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"On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a
tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people. It was the deadliest natural
disaster this century, and was probably the deadliest tsunami in human history.
As coastal engineers who specialise in tsunamis and how to prepare for them, we
have seen how the events of 2004 reshaped our global disaster management
systems. Among the lessons learned since that day, three themes stand out.
First, the importance of early warning systems, providing time to escape impact
zones. Second, the importance of local preparations and educating people about
the risks. Finally, the ongoing need for – but not overreliance on – coastal
defences."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
