Tsunami

Tsunami survivor Rosnita from Sabeugunggung village recieves treatment at an Indonesian army field hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Tsunami survivors Ruti and Darniati from Munte use a church as a temporary hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Young tsunami survivor, Roy Martin, who lost his father (picture on mobile phone shows by his uncle) and mother recieves treatment at an Indonesian army field hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

A tsunami survivor recieves treatment at an Indonesian army field hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

Tsunami survivors recieve treatment at an Indonesian army field hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Tsunami survivors use a church as a temporary hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

Tsunami survivors use a church as a temporary hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Tsunami survivors use a church as a temporary hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Tsunami survivors recieve treatment at an Indonesian army field hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Tsunami survivors recieve treatment at an Indonesian army field hospital at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

An aerial view shows the tsunami devastated Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

Tsunami survivor Ronald holds his newly born baby next to his wife Nelly at a local hospital at the port of Sikakap village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 30, 2010. More than 130 people listed as missing have been found alive on high ground on a remote Indonesian island that was devastated by a tsunami five days ago, an official said.

Tsunami survivors Pidelis and Esty touch their father Brian's body at the Sikakap village's local hospital in the Metawai islands, on October 30, 2010. More than 130 people listed as missing have been found alive on high ground on a remote Indonesian island that was devastated by a tsunami five days ago, an official said.

APIA, SAMOA - OCTOBER 03: Names of New Zealanders lost in the Tsunami are displayed on the Tsunami Anniversary Monument during the National Memorial Service on October 03, 2010 in Apia, Samoa. 189 people were killed and hundreds more injured in Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga in 2009.

In a picture taken on November 1, 2010 tsunami survivors, Narjayati (C), David (L) and Reno (R) wait for a medical check up with the Indonesian Red Cross at Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

A picture taken on November 1, 2010 shows four-year-old tsunami survivor Meita getting a medical check-up from Indonesian Red Cross doctor Al Anshari (R) in Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

A picture taken on November 1, 2010 shows a tsunami survivor getting a medical check-up from Indonesian Red Cross doctor Al Anshari (R) in Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

An armed man stands guard on his rooftop as civil unrest and mass lootings has led to a curfew being imposed; in the background containers are seen scattered amid houses from the tsunami that hit cuased by a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Talcahunao, 20 kms from Concepcion, Chile on March 1, 2010. Chile's earthquake toll soared past 700 on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors and the grim extent of the disaster emerged in coastal areas where homes were washed away by a giant wave. President Michelle Bachelet said she expected the number of deaths to increase further, while her government admitted it had erred by failing to warn Chileans about the tsunami risk following Saturday's 8.8-magnitude quake. ciudad de Talcahuano 20km de concepcion por el tsunami.

A picture taken on November 1, 2010 shows four-year-old tsunami survivor Meita getting a medical check-up from Indonesian Red Cross doctor Al Anshari (R) in Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Men sit in a street devastated by the tsunami in Talcahuano, Chile, March 1, 2010. Chile's earthquake toll soared past 700 on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors and the grim extent of the disaster emerged in coastal areas where homes were washed away by a giant wave. President Michelle Bachelet said she expected the number of deaths to increase further, while her government admitted it had erred by failing to warn Chileans about the tsunami risk following Saturday's 8.8-magnitude quake. ciudad de Talcahuano 20km de concepcion por el tsunami.

A dog sits on a beach hit by the recent tsunami in Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

Sergeant Nandang (R) help Yeses board an Indonesian Army Mi-17 during the evacuation of tsunami victim at Tumalei village in Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

Sergeant Ismanto (R) help Yeses to board an Indonesian Army Mi-17 during the evacuation of tsunami victim at Tumalei village in Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

A picture taken on November 1, 2010 shows a tsunami survivor getting a medical check-up from Indonesian Red Cross doctor Al Anshari (R) in Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

A dog sits on a beach hit by the recent tsunami in Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

A man looks at the devastation around the Lafarge cement factory (background), 05 January 2005, after an earthquake and tsunami slammed into the area in Lhok Nga 10 days ago. It was reported 04 January that over 300 workers at the factory were missing following the tsunami disaster that devastated the coastline of Sumatra 26 December. Lafarge is the world's largest cement company.

