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1
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What is a tsunami?

A

A special type of wave where the entire depth of the sea is set in motion by an event (earthquake) which displaces the water above it and creates a huge wave

2
Q

The Indian tsunami- case study

When did it happen and why?

A

26th December 2004

Result of the indo-Australian plate subducting beneath the Eurasian plate

3
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The Indian tsunami-case study

What magnitude was the earthquake?

A

9.3

4
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The Indian tsunami-case study

How many people died and got injured?

A

220,000 killed

650,000 were seriously injured

5
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The Indian tsunami-case study

How many people were made homeless?

A

2 million

6
Q

The Indian tsunami- case study

How many settlers in Sumatra did it wipe out?

A

1200 settlements

7
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The Indian tsunami-case study

What were the long term effects?

A

Many hotels destroyed-damaged the tourist industry-main income
Many lost jobs
Schools and hospitals destroyed
Children couldn’t be education and injuries couldn’t be treated

8
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The Indian tsunami-case study

What were the responses?

A

Emergency services struggled, bodies in streets
International community-fresh water, food, medical teams come to help
£75 million UK help
£372 million donated from UK public

9
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The Indian tsunami-case study

What were the responses?
(How were donations spent)?

A

20,000 houses built

100,000 for homeless people

10
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The Indian tsunami-case study

What was set up in June 2006? And what did they do?

A

The Indian Ocean tsunami warning system

They ensured people knew how to respond and that local authorities have plans in plate are essential for its success

11
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How do tsunamis form?

A

Usually triggered by earthquakes

Secondary effect- displacement of water above the moving crust