The Tsunami Of 2004 In Sri Lanka
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The Tsunami Of 2004 In Sri Lanka
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Author : Ragnhild Lund
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-18
The Tsunami Of 2004 In Sri Lanka written by Ragnhild Lund and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-18 with Political Science categories.
This book is based on empirical research in Sri Lanka conducted after the catastrophic tsunami which hit the country in December 2004. The aims of the research have been to develop new knowledge on post-crisis reconstruction and recovery work, on how to bridge the knowledge gap between researchers and practitioners, as well as trying to use past research experiences from Sri Lanka to learn about the present day situation. The chapters use a common analytical frame related to the ‘policy narratives’ of post-tsunami recovery in the shadow of war, and deal with housing reconstruction, livelihoods, internally displaced, humanitarian interventions and protracted conflicts. The authors represent various social scientific fields and they have experience from different geographical areas of Sri Lanka. This book was published as a special issue of Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift.
Recovering From A Disaster
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Recovering From A Disaster written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
On 26 December 2004 at 6.58 hours (Sri Lanka Time), a massive earthquake with its epicentre outside the coast of Sumatra generated a series of gigantic waves, tsunamis. At 8.35 hours the waves reached the eastern and southern coastline of Sri Lanka, crushing hundreds of villages and towns, killing and maiming tens of thousands of people within seconds. When the waves pulled back, and the ocean calmed down, local people came running to the scene to help. In the first couple of days after the disaster the survivors and their helpers had to manage largely on their own. When the professional experts arrived, most of them without any prior knowledge about the country, they took full command over the situation, brushing aside the local communities and their indigenous emergency systems. At this stage, those who were meant to die had already succumbed, and most of the wounded had received assistance from friends and neighbours.
The Indian Ocean Tsunami Of 2004
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Author : William W. Lace
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2009-01-01
The Indian Ocean Tsunami Of 2004 written by William W. Lace and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Earthquakes categories.
On December 26, 2004, a gigantic earthquake ripped apart the floor of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra. The force of the quake sent a tsunami in all directions toward unprotected shores and unwarned populations, many in remote areas or secluded vacation spots. Within 12 hours, more than 200,000 people had been killed, and many more left injured or homeless, their livelihoods destroyed. Cities and villages lay in ruins. Even the geography of the earth was changed. But as the affected countries, with help from around the world, struggled to recover, scientists warned that the next deadly tsunami could come at any time. The question remains whether the world will be any more prepared for the next one. Read how the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami changed the way nations are tracking natural-disaster warnings in an effort to prevent future disasters.
Politics Power Dynamics Disaster
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Author : Sonali Moonesinghe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Politics Power Dynamics Disaster written by Sonali Moonesinghe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Disaster relief categories.
Political aspects of disaster relief after the Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2004 in Sri Lankan districts; a study.
Tsunami 2004
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Author : Miss Tracey Lee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-12-17
Tsunami 2004 written by Miss Tracey Lee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-17 with categories.
Boxing Day, 2004, in Sri Lanka was a day when many people lost their lives in a 'freak act of nature'. Asia experienced the second largest earthquake on record in the Indian Ocean, off the west coast of Sumatra, releasing massive tsunamis which brought death and devastation throughout the region. The mega-thrust earthquake created a geological catastrophe and approximately six hundred miles of fault lines ruptured in the Asian sea. Two of the planet's plates went head to head. As one pushed down on the other it was squeezed and the pressure built up until the plates erupted, releasing an enormous amount of energy. The sea bed rose and within seconds the water column shifted to create a massive wall of water. The tsunami started to travel in different directions across the Indian basin. Although this was picked up by experts at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Honolulu, there was no warning system in place in Asia. This meant there was no time for people to evacuate the beaches and head inland. Had a system been in place this would be a very different story and many unnecessary deaths could have been prevented. Early that morning, everyone was blissfully unaware of the horrors that lay ahead. They were going about their daily chores, eating their breakfast, taking an early dip in the crystal water or lying on the beach catching the early morning sun rays, happy and relaxed. What began as a normal day for hundreds of thousands of people turned out to be one of the most catastrophic days in history. In Sri Lanka alone, somewhere between thirty-eight thousand and thirty-nine thousand people became victims of the tsunami. It is estimated that at least three hundred thousand people died in twelve different countries throughout Asia and Africa on that day - the exact figure may never be known. The countries affected were Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, Thailand, the Maldives, the Seychelles, Bangladesh, Burma, Kenya, Malaysia, Somalia and Tanzania. Tracey Lee was on holiday with her partner and family when the disaster struck. This is her story of survival against the odds.
