2004 Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami

This comprehensive powerpoint presentation on The Great Sumatra Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004 is intended for use by individuals who are giving presentations to their colleagues, community groups, EERI student chapters and others. It was developed to explain the origins of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami (including a brief outline of earthquake and tsunami generation) and to document the damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami in many countries around the Indian Ocean. It also includes slides on past tsunamis in the USA as well as a discussion of tsunami risk reduction methods. The presentation includes: -- 63 comprehensive slides with presentation notes to assist the speaker -- 10 amazing live video clips -- Over 30 reconnaissance images from the devastated region including Indonesia, the Andaman Islands, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka.