Boxing Day Tsunami 2004 Flashcards
How much of their GDP do they spend on healthcare?
3%
How many doctors per thousand?
0.2
How many buildings were destroyed?
141 000
How many people were made homeless?
1.7 million
Why was December a bad time for the tsunami?
It is the peak time for tourism
Was there a warning system?
No - the only seismological equipment in Indonesia was on the island of Java
What was the issue with the station?
It had no telephone line
What was the impact of this?
Officials in Jakarta were alerted to the tsunami but didn’t issue a warning because they had no data from the station
How did a lack of education worsen the disaster?
People gathered stranded fish when the sea retreated; leaving them at the mercy of the tsunami
What is Indonesia’s GDP per Capita?
$10 200
How much was raised in relief?
£8bn
What had humans done to mangrove swamps? What was the impact?
Cut down for tourist purposes - but are an important natural sea defence
How many people died?
230 000
What was the cost of damage?
$10bn
Rationale?
Shows low a lack of preparedness can lead to disaster
