The 2004 tsunami that devastated Sumatra was a reminder that mother nature causes some of the most destructive disasters. Learn about Earth's structure and the tsunami's causes; see efforts to avoid future catastrophes. Produced by an Australian publisher.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2005. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 07, 2015.

Earth's Structure (5:33); --Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes (5:10); -- The 2004 Tsunami (5:29); -- Response, Aftermath, and Warning (7:38); -- Bryson-Tsunami (0:22); .