1Research Scholar, Harbour and Ocean Engineering, AMET University, Chennai-603 112, Tamil Nadu, India
2Professor, Harbour and Ocean Engineering, AMET University, Chennai, 603 112, Tamil Nadu, India
3Junior Project Officer, Department of Geology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, 600 025, India
4Research Scholar, Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, 600 025, India
* Email: ayyappansmart_91@yahoo.com
Online published on 3 October, 2018.
This article presents an overview of the damage caused by the tsunami on December 26, 2004, along the east coast of the Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. The tsunami struck the Indian coast, along the Cuddalore coastal area where it severely damaged the buildings and properties of the coastal fishing communities. Damages included the large-scale destruction of houses, property, and compound walls; washed-away roads; uprooted electric poles; damages caused to boats and nets; the toss and drag of vehicles; damages of agricultural land; destruction of young coconut trees; loss of human lives; and livestock; and so on. In addition to analysing the damages, the article also evaluates their causes and the remedial measures to avoid these in the future.
Tsunami, Damages, Overview, Disaster management, Cuddalore
