ABC News: Tsunami - Wave of Destruction
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"Tsunami: Wave Of Destruction" examines the chain of events that led to the devastating destruction in South Asia and explores the impact of relief efforts in the region. It explains the science of tsunamis, and looks back at other catastrophic natural disasters. Charles Gibson anchors this special, which includes reports from some of the regions most devastated by the tsunami and the earthquake which caused it. Diane Sawyer visits some of the children left orphaned by the tsunami, as well as Buddhist monks trying to make sense of the natural disaster. Scientists explain how the tsunami might have formed and the potential for a similar occurrence in the U.S., as well as the need for improved tsunami warning systems worldwide.
Survivors describing the terrifying moments as the water rushed in as well as personal stories of tragedy and triumph, Interview with President George W. Bush (by Barbara Walters) and U.N. secretary Kofi Annan (by George Stephanopoulos).
Bonus material includes survivors describing the terrifying moments as the water rushed in as well as personal stories of tragedy and triumph.