The Tsunami that occurred in November 2004 killed over 140,000 people, leaving several million homeless in Aceh Province and Sri

The late-December tsunami ushered in 2005 on a somber note, with the death toll at over 140,000 and rising. Several million have been left homeless along the Indian Ocean coast, in particular in Indonesia’s Aceh province and in Sri Lanka. The rebuilding, along with the immediate need for emergency food and medical assistance, will require a global relief effort.

Migratory birds use several ways to help them navigate. While traveling on a clear night they use the stars as guides. On cloudy nights, they may be using the earth’s magnetic field or the wind to help them navigate accurately. While flying during the day, the sun provides help for their precise flight.