Indian Ocean Tsunami (Boxing Day Tsunami) Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the epicentre of the hazard?
A
Indian Ocean, West Coast of Sumatra.
2
Q
What plates caused the earthquake to occur?
A
Burma Plate sub-ducted the Sunda Plate causing build up of stress on plates.
3
Q
How many people died?
A
230,000
4
Q
How many people were seriously injured?
A
650,000
5
Q
How many people lost there homes?
A
1.74 million people lost there homes.
6
Q
How much was the total damages estimated to cost?
A
US $470 million
7
Q
What did the tsunami cost the fishing industry?
A
£226 million.
8
Q
What were the short term responses for tourist resorts?
A
Quickly rebuilt eg Phuket Thailand
Evacuation
9
Q
What was the long term response from the tsunami?
A
The United Nations set up a tsunami warning system for the Indian Ocean.
Tsunami awareness was taught and prepared in school.
