Scientific modelling reworked in the aftermath of Japan shows that Australia is at greater risk of tsunamis than previously assumed, according to several international experts on tsunamis and earthquakes.
Tsunami
Japan’s monster quake
Crikey media wrap: Japan is struggling to cope after a devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the north-west coast on Friday, causing a tsunami up to ten metres tall and travelling kilometres inland.
Crikey Clarifier: Typhoons, tsunamis and earthquakes — a timeline
The Australian media predictably focused on the local angle, but which earthquake or tsunami happened first, where and why? And are they all connected? Elly Keating spells it out.
Political snippets: A curious case of assault
The case of alleged assault against SA Premier Mike Rann was a fairly odd affair, apparently due to a personal matter. But relax, he tweeted that he was fine! Plus, does the public not care about the earthquakes?
A tsunami of Aussie Aussie Aussie media
If you’re just a headline skimmer, sometimes the only thing you’ll know about a disaster is the Aussie death toll.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: A 21 August 2010 election?
Crikey readers weigh in on the possibility of an August 2010 election and the ageism suffered by potential politicians seeking preselection.
Pacific Islanders’ worst nightmare
Lalomanu is the picture postcard Pacific destination, says Gillian Bradford, white beaches, tree-covered mountains jutting into the ocean and palm trees everywhere. But it isn’t ready for tsunamis like the one today.
Australia isn’t ready for a tsunami
The killer tsunami in Samoa this morning points to the missing link in Australia’s recently completed warning system. We know how to detect tsunamis — we just can’t warn people in time yet.
Banda Aceh: the new grief tourism hotspot
Five years after the tsunami devastated Banda Aceh, Indonesia, grief tourism is beginning. A new commemorative museum has opened and washed up boats are serving as tourist attractions.
Scientists on edge over expected Caribbean tsunami
A ten-story tsunami will hit the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, say scientists. The only question is: when?
