Science and Development Network
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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
Time to stop losing ocean data to vandalism
More must be done to prevent damage of ocean data buoys that costs money, vital data — and lives, say Sidney Thurston and M. Ravichandran.
Nuclear power: bruised but not broken
The world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.
Shipping shortcut poses environmental risks
25 October 2007
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News and Features
Tsunami forecast models 'too simple', say researchers
Tsunami researchers say current models rely on equations that cannot respond to complex wave behaviours along shorelines.
Asian tsunami alert systems 'pass major test'
Warning systems in Indonesia, India and Australia 'worked well' after last week's powerful quake near Indonesia, but challenges remain.
Tsunami study stresses preparedness
2 April 2012
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Deaths from drought in Africa are down, data reveal
27 March 2012
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