Raising Waves of Awareness: World Tsunami Awareness Day

Raising Waves of Awareness: World Tsunami Awareness Day

The fifth of November is recognised annually as World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) .It is a time to educate people everywhere about the dangers of tsunamis and the value of being prepared for them in coastal areas. To protect at-risk coastal areas from the devastation caused by tsunamis, the United Nations established this day to…

A Reminder of Resilience: The Tsunami-Stranded Ship in Aceh, Indonesia

A Reminder of Resilience: The Tsunami-Stranded Ship in Aceh, Indonesia

The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which occurred in December 2004, was one of the natural disasters that caused the most casualties in recorded history. This tragedy struck the coasts of multiple countries, including Indonesia. The destruction was so severe that it left behind devastated neighborhoods as well as a chilling reminder of the tremendous…