CNN 's Paula Patton was in Hambantota in 2004 when disaster struck . The landscape was nearly flat after the earthquake , with buildings washed away . Amid incredible devastation , scenes of incredible humanity and generosity .
CNN 's Paula Hancocks was in Hambantota in 2004 when tsunami struck . The landscape was nearly flat after the tsunami , with buildings washed away . Amid incredible devastation , scenes of incredible humanity and generosity .