2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
When was it
A
26th December 2004
2
Q
Max tsunami height
A
30 meters
3
Q
What is the level of development
A
MIC/LIC
4
Q
What did coastal erosion and subsidence cause
A
Some shorelines to disappear into the ocean while the uplift forced coral reefs to rise above its surface
5
Q
How many dead
A
230,000
6
Q
Risk (high or low, why)
A
High
Densely populated, popular tourist destinations, lack of early warning systems, poor infrastructure, many communities situated close to the coast
