Asian Tsunami 2004

On the morning after Christmas, 2004, scientists detected a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean. They had no idea it had triggered a deadly wave. This tsunami would leave about 280,000 people dead and 1.5 million children homeless. Learn about the largest aid operation in the history of the world and the miraculous survival of some of the people who were washed out to sea. A gripping read about a devastating natural disaster, Explains why tsunamis occur and what can be done to minimize the damage, Includes timelines and a glossary, Suggests further reading and ideas for research. Book jacket.Townsend, John is the author of 'Asian Tsunami 2004 ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781410922779 and ISBN 1410922774.