Because unlike the Pacific, there was no established tsunami early
warning system in place and as the earliest victims were either very
remote (Nicobar, Andaman) or politically sealed (Aceh) the very first
effects went unnoticed.
AndrewF
On 03/01/2005, at 5:19 PM, Chris Barker wrote:
> I wonder why there was no call to the various radio stations around the
> area to warn people; it was hours before the tsunami hit some places,
> although Aceh was pretty well ravaged as soon as the earthquake
> occurred.
>
> Chris
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