Tsunamis become disasters because of the human context in which they occur. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use examples of known tsunami events recently and in the past to illustrate your arguments. According to Wisner et al 2004‚ "disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerability‚” implying that in unpopulated areas hazards can not become disasters as there is no vulnerability (Quarantelli E.L. 1998). Without humans being involved‚ tsunamis are nothing but giant waves; they may modify
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Thailand‚ a country located in the center of the Indochina peninsula currently boasts an unemployment rate of .7%. Thailand’s economy has slowly developed over time only to turn into one of the greater success stories. In the beginning stages of the countries growth‚ pre-1950‚ those heavily indebted might have sold themselves as slaves. As the country continued to grow they gained a boost once the Cold War took place. Soon after Thailand saw a huge change in its economy as international economics
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>> The Tsunami Story Tsunami is a set of ocean waves caused by any large‚ abrupt disturbance of the sea-surface. If the disturbance is close to the coastline‚ local tsunamis can demolish coastal communities within minutes. A very large disturbance can cause local devastation AND export tsunami destruction thousands of miles away. The word tsunami is a Japanese word‚ represented by two characters: tsu‚ meaning‚ "harbor"‚ and nami meaning‚ "wave". Tsunamis rank high on the scale of
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OUTLINE THESIS: The tsunami is a dangerous natural disaster that should be analyzed and studied to prevent unnecessary deaths. What is a Tsunami? A. Definition B. Historical background C. What effects do they cause What causes Tsunami? D. Why do tsunami occur? E. Where do they occur? F. How often do they occur What damage do they cause? G. The financial cost H. The environmental cost I. The human cost Analyzing and researching J. Detecting a tsunami K. Planning L. Learning
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off the coast of Indonesia near the city of Banda Ache. The earthquake caused the Indonesian plate to suddenly jolt upwards at least 5metres. The sudden movement of the plate under the sea caused the giant wave called a tsunami (5-40metres high). Primary Effects The tsunami travelled at speed across the Indian ocean affecting at least 12 nations‚ with Indonesia suffering the greatest damage. In all‚ close to 250‚000 people died with millions homeless. In Aceh close to the epicentre‚ 131‚000
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Awareness on Eye Pledging and Eye Donation ‘Gift Your Sight’ Campaign @ iGate Bangalore on 22nd Feb 2006 The campaign was conducted to increase the Awareness of Eye Donation among the public‚ as of now‚ Bangalore. This is in-line with my efforts to spread the message among the people of the Importance of eyes and Importance of eye donation‚ done after death. Lots of eyes are getting wasted‚ either thru burial of the dead body or thru burning. Instead of this‚ eyes can be donated so that a Corneally-blind
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TAMOY LOGAN GRADE 8E What is a Tsunamis? Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes‚ landslides on the sea floor‚ land slumping into the ocean‚ large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean. • Tsunamis generally consist of a series of waves withperiods ranging from minutes to hours‚ arriving in a so-called "wave train".[4] Wave heights of tens of metres can be generated by large events. Although the impact of tsunamis is limited to coastal areas‚ their
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THAILAND There is never a dull day in Thailand. Whether it is the Songkran Festival or the first cool breeze of the winter season‚ there is always something to make you smile‚ laugh‚ cry or get excited about. Take the opportunity to view the destinations and see what hidden treasures await you. Thailand is a wondrous kingdom‚ featuring Buddhist temples‚ exotic wildlife‚ and spectacular islands. Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes delectable Thai food and massage
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Tsunamis‚ the ins and outs What is a tsunami? Tsunamis (Japanese for “Harbor Wave”) are series of waves that are characterized by their massive wavelengths‚ often about 120 miles long‚ whereas a normal wave has one of about 333 feet‚ and destruction that they bring when they hit land. They are often called tidal waves‚ but incorrectly so. They have virtually nothing to do with the tides. Tsunamis can range from a few feet in height to over a hundred feet
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The Causes of Tsunami All tsunamis are caused by the sudden displacement of large volumes of water. All are the result of violent events with enough power to displace large volumes very rapidly. Moreover‚ Tsunamis are often referred to high waves of water caused by changes in the flow and surge of the ocean. On the other hand‚ Tsunamis can be caused by a few different factors‚ which are an earthquake‚ a large-scale undersea landslide‚ a submarine volcanic eruption (Cause of Tsunami‚ n.d.).
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