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Lessons from the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Topic of Public ForumHow coastal communities manage risks associated with major tsunamis is an issue of global importance following the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed an estimated 200,000 people and caused billions of dollars in damage in 11 nations. The issue also has important implications for the general public on Cape Cod and in coastal communities throughout the United States. |
Released: 10/16/2006 6:05 PM EDT
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution |
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Satellite Data Reveals Gravity Change from Sumatran EarthquakeFor the first time, scientists have been able to use satellite data to detect the changes in the earth's surface caused by a massive earthquake. The discovery signifies a new use for the data from NASA's two GRACE satellites and offers a possible new approach to understanding how earthquakes work. |
Embargo expired: 8/3/2006 2:00 PM EDT
Released: 8/2/2006 7:05 PM EDT
Ohio State University |
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Elevated Rates of Mental Health Problems Among Survivors of TsunamiAdult and children in the tsunami-affected areas in Thailand have elevated rates of mental health problems such as symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression up to 9 months after the disaster, according to two studies in the August 2 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on violence and human rights. |
Embargo expired: 8/1/2006 4:00 PM EDT
Released: 7/27/2006 6:05 PM EDT
American Medical Association (AMA) |
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Tsunami-Damaged Coral Reefs Expected to Recover Quickly
In the aftermath of last year's tsunami, Dr. Greg Stone of the New England Aquarium co-led an expedition of scientist-divers to survey the damaged coral reefs. The results indicate a quick recovery for most of the tsunami-damaged reefs. |
Released: 12/21/2005 3:20 PM EST
New England Aquarium |
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After the Tsunami: Progress Made in Rebuilding Indonesia's Health Care SystemJHPIEGO has played an important role in rebuilding the health care system in Indonesia's tsunami-struck Aceh province. JHPIEGO has helped to train and equip new midwives, the first point of contact for many Indonesians in need of care. |
Released: 12/20/2005 1:00 AM EST
Johns Hopkins |
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Less Seafloor Disturbance than Anticipated from 2004 Earthquake/TsunamiThe first research expedition to directly observe the seafloor near the epicenter of the earthquake that caused the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami has revealed unexpected results that will dramatically improve forecasting of future tsunamis. |
Embargo expired: 12/6/2005 8:00 AM EST
Released: 11/29/2005 12:00 AM EST
University of Rhode Island |
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Researchers to Create Tsunami Hazard Maps for East CoastTwo researchers have been awarded a grant to create maps of the East Coast of the U.S. that will identify potential flooding and damage that could occur if a tsunami struck the region. |
Released: 11/22/2005 5:10 PM EST
University of Rhode Island |
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New Scientist Weekly - Issue 27-Aug-051) Trauma of War Hits Troops Years Later; 2) a Personal Search Engine; 3) Crop Revival for Aceh After the Tsunami; 4) More Animals Join the Learning Circle; 5) US on Course for Shrink-to-fit Laser. |
Embargo expired: 8/24/2005 2:00 PM EDT
Released: 8/24/2005 8:50 AM EDT
New Scientist |
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Education Is Key to Preventing Loss of Life During TsunamisPhilip Liu, who led a team of scientists to tsunami-hit areas of Sri Lanka in January, says education and more responsible development could minimize losses in future tsunamis. |
Released: 6/9/2005 5:10 PM EDT
Cornell University |
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First Photographic Evidence of the Cause of the TsunamiA scientific team has just returned from the first scientific expedition to dive 4,500 metres into ocean water to explore the seabed site of the 2004 Asian tsunami. They have revealed dramatic photographic evidence of seafloor ruptures that contributed to the deadly December 26 tsunami wave. |
Released: 6/1/2005 2:00 PM EDT
University of Rhode Island |