High schoolers examine hydrothermal vents. In this ocean lesson, students identify changes in physical and chemical properties of sea water caused by hydrothermal vents.

This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Using real seismic recordings from a number of seismic stations, students find the location of the epicenter of the 2004 Sumatra earthquake. They next determine the path of the tsunami triggered by it, and calculate how much lead time...

This resource focuses on the December 26th Indian Ocean tsunami. It explains the anatomy of the Indian Ocean tsunami, as well as what is being done to prepare for future tsunamis. In addition, it shows potential hot spots for future...

A Special Report from the Guardian provides the latest news and reports from the tsunami-afflicted countries. Includes animation of the tsunami.

Scientists used maps and seismic data to produce a computer simulation that accurately shows the creation of the wave that shook the world. In this interactive, examine some of the models and images that reveal details of the tsunami...

A complete, interactive learning activity covering the science of tsunamis, preparedness, research, and historical tsunamis. Excellent animations and real, historical recordings of survivors allow the learner to experience what happens...

The main page for NPR coverage of the Asian Tsunami of December, 2004. Stories from Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, as well as coverage on other aspects of this disaster. 12/2004

BBC's official page for the Tsunami disaster of December 2004. Key Stories, eyewitness accounts, reports from correspondents, and animations provide up to date coverage.