indian ocean

Chronicles the stories of four families who managed to survive the December 2004 tsunami that hit Thailand and other parts of the Far East.

Provides an account of the Indian Ocean tsunami that devastated the coasts of Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia, and other islands on December 26, 2004, explaining how and why the giant wave occurred, discussing the loss of life and property, and looking at relief efforts, rebuilding, and attempts to develop an effective warning system. Includes photographs, illustrations, a time line, and other resources.

Describes the disaster which was caused in Indonesia on December 26, 2004 by a giant tsunami.

Chronicles the December 26, 2004, earthquake off the coast of Sumatra that created a giant tsunami in the Indian Ocean resulting in the deaths of over 200,000 people in Southeast Asia.

Presents information on the devastating tsunami that the hit southeast Asia in 2004, describing how tsunami's form, and relating the stories of many of the victims left in its destructive wake. Includes photographs and maps.

Examines the aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami on the coastal areas of southern Asia, and describes the devastation, loss of life, and recovery processes.