THE INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI AND ITS AFTERMATH
Death prefers the poor
Aid to tsunami victims has exceeded expectations thanks to public
generosity. But the rich nations have pushed hard to prevent any
cancellation of debt owed by the countries affected by the disaster.
There are lessons to learn from this catastrophe in order to avoid others - particularly those caused by climate
by Frédéric Durand
MOVEMENTS of the Earth’s crust and volcanic activity always cause destruction. Many parts of the world are affected, from California to Turkey and even the French Riviera. But, at the junction of four tectonic plates, Asia is particularly exposed. South-east Asia experienced more than 100 (...)
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