Indian Ocean Tsunami

1、Indian Ocean Tsunami December 26th,2004Ten years ago, the world witnessed the biggest single natural disaster in living memory. A massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra created a tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean.This sudden disaster lead to huge casualties and property losses in Indon

2、esia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Maldives and other countries. A quarter of a million people lost their lives. Millions of others lost their loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods. This disaster elicited an outpouring of grief and generosity around the world.Jet Lee Survived From 2004 India

3、n Ocean Tsunami2004, Jet Lee was on holiday with his family in Maldives. During this time, they encounter with a huge tsunami, and they survived from the inch of death.When jet lee recalled this terrible experience, he still felt scared. Jet Lee said whenever the disaster happens, the most important

4、 thing is that to be calm, and we should cherish every moment of life.A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water such as an ocean.Warnings And Predictions I.The ocean receding or rising unusually rapidlyII. Not far from the shore of the ocean

5、, the water surface immediately turn to white, and suddenly appeared a long bright wall of water III. Ships in neritic province suddenly bumps up and down dramaticallyIV. Suddenly from the ocean came the great unusual sound, especially alarming in the night.Step 1: Be aware of natural warnings. Tsun

6、amis are caused by earthquakes on the oceans floor. However, some inland areas will feel the quake days before a Tsunami hits. This was the case in Chile(智利） in 1960. After feeling the tremors, many people took action and headed to high ground early.Step3: Abandon Belongings; Save your life, not you

7、r possessions. Dont take anything with you except a prepared emergency kit. When leaving an area that is expecting a Tsunami, getting out quickly is vital to survival. Just get yourself and your family and go. Step 2: Keep a radio on hand at all times and take official warnings seriously. People who

8、 live in areas prone to tsunamis must always follow official warnings and directions right away. Step6: Climb a tree As a last resort, climb up a strong tree if trapped on low ground. Step5: Dont count on the roads Stay away from washed out roads. Roads are some of the first things that disappear in

9、 a Tsunami. Plan an alternate escape route Step4: Go to an upper floor or roof of a building Only if trapped and unable to reach high ground, go to an upper story of a sturdy building or get on its roof. Step8: Expect the waves to leave Grab on to large floating debris and hang on, if you are escaping after the wave hits. You may get injured, but this step could save your life. Step7: Climb onto something that floats If