Tsunamis 🌊 Flashcards
1
Q
In what year was the tsunami in the Indian Ocean?
A
2004
2
Q
Why does the tsunami wave increase as it approaches shore?
A
Friction cause the orbital movement to become bigger and faster
3
Q
What cause the displacement of water?
A
Usually an earthquake, the plate going into the mantle gets stuck and flips
4
Q
How many people were found dead or missing?
A
230,000
5
Q
How many people lost their homes?
A
1.7 million
6
Q
How many people needed emergency food?
A
5-6 million
7
Q
How much money did foreign governments offer?
A
$7 billion
8
Q
How much money was given through British charities?
A
£330 million
9
Q
Long-term, what was installed?
A
A tsunami warning system
10
Q
How many new boats were supplied?
A
200
