Earth Talk - November 17,1998
[Reprinted from The National newspaper, Papua New Guinea, 17 Nov 1998]
Hugh Davies
Geology Department
University of Papua New Guinea
The theme this week is analysing and learning from the damage.
THE EVENTS OF 17 JULY AT SISSANO MISSION
Father Otton's story
Damage to the Mission
The wave lost momentum after travelling 400 m
David Monana's story
Map of Sissano Mission
Factors that provide protection - general
Factors that provided protection at Sissano