Tsunamis are ocean waves produced by earthquakes or underwater landslides. Tsunamis are most often generated by earthquake-induced movement of the ocean floor. Associated risks include flooding, contamination of drinking water, fires from ruptured tanks or gas lines, and the loss of vital community infrastructure (police, fire, and medical facilities). source: ITIC
9 May 2008
said Disaster Management Minister, Mahinda Samarasinghe during the launch of the seventh meeting of the regional Committee on Disaster Management yesterday....