Tsunami In South Asia

Author : Dennis B. McGilvray,Michele R. Gamburd
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135150617

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Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka by Dennis B. McGilvray,Michele R. Gamburd Pdf

The Indian Ocean Tsunami, which devastated 70 percent of Sri Lanka’s coastline and killed an estimated 35,000 people, was remarkable both for the magnitude of the disaster and for the unprecedented scale of the relief and recovery operations mounted by national and international agencies. The reconstruction process was soon hampered by political patronage, by the competing efforts of hundreds of foreign humanitarian organizations, and by the ongoing civil war. The book is framed within this larger political and social context, offering descriptions and comparisons between two regions (southwest vs. eastern coast) and four ethnic communities (Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, and Burghers) to illustrate how disaster relief unfolded in a culturally pluralistic political landscape. Approaching the issue from four disciplinary perspectives - anthropology, demography, political science, and disaster studies - chapters by experts in the field analyse regional and ethnic patterns of post-tsunami reconstruction according to different sectors of Sri Lankan society. Demonstrating the key importance of comprehending the local cultural contexts of disaster recovery processes, the book is a timely and useful contribution to the existing literature.

Author : S. K. Jayasuriya,Peter McCawley
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781849806831

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The Asian Tsunami by S. K. Jayasuriya,Peter McCawley Pdf

The 2004 Asian tsunami was the greatest natural disaster in recent times. Almost 230,000 people died. In response, governments in Asia and the broader international community announced large aid programs. The resulting assistance effort was one of the largest humanitarian programs ever organised in the developing world. This book discusses the lessons of the aid effort for disaster protection policy in developing countries.

Author : Pradyumna Prasad Karan,Shanmugam P. Subbiah
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813126524

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The Indian Ocean Tsunami by Pradyumna Prasad Karan,Shanmugam P. Subbiah Pdf

December 2004, a tsunami swept over the coasts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and other South Asian countries, leaving hundreds of thousands dead and many more without the resources to rebuild their lives. With casualties as far away as Africa, the aftermath was overwhelming: ships could be spotted miles inland; cars floated in the ocean; legions of the unidentified deadùan estimated 225,000ùwere buried in mass graves; relief organizations struggled to reach rural areas and provide adequate aid to survivors. The Indian Ocean Tsunami: The Global Response to a Natural Disaster is the first comprehensive assessment of the environmental, social, and economic costs of this tragedy. Soon after the tsunami, an international team of geographers, geologists, anthropologists, and political scientists traveled to the most damaged areas to observe and document the tsunami's impact. The Indian Ocean Tsunami draws on data collected by this team. Editors Pradyumna P. Karan and Shanmugam P. Subbiah, along with contributors from multiple disciplines, examine numerous issues that arose in the aftermath of the tsunami, such as inequities in response efforts, unequal distribution of disaster relief aid, and relocation and housing problems. The Indian Ocean Tsunami is organized into several sections, the first of which deals with the ecological destruction of the tsunami. It includes case studies and photographs of the damage in Japan, Indonesia, South India, and other areas. The second section analyzes the economic and social aspects of the aid responses, specifically discussing the role of NGOs in tsunami relief, the strengths and weaknesses of the reconstruction process, and the lessons the tsunami offers to those who are responsible for dealing with future disasters. In the tsunami's aftermath, the inadequacies of governmental and privately funded aid and the challenge of rehabilitating devastated ecosystems quickly became apparent. With this volume, Karan and Suhbiah illuminate the need for the development of efficient, socially and environmentally sustainable practices to cope with environmental disasters. They suggest that education about the ongoing process of recovery will mitigate the effects of future natural disasters. Including maps, photographs, and statistical analyses, The Indian Ocean Tsunami is a clear and definitive evaluation of the tsunami's impact and the world's response to it.

Author : Dr. V.R. Rao
Publisher : Allied Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-14
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN : 9798184241890

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Tsunami in South Asia by Dr. V.R. Rao Pdf

The book describes in detail the impact of tsunami with respect to the loss of life and material.

Author : Gail Barbara Stewart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2004
ISBN : 1590188314

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Catastrophe in Southern Asia by Gail Barbara Stewart Pdf

Learn about the tsunami that tore through southern Asia on December 26, 2004 and killed more than 200,000 people.

Author : Anthropological Survey of India
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN : 8184241895

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Tsunami in South Asia by Anthropological Survey of India Pdf

Author : Yuval Neria,Sandro Galea,Fran H. Norris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521883870

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Mental Health and Disasters by Yuval Neria,Sandro Galea,Fran H. Norris Pdf

A reference on mental health and disasters, focused on the full spectrum of psychopathologies associated with many different types of disasters.

