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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)

Opinions and Analysis

Beach on the Tamil Nadu coast, India 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 | EN

Deep ocean tsunami waves off Sri Lanka's coast 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 | EN


News and Features

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 | EN

Tsunami damage, Thailand 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 | EN