Survivors Reflect on 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

An international research team led by the British Antarctic Survey has received £3.7 million to study how glacier calving in Antarctica triggers underwater tsunamis that contribute to ocean mixing, impacting climate and marine ecosystems. This project, named POLOMINTS, challenges traditional views on ocean mixing, suggesting that calving glaciers could rival wind-driven processes in redistributing ocean heat. Meanwhile, National Geographic's new docuseries, 'Tsunami: Race Against Time,' commemorates the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which killed over 220,000 people across 14 countries. The series features personal accounts from survivors and insights from scientists, vividly portraying the disaster's impact. Survivor Louis Mullan recounts the harrowing moment he and his brother fought for survival as the tsunami struck while they were on holiday in Thailand. The documentary intertwines emotional survivor stories with scientific explanations to educate viewers about the disaster's significance.