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The quake and the tsunami

Michael Hopkin finds out about this week's earthquake, which spurred waves that killed more than 500 people in Java, Indonesia.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on July 20, 2006 06:11 PM |

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Again there is a Tsunami in the Indian Ocean. This area seems to be vulnerable to more Tsunamis. The coastal areas must be specially equipped with early warning system and an effective evacuation system in case of emergency. We don't want a repeat of December 26 2004.

Posted by: Dr.A.Rajagopal Kamath, Popular Science Author in Malayalam | July 21, 2006 06:44 PM

It is sad that we have lost more life due to the quake-instigated Tsunami despite the early warning.I feel that the time has come when people inhabiting such areas should be evacuated by force.Its painful loosing lives because of the wait and see attitude people have developed.It is time to act without their consent!

Posted by: Kemunto D Kenani | July 25, 2006 09:45 AM

Recently there were many enquiries to me regarding the precautions to be taken for surviving tsunami in Kerala. These requests came after reading my popular book Bhookambavum Kolayalithirakalum (Earthquake and Killer waves) which is pulished by DC books, Kottayam. i suggest that the authorities with the help of UN must run campaigns in coastal areas for enlightening the people regarding the need for being prepared for such hazards.

Posted by: Dr.A.Rajagopal Kamath,Popular Science author in Malayalam | November 9, 2006 05:56 PM

I have noted surprising correlation between enhanced solar activity, position of moon and the occurance of earthquakes in south asia. A series of seismic events took palce in december 2004,05 and 06 which were all connected with full moon or new moon. To highlight intense solar activity was also reported during this period. When a coronal mass ejection occurs, when a sun spot strengthens and when it is full moon or new moon south asia is vulnerable for earthquakes. The Sumatra event, lattyr quake, Bhuj quake etc happened within 72 hours of full moon/new moon.

Posted by: Dr.A.Rajagopal Kamath | December 25, 2006 05:44 AM

The tsunami warning system in Indian Ocean must be amde functional in no time. This area is most vulnerable to undersea earthquakes.Again tsunamis may occur.

Posted by: Dr.A.Rajagopal Kamath,Popular Science author in Malayalam | December 26, 2006 05:19 PM

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