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The earthquake and resulting tsunami (giant wave) that devastated much of South and South-East Asia in 2004 has prompted questions about rebuilding and prevention efforts for tsunami-prone areas.
(Photo credit: Joseph Trainor/University Delaware/Disaster Relief Center)
Shipping shortcut poses environmental risks
Dredging India's Sethusamundram ship channel poses environmental risks, and could even magnify future tsunami damage, says C.P. Rajendran.
25 October 2007
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A long 'last mile': the lesson of the Asian tsunami
Nalaka Gunawardene argues that governments in disaster-prone areas need stronger partnerships with the media to ensure that information gets rapidly where it is needed during emergencies.
23 December 2005
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5 September 2005 | EN
Indonesia eyes regional role with tsunami warning system
Indonesia's plans to become the regional tsunami warning centre have taken a step forward with the launch of its own warning system.
3 December 2008
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Indian Ocean tsunami 'was not the first'
The tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean region in 2004 was not the first of its size, indicates research from two groups.
4 November 2008
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27 March 2008
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20 March 2008
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