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Originally posted by Shadowfire
As an added tidbit, Indonesia is known to be rich in Titanium. Titanium ores are often washed up into deposits on shores, and mined. Titanium is relatively rare, and fairly expensive, as it is both lightweight and durable (used for aircraft, guns, medical prosthetics, and our Blue Bomber). The Tsunami washed several thousands of TONS of titanium ore onto the shores of Indonesia, several feet deep in some places. It\'s worth millions of dollars, and, they plan to sell it to aid in the reconstruction of damaged areas.
Now I can\'t help but wonder why that wasn\'t mentioned in the news at all... That\'s some real interesting stuff! Another proof that natural events can have unexpected consequences that don\'t have to be negative.