Tsunami - Interview with the Moken - Why they knew?

The Moken of Andaman, without any technology, but with an unrivalled knowledge of the sea, were the sole population to have predicted the arrival of Tidal waves. How they can know?
This interview with a old Moken seems to suggest that the singular capacity of Sea Gypsies may be partially attributed to the existance of old stories (boran) passed through generations and related to an ancient, very violent Tsunami.
In addition, the ability of Mokens in forecasting the arrival of killing waves may be also reinforced by relatively recent and more direct experiences: smaller Tsunami, but violent enough to generate fear in this population. These recent Tsunami should have been provoked by localized telluric events, and therefore limited to small areas of Andaman sea.
See the video at higher resolution at WWW.MAIANI.EU/VIDEO

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[gattacc]

Unfortunately I just know that Mr. Chalee passed away the last year :-(

Great Man ! RIP

[Dudongo86]

Is it true about their better underwater view? Interesting video, thank´s.

[MNDValenciano17]

Actually,Personally for me, the description of the video should not say "Without any technology". Because Science is Knowledge, and Applied Science is Technology. Let us remember that Ancient Civilizations are not modern, but ADVANCED! This man has knowledge...

[sayyid14]

Moken Urak Lawoi Patani and cham the Malays group of Thailand

[dogblessamerica]

Excellent, fascinating. What a terrific old gentleman. I prefer living in my boat too!