· the south-east asian earthquake and tsunami killed more than 250,000 people, says dale dominey-howes, co-director of the australian tsunami research centre at the … · australians are well versed in the natural hazards that we encounter yearly, but we don’t often stop to consider the threat posed by tsunamis. · predicting tsunamis is a complex task, but scientists efforts in improving warning times are saving lives. · drowning is the most significant cause of death due to tsunamis. Today, australia spearheads a warning system for the indian ocean. · the tsunami was the turning point for countries to see that risk management is an essential public health function and crucial for protecting people’s health and investments. But large events like the … Although a tsunami can’t be prevented, its impact can be lessened when communities understand the risks, receive timely warnings and know … · tsunamis were virtually unheard of in the mass media until the catastrophic monster waves that struck on boxing day in 2004. · in 2004 the boxing day tsunami took hundreds of thousands of lives. An aerial view video of giant tsunami waves. Injuries from debris account for many of the health care needs in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
Tsunami Emergency: Island'S Coast In Ruins
· the south-east asian earthquake and tsunami killed more than 250,000 people, says dale dominey-howes, co-director of the australian tsunami research centre at the …...
