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Agriculture & Environment: Tsunami

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The earthquake and resulting tsunami (giant wave) that devastated much of South and South-East Asia in 2004 has prompted questions about rebuilding and prevention efforts for tsunami-prone areas.

(Photo credit: Joseph Trainor/University Delaware/Disaster Relief Center)

Opinions and Analysis

Man transporting livestock in flood in Pakistan Why disaster warning and development go hand in hand

To engage people in early action we must understand their experience, behaviour and constraints, says disaster policy expert Andrew Collins.

21 November 2012 | EN | ES | FR

Aid distribution in Somalia Understanding uncertainty to prevent humanitarian crises

Dialogue enables scientists and communities to work with uncertain information, say humanitarian policy experts Emma Visman and colleagues.

21 November 2012 | EN | ES | FR


News and Features

The city of Muttrah, Oman Arabian Sea at high risk of quakes and tsunamis

The Arabian Sea may have a much higher risk of a major earthquake and tsunami than thought, say researchers.

17 June 2013 | EN

2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami Disaster risk reduction science urged to show its worth

Scientists must do more to show policymakers how research can help to minimise the risk of disasters, says a report.

28 May 2013 | EN