Tsunami means "harbour wave" in Japanese. It is a series of large sea waves caused primarily by sudden movements of the ocean ...

The tsunami, with waves reaching heights of up to 130 feet in some places, obliterated the first two floors of the six-story hotel, leaving only skeletal pillars as remnants of its former structure.

When the tsunami struck, Kalle was in a hotel room with his two brothers -- Olof, 5, and Vilgot, 3. His parents, Thomas and Asa, were outdoors. Suddenly a torrent of water surged into the room.

In softcover nonfiction, Sonali Deraniyagala writes about losing her family to the 2004 tsunami, Nick Turse explores civilian deaths in Vietnam, David Esterly shares his path to becoming a master ...

Tsunamis are one of the most destructive forces nature can bring to bear, but what if you live below the waves? Here's how a ...

Environment Tsunami Revisited: Stories and Recovery for Today A review of the upcoming film “The Impossible” through the eyes of a disaster recovery philanthropist.

Quick look Six years ago, Onalie Ariyabandhu and her family survived the horrific tsunami that hit Sri Lanka. Her heartfelt essay about that experience won the Iowa State sophomore a $2,500 ...

How to Survive shares seven tsunami survival tactics you’ve never considered, including unique escape and safety tips. They detail how to read natural warning signs and find higher ground fast ...

Indonesia Tsunami: Firsthand Account From Local Surfer Nearly 300 dead after catastrophic Sunda Strait tsunami ...

At 2:44 p.m. Tuesday, every cellphone within reach of Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency blared with a warning sound designed to raise listeners’ adrenaline, and a message appeared, warning, “Take ...

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