The boxing day tsunami in 2004 is believed to be the deadliest tsunami in history, killing more than 229,000 people abc, 2014. The tsunami caused widespread devastation particularly on the coasts of sumatra, thailand, sri lanka and india. Remapping the 2004 boxing day tsunami inundation in the. Tsunami science before and beyond boxing day 2004 noaapmel. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Social and economic impact of december 2004 tsunami. Sometimes known as the christmas or boxing day tsunami, the december 26, 2004 indian ocean tsunami is far from a distant memory, a decade after resulting in more than 200,000 casualities. Boxing day tsunami in thailand unedited full footage shot at racha resort duration. More and better instrumentation, and a longterm program to educate people about the dangers of tsunamis, are clearly needed. Dec 25, 2014 the devastating tsunami, sparked by a 9. This footage is the result from an eartquake in indonesia. It was 2004, the day after christmas, and thousands of european and american tourists had flocked to. Review of reconstruction in aceh following the 2004 boxing day tsunami.
Ten years on, weve gathered a collection of stories from staff and survivors to tell you the tale of destruction, loss, and. Tsunami science before and beyond boxing day 2004 september 2006 philosophical transactions of the royal society a mathematical physical and engineering sciences 3641845. Dec 26, 2014 the devastation from the 2004 boxing day tsunami was massive, spanning 11 nations and killing almost 230,000 people. The book, and the exhibition on which it was based, features photographs of aceh province shot by garcia in january and may 2005. We were in galle this morning, this boxing day, 10 years on. Horse racing is particularly popular with meets all over the country. The 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami also known as the boxing day tsunami occurred at 00. The boxing day earthquake occurred in the sunda subduction zone, where the. It was an undersea megathrust earthquake that registered a magnitude of 9. A tsunami pronounced soonahmee is a series of waves that is very long and occurs over a long period of time. Mar 18, 2008 boxing day tsunami in thailand unedited full footage shot at racha resort. Indian ocean tsunami remembered scientists reflect on the. Bernard 3 1coastal engineering and natural hazards laboratory, technical university of.
The epicentre was 30 kilometres under the seabed and approximately 250 kilometres south to southwest of banda aceh. Microinsurance for tsunami hit indian region 12 mar, 2008, 03. Tsunami waves possible after magnitude7 earthquake strikes off png. The 52page book is being sold by the eastwest center as a fundraiser for tsunami relief, thanks to publication. Investigation report the natural disaster in asia on 26. We heard the sirens wail at 0920am, the time the tsunami hit. As the first wave of the boxing day tsunami devastated the phuket shore, baby elephant ning nong held strong in the surging water to carry his friend amber owen to. Jun 07, 2016 as the first wave of the boxing day tsunami devastated the phuket shore, baby elephant ning nong held strong in the surging water to carry his friend amber owen to safety fouryearold ning nong. Pdf the social impacts and consequences of the december. The msf team in aceh say the areas district hospital was destroyed. Dec 26, 2014 perilaya is where, 10 years ago today, in the boxing day tsunami more than 1700 people died on a train that was swept from the tracks as they tried to escape the relentless sea.
Boxing day 2005 marked the first anniversary of the tsunami that devastated communities in. Social and economic impact of december 2004 tsunami by loy rego asian disaster preparedness center. The impact of the 2004 boxing day tsunami in indonesia, thailand, india, and sri lanka is compared with that of silurian tsunamis in sweden, and of the 1755 gorringe bank, 1883 krakatoa, 1792. Brave elephant saved my life from the horror of the boxing. Indonesia, thailand, sri lanka, india and as far away as the east. A decade ago today, a massive undersea earthquake triggered a tsunami that affected 12 countries and took the lives of more than 230,000 people.
Boxing day is a time to spend with family or friends, usually those not seen on christmas day itself. Start studying 2004 boxing day tsunami events sequence. In recent times, the day has become synonymous with many sports. Additions of tsunamidetecting open ocean buoys and coastal sea level gauges, as well as upgrades to existing water level stations, closed significant gaps in the sealevel observation network.
A comparison of the japanese and boxing day earthquakes and tsunamis. Jun 05, 2014 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. In response to the asian tsunami, caritas australia conducted the largest fundraising appeal in its history. Children and the tsunami, a year on a draft unicef summary of what worked november 2005 yin yin nwe 1. May 27, 2011 2004 boxing day tsunami slideshow of events slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Tsunami science before and beyond boxing day 2004 by costas e. Perilaya is where, 10 years ago today, in the boxing day tsunami more than 1700 people died on a train that was swept from the tracks as they tried to escape the relentless sea. A decade after 2004s boxing day tsunami, getty images sent their photographers back to banda aceh on indonesias sumatra island. Plates moving down into the mantle cracked, moved quickly, lots of water displaced. In many areas, clinics were destroyed and equipment lost in the tsunami.
