Recent Seismic Event - Indian Ocean 2004 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What were the primary impacts of the Boxing Day tsunami?
A
- 250,000 people are estimated to have been killed, including many tourists
- Thousands of people were made homeless
- Lack of food as many fish died and farms were destroyed
2
Q
What were the secondary impacts of the Boxing Day tsunami?
A
- Outbreaks of diseases such as cholera
- Hundreds of people lost their jobs as tourist hotels in Thailand were destroyed
- Coastal ecosystems like mangroves and corals were destroyed/polluted
3
Q
What were the short-term responses of the Boxing Day tsunami?
A
- Thousands cut off from emergency support due to lack of freshwater supplies, instability and disruption of local infrastructure
- UK Government = £75 million aid
- Freshwater, water purification tablets, food, sheeting in aid etc.
4
Q
What were the long-term responses of the Boxing Day tsunami?
A
- The government declared a buffer zone prohibiting building on coastline
- Community awareness programmes mapped in place
- An early warning system was installed - The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System
- Sustainable restoration - planting of 56,000 mangroves
5
Q
When did the Boxing Day tsunami happen?
A
26th December 2004
6
Q
Where did the tsunami happen?
A
Earthquake struck off of the coast of Sumutra
7
Q
What magnitude was the earthquake that caused the tsunami?
A
9.1 magnitude
8
Q
How fast did the tsunami travel?
A
Up to 500mph
9
Q
How many people were estimated to have been killed?
A
250,000 people are estimated to have been killed including many tourists
10
Q
How long did the tsunami last for?
A
Seven hours and reached Indonesia and Thailand
