Asian Tsunami *

Question 1

Mag

Answer 1

9

Question 2

Epicenter

Answer 2

Off the west Coast of Sumatra

Question 3

Focus

Answer 3

30km

Question 4

Duration

Answer 4

8 mins

Question 5

Time and Date

Answer 5

26th December 2004 at 7:58

Question 6

Rebound Height

Answer 6

15-20m

Question 7

Death toll and injured

Answer 7

Estimation of 294,000 and 500,000 injured

Question 8

People homeless

Answer 8

5 million people

Question 9

Number of waves

Answer 9

6 waves weighing over 100 billion tonnes in total hit Sri Lanka

Question 10

Protection

Answer 10

No protection in low lying areas e.g. the Maldives

Question 11

Warning

Answer 11

First warning was issued 50 mins after the first tremors were picked up

Question 12

Number of countries affected

Answer 12

Around 13 countries including 2 in Africa were affected.

Question 13

Coastal villages

Answer 13

Some coastal villages were thought to have lost more than 70% of inhabitants.

Question 14

AID organizations and UN agencies

Answer 14

Around 160 organizations and UN agencies were involved in relief efforts.

Question 15

UNDP

Answer 15

The UNDP says construction spending will soon reach approx $2bn.