TsunamiCreated by: Keegan Cassin

The AnalysisBased upon the tsunami that hit portions of SW Asia on December 26, 2004

What caused the tsunamiTsunami’s are caused by underwater

earthquakesUnderwater earthquakes are caused by

shifting plate tectonicsAs a wave generated by an earthquake

advances into shallower water, it will gain speed and height, becoming even more deadly than a wave out at sea

The cause of the 2004 tsunami in SW Asia was a 9.0 underwater earthquake that gathered great speed and height as it progressed towards land

The devastationBuildings were ruinedStreets were floodedItems ranging from clothing to boats were

scattered through surrounding areasPeople were injured and/or killedThe ecosystem was ruined (i.e. plants,

animals, landforms)

The Relief PlanBased upon the tsunami that hit portions of SW Asia on December 26, 2004

Plan Idea #1Get news stations from around the world to

cover the disaster. But have it unbiased news stations. As soon as people see the devastation, they’ll want to help. While the people are broadcasting it around the world, set up hotline numbers that will be displayed on that channel the entire time. That way, people will see the damage, want to do something, see the number and then they’ll call in and do something.

Plan Idea #2Every country that can afford to donate

money to the country where the disaster struck hardest will do that. Countries that cannot afford to donate money can send personnel over to help out. Whether it be doctors, military, or just regular people helping to get everything back the way it used to be.

Plan Idea #3Have the people in the area that has

experienced the disaster relocate to other areas to receive treatment and get help until they can be guaranteed a place to live and get help in their area.

Plan Idea #4Do nothing at first. As soon as the country reaches

collapsing period, step in. We need to get the countries able to build themselves back up after a disaster instead of other countries having to save them. By doing nothing at first, a country will be dependent upon itself and its abilities to rebuild itself. If it does not prove capable of doing so, other countries will be permitted to step in and offer assistance on how to build it back up. Not rebuild the countries themselves, but educate people on how to rebuild it.