Friday, December 31, 2004

Phuket Tsunami

Check out the Phuket Tsunami blog for a firsthand account of the tsunami in Phuket. He has links to eyewitness video footage as well. It's shocking stuff, but worth reading to understand better what happened this Boxing Day.

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

Whilst we're still busy with after-Christmas goings on, I can't help watching the tragedy unfolding in the wake of the Indian Ocean earthquake on Sunday, the 26th December. I thank God that no one I know is there at the moment, but my honeymoon was in Phuket and I really feel for all of the lovely people that made it such a great holiday for us.

There are some good sites up for people to get information and help from, here are two of the ones I've found best:

The South-East Asia Earthquake and Tsunami blog has lots of very helpful information for people affected by this disaster, or who want to help those affected.

Wikipedia's 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami web page is full of interesting technical information and some very well organised up to date information.

If nothing else, this is a great reminder that Christmas is meant to be about giving help to others, so check out either of those sites for ways you can donate, or otherwise help out.