The scene of devastate is seen in front of the Lafarge cement factory, 05 January 2005, after an earthquake and tsunami slammed into the area in Lhok Nga 10 days ago. It was reported 04 January that over 300 workers at the factory were missing following the tsunami disaster that devastated the coastline of Sumatra 26 December. Lafarge is the world's largest cement company.

Villagers shelter at a destroyed house at Taparaboat village in the Mentawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 28, 2010 after a 7.7-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami that hit the area. The death toll from a tsunami that pummelled remote Indonesian islands soared to 343 on October 28 as questions mounted over whether an elaborate warning system had failed.

Villagers collect relief at Taparaboat village in the Mentawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 28, 2010 after a 7.7-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami that hit the area. The death toll from a tsunami that pummelled remote Indonesian islands soared to 343 on October 28 as questions mounted over whether an elaborate warning system had failed.

Villagers search for their belongings at a collapse house at Taparaboat village in the Mentawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 28, 2010 after a 7.7-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami that hit the area. The death toll from a tsunami that pummelled remote Indonesian islands soared to 343 on October 28 as questions mounted over whether an elaborate warning system had failed.

Three local children observe Indonesian military personel unload relief goods for tsunami victims in the Mentawai islands at the port of Sikakap village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 30, 2010. More than 130 people listed as missing have been found alive on high ground on a remote Indonesian island that was devastated by a tsunami five days ago, an official said.

Indonesian military personel unload relief goods for tsunami victims in the Mentawai islands at the port of Sikakap village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 30, 2010. More than 130 people listed as missing have been found alive on high ground on a remote Indonesian island that was devastated by a tsunami five days ago, an official said.

In a picture taken on November 1, 2010 villagers wait for aid at Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

In a picture taken on November 1, 2010 villagers watch Indonesian Red Cross workers from the window of a building at Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

In a picture taken on November 1, 2010 villagers wait for aid at Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

In a picture taken on November 1, 2010 Indonesian Red Cross workers and foreign helper Josh Symon (3L black t-shirt) unload aid at Bulasat village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Students use a boat to travel to school at Sikakap village in South Pagai, in the Metawai islands, west of Sumatra island on November 2, 2010, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesian tsunami survivors have complained they are being forced to scavenge for wild roots because aid had not arrived a week after the wave crushed their remote villages.

Villagers search for their belongings at a collapse house at Taparaboat village in the Mentawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 28, 2010 after a 7.7-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami that hit the area. The death toll from a tsunami that pummelled remote Indonesian islands soared to 343 on October 28 as questions mounted over whether an elaborate warning system had failed.

A villager searches for missing relatives around collapsed houses at Beleraksok village in the Mentawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 28, 2010 after a 7.7-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami that hit the area. The death toll from a tsunami that pummelled remote Indonesian islands soared to 343 on October 28 as questions mounted over whether an elaborate warning system had failed.

Villagers help to unload relief at Tumalei village in Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

Medical workers take care of wounded victims from the village of Munte Baru-Baru hamlet on North Pagai island after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the Mentawai islands, West Sumatra on October 28, 2010. The death toll from the tsunami which struck western Indonesia rose to 311 with another 379 still listed as missing more than two days after the disaster, an official said on October 28.

A villager collects water from the rain at Sabeugunggung village in the Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.

Misbah, sits with her two daughters, Sylvia (L) and Nila (R) at a collapsed house at Tumalei village in Metawai islands, West Sumatra, on October 31, 2010 six days after a 7.7-magnitude quake-triggered tsunami hit the area. Indonesia ramped up aid operations Sunday for victims of last week's devastating tsunami, as the toll climbed despite the discovery of 135 traumatised villagers who were feared dead.