"Somewhere, in the long forgotten histories of the human race, we know there have been previous tsunamis."

Fishermen at beach during sunset in Galle: Photo by by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai "Somewhere, in the long forgotten histories of the human race, we know there have been previous tsunamis. Maybe, this was how ancient civilisations suddenly vanished — on a similar, idyllic Sunday morning. And yet, those of our early ancestors, who survived that manifestation of the ocean's wrath, went on with their lives." - Nirupama Menon Rao, High Commisioner of India writing in The Hindu.