- Wikipedia: 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake
Article about the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the resulting tsunami that struck off the coast of Sumatra on December 26, 2004. Includes country-by-country information on damage and casualties, as well as maps and links.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake
- NOAA Reacts Quickly to Indonesian Tsunami
Includes maps, animations, video, and images of the devastating tsunami that was triggered by the December 26, 2004, earthquake off the west coast of Northern Sumatra.
www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2004/s2357.htm
- Reuters AlertNet: South Asia Quake and Tsunamis
Collection of articles highlighting the humanitarian issues and needs of people throughout South Asia in the wake of the December 26, 2004, earthquake and tsunamis.
www.alertnet.org/thenews/emergency/SA_TID.htm
- NASA: How the Earthquake Affected Earth
January 2005 article on how the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake altered the Earth's rotation and changed the shape of the planet. Includes maps and related images.
science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/10jan_earthquake.htm
- Tsunami in Southeast Asia: Full Coverage
Collection of articles from National Geographic News.
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/01/0107_050107_tsunami_index.html
- Channel News Asia: Tsunami Disaster: The Aftermath
Ongoing coverage of the tsunamis that devastated many parts of South Asia following a December 26, 2004, earthquake off the coast of Sumatra. Includes photos, videos, firsthand accounts, and online condolence book.
www.channelnewsasia.com/killerwaves
- Guardian Unlimited: Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster
In-depth coverage following the impact of the December 26, 2004 earthquake and tsunamis that affected Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Somalia, and Seychelles.
www.guardian.co.uk/tsunami/0,15671,1380306,00.html
- NPR: Tsunami Devastates Asian Nations
Ongoing coverage of the aftermath of the December 2004 earthquake and tsunamis that devastated many areas of South Asia. Includes photos and information on donating to relief organizations.
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4245761
- USA Today: Tsunami Tragedy
Articles, related stories, and multimedia resources covering the December 26th tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia's coastal regions.
www.usatoday.com/news/world/tsunami-digest.htm
- news@nature.com: Asian Tsunami
Scientific journal tackles the inevitable questions. Why was there no warning? Where should aid be directed? And can we stop such a tragedy from happening again?
www.nature.com/news/infocus/tsunami.html
- Rediff.com: Tsunami: Waves of Destruction
Ongoing coverage of the December 26, 2004, earthquake and tsunamis and their aftermath.
www.rediff.com/news/tsunami.htm
- CNN: After the Tsunami
Collections of articles, pictures, maps, video clips, and other resources on the December 26th, 2004, Indian Ocean quake that triggered massive tsunamis.
www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/tsunami.disaster
- NOVA: Wave That Shook the World
Tells the story of the 2004 tsunami, featuring video footage and scientific analysis of the onrushing waves that spread for 3,000 miles around the Indian Ocean basin.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami
- News24: Tsunami Disaster
Coverage from the South African news service. Includes news, death tolls, photos, maps, and information on relief efforts.
www.news24.com/News24/World/Tsunami_Disaster/Home/0,,2-10-1777,00.html
- Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
Compilation of information relating to the submarine earthquake in-between Aceh, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka of the 26th of December, 2004.
iri.columbia.edu/~lareef/tsunami
- Potential Ecological Impacts of Indian Ocean Tsunami on Nearshore Marine Ecosystems
Article from NOAA about the extensive environmental damage wrought by the December 2004 tsunamis.
www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2005/s2362.htm
- MSNBC: Asia's Deadly Tsunami
Collection of articles about the massive December 26th, 2004, tsunami in the Indian Ocean and the Asian and African countries it hit. Includes photos, news, video, and information on recovery efforts.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6758619
- International SOS: Asia Pacific Natural Disaster
Provides resources and information on the countries affected by the December 2004 tsunamis. Includes country-by-country facts and advice, as well as resources on missing and deceased persons, DNA testing, health concerns, and security.
www.internationalsos.com/members_home/Tsunami
- CBC News Indepth: Asia Earthquake
Special coverage of the December 26, 2004 earthquake and the resulting tsunamis. Includes news, photos, survivor stories, maps, and resources for helping tsunami victims.
www.cbc.ca/news/background/asia_earthquake
- How the Earthquake Affected Earth
NASA article looking at how the December 26th Indonesian megathrust earthquake quickened Earth's rotation and changed our planet's shape.
science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/10jan_earthquake.htm?aol39725
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