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56 pp.
| Raintree |
August, 2006 |
LibraryISBN 1-4109-2277-4$32.86
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4-6When Disaster Struck series.
This volume begins with a brief description of the 2004 tsunami that struck Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India. The text then presents a chronological narrative to provide a comprehensive discussion of the events leading to the tragedy, the human loss, the environmental impact, and the need for improved warning systems. Maps, photographs, sidebars, diagrams, and personal accounts are included on the busy pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.