Tsunami in Penang - Trail of Destruction

The following pics were sent to me by a friend.


IN THE BEGINNING: The waves starting to crest due to the shallow waters. Pix by NST Online reader JB who was at the scene.


FIRST WAVE: The waves crashing onto the retaining wall of the E&O hotel in Penang. Pix by NST Online reader JB


SIGNS OF DANGER: Breaking waves churning up the silt along the shoreline.Pix by NST Online reader JB


RELENTLESS: Waves pounding the shores. Pix by NST Online reader JB


STRUGGLING TO STAY AFLOAT: Two fishing boats caught in the torrent of waves. Pix by NST Online reader JB


GOD HELP THEM: Two boats, one already swallowed by the waves. The other is trying to stay afloat. Pix by NST Online reader JB.


Waves starting to flood the Gurney Drive area. Pix by NST Online reader JB


OVER NOW: The shoreline after being hit by the waves resulting from the quake in Sumatra. Pix by NST Online reader JB


GONE: Water receding from the Gurney Drive shoreline. Pix by NST Online reader JB