boxing day tsunami Flashcards
What year did the Boxing Day tsunami occur?
2004
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that triggered the Boxing Day tsunami?
9.1–9.3
True or False: The Boxing Day tsunami primarily affected countries in the Indian Ocean.
True
Fill in the blank: The epicenter of the Boxing Day tsunami earthquake was located off the coast of _______.
Sumatra, Indonesia
Which tectonic plates were involved in the Boxing Day tsunami event?
The Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate
Short answer: How many people were estimated to have died as a result of the Boxing Day tsunami?
Approximately 230,000 to 280,000
Multiple choice: Which of the following countries was NOT affected by the Boxing Day tsunami?
Japan
What was the maximum height of the tsunami waves recorded?
Up to 30 meters (100 feet)
True or False: The Boxing Day tsunami caused significant economic damage in the affected regions.
True
Fill in the blank: The tsunami was primarily caused by an _______ along the tectonic plate boundary.
underwater earthquake
What kind of early warning system was lacking in the Indian Ocean at the time of the tsunami?
Tsunami warning system
Short answer: Name one immediate environmental impact of the Boxing Day tsunami.
Coastal erosion and habitat destruction
Multiple choice: Which organization played a significant role in the international response to the Boxing Day tsunami?
United Nations
What is the term used for the series of large waves caused by underwater disturbances?
Tsunami
True or False: The Boxing Day tsunami was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history.
True
Fill in the blank: The countries most affected by the tsunami included Indonesia, Thailand, and _______.
Sri Lanka
Short answer: What was one long-term effect of the Boxing Day tsunami on the affected communities?
Displacement of populations and long-term economic hardship
Multiple choice: Which geographical feature is primarily responsible for the generation of tsunamis?
Subduction zones
What type of waves are tsunamis classified as?
Long-wavelength waves
True or False: The Boxing Day tsunami led to improved tsunami preparedness and warning systems in many countries.
True
