U.S. Response to the Earthquake in South Asia


With support from a USAID program, a child orphaned by the 2004 tsunami is learning about computers and thinking of his future. (USAID photo)

Aid Efforts Continue Well After Devastating 2004 Tsunami

Almost three years after a tsunami wreaked havoc along the rim of the Indian Ocean, survivors in the hardest-hit countries -- Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand -- are still trying to put their lives back together. A broad range of governments [including the United States], nongovernmental aid groups and individuals continues to provide resources and expertise to help them in the process. (complete text)

Second U.S. Tsunami-Detection System To Launch in Indian Ocean

A second tsunami-detection system for the Indian Ocean will launch from Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of the $1 billion U.S. recovery, restoration and technical contribution to the region after the 9.1-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that devastated the area in 2004. Officials from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are visiting Indonesia to sign a memorandum of understanding with their counterparts from the archipelago nation’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. The agreement focuses on cooperation in ocean and coastal observations and observing systems, marine and coastal hazard mitigation and ocean climate research. (complete text)

U.S. Signs Tsunami-Detection Pacts with Australia, Indonesia

In a major step forward for the fledgling Indian Ocean tsunami warning system, U.S. officials sign agreements with two nations in that region February 23 to strengthen early warning capacity for a range of hazards and cooperate on tsunami-detection technology and warning systems. (complete text)

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