Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Tsunami Preparedness OTHER COUNTRIES

Japan: Japan is one of the world's best-prepared nations when it comes to earthquakes and the potentially destructive forces of the sea. Their network of land and ocean sensors, and their quick public alert system are often recognized as the world's most sophisticated. (Courtesy Of CBS News)

Thailand: Thailand has opened a disaster warning centre which currently receives data from Hawaii and Japan. (Courtesy of BBC News)


Monday, January 25, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010

iMpOrTanT FaCTs

Deaths: Nearly 230,000 People Died
Country's Affected (Mostly): Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand were the most affected country's, places like Madagascar and Somalia had little to none casualties.
Tsunami Size: 24 - 30m (100ft)
Tsunami Speed: 500 - 1000 km/h












Country where
deaths occurred
Deaths Injured Missing Displaced
Confirmed Estimated1
Indonesia 130,736 167,736 37,063[51] 500,000+[52]
Sri Lanka2 35,322[53] 21,411[53]

516,150[53]
India 12,405 18,045 5,640 647,599
Thailand 5,3953[54] 8,212 8,457[55] 2,817[54] 7,000






Thailand 5,3953[54]