This picture is from an old blog post which was taken during the #globalmarsweekend program. This was my view from the window. If you look close you will see how calm the seas are. Today 13 years ago it wasn't so. Sri Lanka is one of the countries that were badly effected by the Tsunami where many lost their lives. It was devastating. @global_mars pilot is initiated in a district that was badly effected by the #2004Tsunami. We are happy to spread planetary science "spark" based learning to break the cycle of poverty in this community. #letscomebackstrongmatara @smithsonian @smithsonianmagazine @airandspacemuseum @geosociety @global_mars @buffalostatealumni @buffalostate @bengalsabroad @buffalostateinternationals #TeamPassionLearning #slmars #marslove #marscreate #likeamartian #NASMintern16 #GSAOTFscholar #educator #sciencecommunicator #researcher #hardworker #adventurer #explorer #planetaryscientist #womaninstem #youngscientist #science #stem #matara #outreach #educate