Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004 Flashcards
When did this tsunami occur?
26th December 2004
Where did the earthquake happen?
Underneath the Indian Ocean
What type of earthquake occurred?
Submarine earthquake
Magnitude?
9.1
How many kilometres west of the island of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean was the epicentre?
200km
What is the island of Sumatra popular for?
Tourists
The subduction of the…
Info- Australian plate under the Eurasian plate
What happens in a tsunami?
Water is displaced; sea floor pushed upwards
How many displaced?
Two million
Name Environmental effects.
Fishing villages; small islands; electric power lines; roads and railways;
Why did fires break out?
Severed water pipes
How many people killed?
Over 250,000- 300,000
What disease was there an outbreak of?
Cholera
What is the name of the warning system set up?
Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System
When was the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System set up?
June 2006
