Tsunami

Many coastal communities around the globe live with the risk of a devastating tsunami. A tsunami is a series of massive waves generated in the ocean usually by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or submarine and coastal landslides, but they can also be caused by the impact of meteorites from outer space. The tragic Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004, with a death toll of over 1 million, highlights the extreme effects on people, property and the environment that a tsunami can have. With whole villages and fishing fleets destroyed, the recovery and reconstruction from this event still continues today.