Revealed: Anatomy of a Recovery – Tsunami

DISCOVERY CHANNEL TAKES AN INTROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE AFTERMATH OF THE INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI IN REVEALED: ANATOMY OF A RECOVERY

On December 26, 2004, an earthquake measuring 9.3 on the Richter scale occurred off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake triggered a deadly wave of tsunamis, resulting in the destruction of homes and entire landscapes, as well as the worst death toll from a natural disaster in recorded history. In remembrance of the event, this December, Discovery Channel’s REVEALED: ANATOMY OF A RECOVERY takes a look at the relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath, and the lessons learnt from the tragedy that may help us prepare for such disasters in the future.

Five years after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, Discovery Channel revisits the affected regions of Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and the Maldives to take a look at the outcome of reconstruction efforts. REVEALED: ANATOMY OF A RECOVERY provides an insight into the daunting challenges facing governments and humanitarian aid agencies on the long road to recovery, as well as the attempts by the survivors to rebuild their homes and their lives.
Learn about what happens after a disaster strikes and how the process of recovery can contribute to greater understanding of how we can prepare for, even if we cannot control, the forces of nature.

Premiered on Discovery Channel: Southeast Asia on Dec 27 at 8:00 pm; Australasia on Dec 26 at 7:30 pm