It originated in the united kingdom and is celebrated in a number of countries that previously formed part of the british empire. Filmed on location in thailand, tsunami, the aftermath follows a group of characters whose lives are. Thoughts are now moving to helping the doctors and nurses from the countries hit by the tsunami rebuild their health systems. In the wake of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami, congress passed legislation intended to strengthen the nations tsunami warning and preparation systems. Nov 05, 2006 video footage of the boxing day tsunami as it thunders through the streets of banda ache, indonesia. Need for a tsunami warning system in the indian ocean the tragic events of boxing day 2004 make starkly evident the importance of establishing a tsunami warning system for the indian ocean. Survivors and families of victims have gathered across asia for memorials to mark 10 years since the 2004 boxing day tsunami. Webb senior integrative exercise april 21, 2009 submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a. Australias response to the indian ocean tsunami, ausaid pdf. A decade on the boxing day tsunami world vision uk. Boxing day was traditionally a day off for servants and the day when they received a christmas box from the master. Mar 22, 2005 thoughts are now moving to helping the doctors and nurses from the countries hit by the tsunami rebuild their health systems. Dec 18, 2014 i was seconded from actionaid to the disaster emergency committee decs london office to lead the tsunami media response. Plates moving down into the mantle cracked, moved quickly, lots of.
Many months later, bodies were still being discovered in some countries. In thailand a british forensic team continues its work identifying up to 2,000 victims. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The epicenter of the earthquake was off the west coast of sumatra, indonesia. Adpc december 26, 2004 indian ocean tsunami, affected 10 countries, more than 220,000. Dec 19, 2014 2004 boxing day tsunami facts on the tenth anniversary of the disaster, raziye akkoc sifts through the numbers to explain the impact of the disaster and how the world responded.
The boxing day and japanese earthquakes and tsunamis. Introduction in the months following the indian ocean tsunami of 26 december 2004, the public spotlight shone on the plight of children in the affected countries as never before. Adpc on december 26th the e arth heaved, the s ea rose and the world changed. Remapping the 2004 boxing day tsunami inundation in the banda aceh region with attention to probable sea level rise elizabeth e. The tsunami was the deadliest in recorded history, taking 230,000 lives in a matter of hours. Pdf tsunami science before and beyond boxing day 2004. The 2004 boxing day tsunami killed more than 170,000 people in indonesias aceh province. How did the indian ocean tsunami on boxing day start.
Deaths and damage caused by the boxing day tsunami on december 26, 2004. The earthquake generated a series of towering waves which could travel at 80 kmh in shallow water, with the largest. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Boxing day tsunami 2004 thailand second part duration. Boxing day is on 26 december, although the attached bank holiday or public holiday may take place either on that day or one or two days later. Dec 26, 2014 survivors and families of victims have gathered across asia for memorials to mark 10 years since the 2004 boxing day tsunami. The area was devastated in the earthquake and tsunami, which. This article has benefited from comments and suggestions provided by david pearl, simon nash, and don graham. Boxing day is a holiday celebrated the day after christmas day, thus being the second day of christmastide. The effects were devastating, and a huge portion of infrastructure was destroyed. I remember the first day walking into the press office and having the shock of my life because there was only one computer. Many people will gather for meals, spend time outside, or simply relax at home and enjoy the day off.
Photographs from indonesia after the tsunami, published by the eastwest center. More and better instrumentation, and a longterm program to educate people about the dangers of. A 1600 km faultline slipped 15 m along the subduction zone with the india plate slides under the burma. Mourners remember boxing day tsunami victims world news. The tsunami that hit countries in the indian ocean killed over 180 000 people, left some 50 000 others missing and presumed dead, and displaced more than 1.
Aceh, tsunami, disaster risk reduction, reconstruction. The 2004 boxing day tsunami a range of activities including an article to read, a photograph annotation, an odd one out task and questions about geographical futures. The devastation from the 2004 boxing day tsunami was massive, spanning 11 nations and killing almost 230,000 people. Hrnjak faculty of sciences, university of novi sad, serbia abstract the earthquake of 26th december 2004 and the resulting tsunami claimed an.
Aid workers remember the boxing day tsunami 10 years on. Pdf this paper summarises the findings of two field trips to the aceh province. The aftermath two years after the boxing day tsunami devastated communities across asia are still struggling to recover. The tsunami killed over 200,000 people in asia and africa, over 30,000 in sri lanka alone. Microinsurance for tsunamihit indian region 12 mar, 2008, 03. Observations from india and sri lanka article pdf available in earthquake spectra 22s3 june 2006 with 11,423 reads. Video footage of the boxing day tsunami as it thunders through the streets of banda ache, indonesia. In response to the disaster world vision launched its largest ever relief operation across five countries simultaneously. Bernard 3 1coastal engineering and natural hazards laboratory, technical university of crete, chanea 73100, greece. After getting the initial phone call on boxing day, i didnt stop once for a month.
The servants would also go home on boxing day to give christmas boxes to their families. On boxing day, 26th december 2004, coastal areas of countries around the indian ocean, including sri lanka were hit by a tsunami, caused by an earthquake off the coast of the indonesian island of sumatra. The indonesian economy after the boxing day tsunami. I was seconded from actionaid to the disaster emergency committee decs london office to lead the tsunami media response.
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