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WEEKLY NEWS 1: Tsunami Exhibit

On December 26, 2004, an earthquake created a tsunami that destroyed much of India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. One year later, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago, Illinois, has opened an exhibit to inform, as well as educate, visitors of the scientific aspects of tsunami activity. The exhibit also shows the effects of the destructive waves that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

Working with the Notebaert Museum is Heifer International, a Little Rock, Arkansas, group dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty by giving animals to people in other countries.

"The Tsunami: Science and Hope" exhibit features photos taken of the hard-hit regions such as the Aceh province in Indonesia. The photos, provided by Heifer International, also feature examples of past tsunamis. All photos were taken several weeks ago, showing the temporary homes, people and regions still trying to rebuild.

The museum exhibit, which will be available for view through January 29, excludes photos that may be shocking to younger museum-goers, making the exhibit friendly to all ages. The museum says the exhibit gives audiences a glimpse of the force behind the natural disaster, and does not “exploit” it, according to Mike Sarna, director of exhibits, who spoke with USA Today.

--Written by Joanne Tang

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