Indian ocean tsunami

Question 1

What is the location of where the tsunami occurred ?

Answer 1

East Indian ocean near Sumantra

Question 2

When did it happen ?

Answer 2

26th December 2004

Question 3

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused it ?

Answer 3

9-9.3

Question 4

What was the vertical displacement of the sea bed ?

Answer 4

15m vertical displacement

Question 5

Which subduction zone did it occur along ?

Answer 5

Indian plate subducting under Eurasian plate

Question 6

What % of disasters recorded in the region previously were linked to tsunamis ?

Answer 6

1-2%

Question 7

How many people died?

Answer 7

300,000 across 2 continents

Question 8

How much vegetation and top soil was removed ?

Answer 8

Up to 800m

Question 9

Give refugee statistic

Answer 9

500,000 forces into refugee camps in Aceh Province

Question 10

Give statistic about livelihood loss

Answer 10

44% of population living in Aceh Province lost their livelihoods

Question 11

Give statistic about females

Answer 11

• In some rural areas 80% of the dead were females

Question 12

How many aid organisations were involved ?

Answer 12

160

Question 13

Give statistic about foreign military troupes

Answer 13

Australia Air force improved air traffic control at Banda Aceh airport

Question 14

How much given in aid donations ?

Answer 14

$14 billion