3.1. The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami

Try these first

1. 1.

   What natural disaster caused the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?

   Hint

   Think about the geological factors that can lead to tsunamis.

2. 2.

   Which state in India was significantly affected by the tsunami?

   Hint

   Consider the geographic areas that border the Indian Ocean.

3. 3.

   What primarily caused the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004?

   • Volcanic eruption
   • Underwater earthquake
   • Landslide

   Hint

   Consider the natural events that lead to oceanic disturbances.

4. 4.

   True or False: All locally used materials for reconstruction were safe for earthquake resilience.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the balance between safety and community preferences.

5. 5.

   Analyze the social and economic impacts of using locally sourced materials in reconstruction after the tsunami.

   Hint

   Think about how local economies benefit from community participation.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of NGOs in balancing modern design with local needs in disaster recovery.

   Hint

   Consider case studies or examples of NGOs that succeeded or failed in these efforts.