. After the Tsunami: Rapid Environmental Assessment. NATIONAL RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - THAILAND 3. NATIONAL RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - THAILAND Introduction In Thailand, the tsunami hit the Andaman Coast (954 kilometres in length) between and local time. The first waves passed almost unnoticed four to ten kilometres offshore. The second series of waves, however, up to 10 metres high, impacted severely on the six coastal provinces along the Andaman Sea, namely: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. The level of devastation in the six provinces vari
. After the Tsunami: Rapid Environmental Assessment. NATIONAL RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - THAILAND 3. NATIONAL RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - THAILAND Introduction In Thailand, the tsunami hit the Andaman Coast (954 kilometres in length) between and local time. The first waves passed almost unnoticed four to ten kilometres offshore. The second series of waves, however, up to 10 metres high, impacted severely on the six coastal provinces along the Andaman Sea, namely: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. The level of devastation in the six provinces varies significantly depending upon a number of natural parameters including bathymetry, slope, elevation and presence of natural barriers, as well as man-made factors such as coastal land-use and development. The most affected province is Phang Nga, in particular Khao Lak district. Phuket and BCrabi provinces were also severely impacted. In Ranong, Trang and Satun provinces, offshore islands sustained severe damage, but lesser impacts were recorded on the mainland. As of 8 February 2005, the Royal Thai Government casualty estimates were reported at 5,393 dead, 8,457 injured and 3,062 Data Sources UNEP-VJCMC fcora/, seaprass, mangroves). GE8C0 Ibaltjymelryl Tfiailana Heallti Ministry. WHO PuUic Health Mapping i Gl$ group anil UNEP/WHO Healtti and Environment Unkages Initiative imortality). NIMA VMap Level 0. UN Canogiaptvc Section Cartography: UNEP!DEWA/GFttO-Eorope. Febniary 2005 The tXHjndaries and names shown and the designations used on this mapdo not imply otnaat endorsement or acceptance by the Veiled Nations 38. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original UNEP (Contributions from: UNEP-WCMC). UNEP
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