Author : Julian F. Gonsalves,Priyanka Mohan
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Climate change mitigation
ISBN : 9788171889044

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Strengthening Resilience in Post-disaster Situations by Julian F. Gonsalves,Priyanka Mohan Pdf

To mitigate, develop, and improve the lives of those vulnerable to intense natural disasters, climate change, and food insecurity, many agencies are funding and implementing diverse activities from reconstruction to rehabilitation, and this book presents the lessons and impacts from a collection of these projects. It describes concepts, strategies, processes, and tools in such a way that they can be easily replicated and shared with a wider audience. This study explains that mid- to long-term interventions, strategies, and practical approaches in particular are being designed and adopted to build the resilience of the poor. It describes valuable practical experiences and lessons from the field, capturing a range of interventions from implementing agencies involved in post-disaster rehabilitation. It is comprised of 79 papers grouped into four sections: coastal threats and challenges in South Asia; disaster risk reduction and the combining of resilience, mitigation, and adaptation; pathways for building the capacity of vulnerable communities to withstand and rebuild from natural disasters; and real-life postdisaster rehabilitation and resilience-building projects that have led to positive change at the community level. This is an exceptional resource for anyone concerned with disaster management and rehabilitation work, including students, researchers, policymakers, and members of nongovernmental organizations.

Author : Susan Blackhall
Publisher : Taj Books
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1844060578

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Tsunami by Susan Blackhall Pdf

With the cruellest of timings, the Tsunami of 2004 struck when the world was full of hope for a New Year. Plans were being made for the future, loved ones and families were warm in each other's company, and friends were revelling in the exotic atmosphere of Southeast Asia. Nothing should have marred the spirit of Christmas. Nothing should have blighted paradise. But then the wave came... On Boxing Day, as a new morning dawned for those in Southeast Asia, and as those across the globe enjoyed the feelgood factor of that special time of year. The seabed cracked, and the forces of earth and sea killed tens of thousands and destroyed the lives of millions in their angry wake. No-one will forget the images of the dead or the dying and the devastation. For many, all those thoughts for the future were now gone -- crushed in moments, without warning. The 2004 Tsunami was the deadliest in recorded history. The earthquake that preceded it was the fourth worst since 1900. It was, many in the region believed, the work of the devil when God had turned his back for a moment. We must never forget the events of December 2004. We must never forget the aftermath and its far-reaching consequences. Above all, we must never forget how human strength and compassion shines through when there is the greatest need. For, in an unprecedented response, the world became a powerful ally to relieve suffering and restore hope. People gave in all ways, through their hearts, through their prayers and through their presence in the stricken areas. Throughout the world, everyone from the youngest child to mightiest corporations made donations to the Tsunami Disaster Fund. In this book, we hope to provide a memorable record of The Tsunami as a humbling reminder to us all that ours is a very fragile world. It is dedicated to all those whose lives were touched by the disaster.

Author : John Hamilton
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781604532470

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Tsunamis by John Hamilton Pdf

An inside look at one of nature's most violent events.

Author : Tad S. Murty,U. Aswathanarayana,Niru Nirupama
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134140329

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The Indian Ocean Tsunami by Tad S. Murty,U. Aswathanarayana,Niru Nirupama Pdf

The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 is considered to have been one of the worst natural disasters in history, affecting twelve countries, from Indonesia to Somalia. 175,000 people are believed to have lost their lives, almost 50,000 were registered as missing and 1.7 million people were displaced. As well as this horrendous toll on human life

Author : Brian F. Atwater,Satoko Musumi-Rokkaku,Kenji Satake,Yoshinobu Tsuji,Kazue Ueda,David K. Yamaguchi
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780295998510

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The Orphan Tsunami of 1700 by Brian F. Atwater,Satoko Musumi-Rokkaku,Kenji Satake,Yoshinobu Tsuji,Kazue Ueda,David K. Yamaguchi Pdf

A puzzling tsunami entered Japanese history in January 1700. Samurai, merchants, and villagers wrote of minor flooding and damage. Some noted having felt no earthquake; they wondered what had set off the waves but had no way of knowing that the tsunami was spawned during an earthquake along the coast of northwestern North America. This orphan tsunami would not be linked to its parent earthquake until the mid-twentieth century, through an extraordinary series of discoveries in both North America and Japan. The Orphan Tsunami of 1700, now in its second edition, tells this scientific detective story through its North American and Japanese clues. The story underpins many of today�s precautions against earthquake and tsunami hazards in the Cascadia region of northwestern North America. The Japanese tsunami of March 2011 called attention to these hazards as a mirror image of the transpacific waves of January 1700. Hear Brian Atwater on NPR with Renee Montagne http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4629401

Author : Greg Roza
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404235388

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The Indian Ocean Tsunami by Greg Roza Pdf

Examines the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in 2004; describes the formation, destruction and aftermath of the giant waves.

Author : Erich Krauss
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 1594863784

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Wave of Destruction by Erich Krauss Pdf

Four Southeast Asia tsunami survival stories offer insight into the experiences of people who heroically endured devastating odds in their determination to stay alive, recounting their painful losses of families, friends, and homes and their subsequent efforts to rebuild. 50,000 first printing.

Author : Oakley Brooks
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789814346108

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Tsunami Alert by Oakley Brooks Pdf

After the 2004 Asian Tsunami wiped out whole communities on the Indian Ocean, Indonesia’s West Sumatra province learnt a startling reality—they were next. A loosely allied bunch of scientists, students and ordinary citizens struggle to make sense of this suddenly precarious location, centering on the area capital of Padang and hurrying together a plan to save it before it’s too late. But the limits of their grassroots activism in a crowded, striving, ill-planned city has critical implications for some of Asia’s other cities facing their own geological and climate time bombs. Smaller, more nimble places may be able to thrive in the coming century of environmental reckoning.