunami model, which allows to...
	tsunami.jrc.it (474 words)

	Lonely Planet \| Tsunami Updates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Six months after the Dec. 26th earthquake and tsunami, much of the affected region is open and safe for travelers.
		Many livelihoods devastated by the tsunami are dependent on tourism and locals are hoping travelers will return both for the economic lifeline this provides and the sense of "normalcy" this will mean.
		Disclaimer: Lonely Planet have taken care to make this information as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /tsunami (363 words)

	Tsunami Disaster- The Great Wave from the Indian Ocean; Earthquake, North Sumatra - Cybermed Update December 2004
		As with the recent event, megathrust earthquakes often generate large tsunamis that cause damage over a much wider area than is directly affected by ground shaking near the earthquake's rupture.
		The objectives of TsunamiReady is to promote tsunami hazard readiness as an active collaboration among Federal, state and local emergency management agencies, the public, and the NWS tsunami warning system.
		The tsunami's energy flux, which is dependent on both its wave speed and wave height, remains nearly constant.
	www.vadscorner.com /internet65.html (2341 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Special reports \| Tsunami disaster prompts peace talks
		The tsunami killed people in 11 countries and left tens of thousands more missing and feared dead.
		Rebels in Jakarta and Aceh held a ceasefire after the disaster, however both sides have since accused each other of renewed fighting that threatens to disrupt the huge international aid efforts in the province.
		Elsewhere, two UN reports said that while the situation in the areas hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami had improved, a month on there were still concerns about the malnutrition of children and the sanitation of relief camps.
	www.guardian.co.uk /indonesia/Story/0,2763,1400883,00.html (566 words)

	Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster December 2004: a Select Guide -- Arts & Sciences Libraries, UB Libraries
		The 9.0 magnitude quake created a series of tsunamis that caused great destruction and loss of life throughout the Indian Ocean basin, within several hours of the initial event.
		Dec 26, 2004 Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake and Tsunami in the Indian Ocean (National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) at NOAA).
		The aftermath of the disaster will continue to haunt the Indian Ocean community, as well as effect the world for years to come.
	ublib.buffalo.edu /libraries/asl/guides/indian-ocean-disaster.html (1117 words)

	Network for Good :: Help Support Disaster Relief in South Asia
		Assessing the impact of the disaster on projects and helping with relief and rehabilitation efforts.
		Help Tsunami survivors in South India by donating to a general disaster relief fund or one of several projects run by local organizations working in the region.
		ICRC is concentrating its relief efforts on Sri Lanka and the Indonesian province of Aceh.
	networkforgood.org /topics/international/earthquake/tsunami122604.aspx (1339 words)

	Security Pipeline \| Blogs, Wikis And Photoblogs Testify To Tsunami Disaster
		And at least one new blog, the South-East Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Blog, was set up to inform people about news, where to volunteer or send aid, and how to find information about survivors.
		Sri Lankan Chronicles Tsunami Aftermath Using Text-Messaging And Blogs For Sanjay Senanayake, a documentary producer in Sri Lanka, the tsunami this week was the start of a sometimes-exhilarating, sometimes-horrifying adventure.
		Blogs, wikis and photoblogs are offering a first-hand glimpse into the tsunami disasters in south-east Asia.
	www.securitypipeline.com /56700005 (899 words)

	SAJA: Reporting Tips on Tsunami Disaster
		The resources are mainly specific to the disaster in South Asia, but have several links to info about the rest of Asia as well.
		AID is a reputed social service organization run by volunteers all across the world; being a voluntary organization, and with strong grass roots presence in South India as well, AID is geared to maximize the impact of our contributions in India focused on development.
		Members of the Humanist Movement in India (an all-volunteer worldwide social movement of which Humanist Center of Cultures and DiverseCity newspaper of New York are part), are organizing aid for the tsunamis victims in India.
	www.saja.org /tsunami.html (1473 words)

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