question_answer 3)

List out people and structures that were vulnerable and at risk during the tsunami that hit the Southern coast of the country on 26th December, 2004.                                       

Answer:

People vulnerable and at risk during a tsunami will be        (i) Fishermen when they are near the coast or if they are removing the fish after reaching the shore.                                        (ii) Sailors if they are near the coast or if they are on the ship which is berthed in the port. (iii) People living on the coast or even near the coast, especially around estuaries of rivers.                                                  (iv) Anybody who is near the sea either for work or for sport when the tsunami strikes. Structures vulnerable and at risk during a tsunami will be (i) Homes, offices and other buildings on the seacoast or near to it. (ii) Communication towers, electric poles or any other man-made structures on the coast or near it. (iii) Trees on or near the coast.