The Indian Ocean Tsunami
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Author : Tad S. Murty
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2006-12-14
The Indian Ocean Tsunami written by Tad S. Murty and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-14 with Science categories.
The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 is considered to have been one of the worst natural disasters in history, affecting twelve countries, from Indonesia to Somalia. 175,000 people are believed to have lost their lives, almost 50,000 were registered as missing and 1.7 million people were displaced. As well as this horrendous toll on human life
Sri Lanka
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Release Date : 2005
Sri Lanka written by and has been published by UNEP/Earthprint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Science categories.
Documents the main features of the tsunami, the many ways in which it affected and was affected by coastal landforms, ecosystems, farmlands and settlements. Looks at the consequences of its impact and highlights the key issues, including those to do with debris and waste management, sustainable sourcing of drinking water, land drainage, deforestation pressures, and disaster preparedness. Contains a number of recommendations for action on which an indicative portfolio of proposed remediation projects is based.
Recovering From A Disaster
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Author : Arne Olav Øyhus
language : en
Publisher: Saint Philip Street Press
Release Date : 2020-10-09
Recovering From A Disaster written by Arne Olav Øyhus and has been published by Saint Philip Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-09 with categories.
On 26 December 2004 at 6.58 hours (Sri Lanka Time), a massive earthquake with its epicentre outside the coast of Sumatra generated a series of gigantic waves, tsunamis. At 8.35 hours the waves reached the eastern and southern coastline of Sri Lanka, crushing hundreds of villages and towns, killing and maiming tens of thousands of people within seconds. When the waves pulled back, and the ocean calmed down, local people came running to the scene to help. In the first couple of days after the disaster the survivors and their helpers had to manage largely on their own. When the professional experts arrived, most of them without any prior knowledge about the country, they took full command over the situation, brushing aside the local communities and their indigenous emergency systems. At this stage, those who were meant to die had already succumbed, and most of the wounded had received assistance from friends and neighbours. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
The Golden Wave
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Author : Michele Ruth Gamburd
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2013-12-23
The Golden Wave written by Michele Ruth Gamburd and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-23 with Social Science categories.
In December 2004 the Indian Ocean tsunami devastated coastal regions of Sri Lanka. Six months later, Michele Ruth Gamburd returned to the village where she had been conducting research for many years and began collecting residents' stories of the disaster and its aftermath: the chaos and loss of the flood itself; the sense of community and leveling of social distinctions as people worked together to recover and regroup; and the local and national politics of foreign aid as the country began to rebuild. In The Golden Wave, Gamburd describes how the catastrophe changed social identities, economic dynamics, and political structures.
Sun Surf And A Tsunami
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Author : Oliver King
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Sun Surf And A Tsunami written by Oliver King and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Travel categories.
The author was looking forward to a great holiday on the palm-fringed beaches of the many beautiful islands on Thailand's coast. He was travelling alone and had booked a flight to Bangkok via the Maldives and Sri Lanka. His anticipation was intense as the plane took off from the UK late on Christmas Day 2004. On the morning of December 26th his plane, having been unable to land in the Maldives was diverted to the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Unknown to those on board a massive earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra had unleashed a tsunami of devastating proportions. A series waves up to 30 metres high moved across the Indian ocean at the speed of a jet liner, striking the coastline of eleven countries from Thailand to the east coast of Africa. By the end of that day over a quarter of a million people were dead or missing and millions more were homeless, probably making it the worst tsunami and natural disaster in modern human recorded history. The author's eyewitness log offers the reader an account of a life changing experience.