Tsunami are powerful waves created by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace large volumes of water. They can reach heights over 30 meters and speeds over 700 km/hr, destroying everything in their path. The devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed over 118,000 people across several countries, displaced millions, and caused widespread damage to infrastructure and the environment. Relief efforts provided temporary housing, food, water and medical aid to victims, but recovery is a long process and many remain in need of support years later.

1. Tsunami The Most Destructive CataclysmPresented By:- Manisha Keim(X –C)

2. What’s a Tsunami?A Japanese word with English translation, "harbor wave."“Tsu” means harbour, “nami” means wavesScientifically it is called “Seismic Sea Waves” as seismic is the word related with earthquake generating mechanismAlso known as “ Tidal Waves” by the general public, which is a misnomer.

3. View of a Tsunami Taken By A Satellite

4. Generation Of Tsunamis A Tsunami is generated when a large amount of water is displaced which is done-:Mainly By The Earthquakes.By The Landslides.By Volcanic Eruptions.By Impact Events like Meteorite impacts

5. Earthquakes – The Major CauseThe Sea floor abruptly deforms and displaces the sea water lying above.Large vertical movements of earth's crust can occur at plate boundaries which are called “faults”.

6. Why It’s Destructive?Tsunamis may reach a maximum vertical height onshore above sea level, often called a run up height, of 10, 20, and even 30 meters.For a typical ocean Depth of 4000m, a tsunami moves with a speed about 700km/hr.The fast-moving water associated with the inundating tsunami can crush homes and other coastal structures.

7. The Tsunami Affected Countries

8. The Tsunami Affected Countries

9. Signs Of An Approaching TsunamiOften no advance warning of an approaching TsunamiAn earthquake felt near a body of water may be considered an indication that a tsunami will shortly follow.

10. Warnings And PreventionEarly warnings come from the nearby animals as they sense danger and flee to higher grounds.Tsunami walls for the reduction in the damage.Tsunami warning system alert the people before the wave reaches the shore

11. IMPACTS OF 2004 TSUNAMILoss of human lifeshortage of food and drinking water damage of the infrastructurespreading of diseaseseconomic damage such as fishing business, tourism, shippingenvironmental impact for many years on ground water , soil and ecosystem

12. The Destruction Of TsunamiTsunami death toll tops 118,000.Around 10,000 killed in India.In Thailand, more than 4,000 are feared dead and dozens of deaths are reported in Malaysia, Myanmar and Maldives.WHO estimates five million people are without basic needs.

13. Calong, A land of 13,000 “ vaporized” by Tsunami

14. The Tsunami That Struck ThailandOnDecember 26, 2004

15. The Islamic ReliefResponded to the emergency in hours.Building enough homes to accommodate five families a week.Highly successful because of the close and constant involvement of the affected communities.Still working for the betterment of the victims.

16. Relief Works In India Donations done under the Prime Minister Relief Fund.Rice, mats, medicines were provided.ITC distributed over 1 lakh shirts to the victims.New houses were provided.

17. Still Waiting……… Tsunami Recovery: 2 Years LaterLife in Indonesia is still abnormal.People are waiting for the relief funds for their betterment.

18. MALDIVESTHAILANDSRI LANKAINDONESIA

19. The EndPresented By:-Manisha Keim X-C (09)