Case Study - Boxing Day Tsunami Flashcards
1
Q
When was it?
A
26th Dec 2004
2
Q
Where was it?
A
Indonesia
3
Q
What was it?
A
Magnitude 9.1 earthquake that caused a tsunami.
4
Q
How many people were killed?
A
230,000. 130,000 in Sumatra.
5
Q
How many died because of contaminated water?
A
150,00p
6
Q
What do survivors suffer from?
A
Mental trauma
7
Q
What is the estimated economic loss?
A
$9.9 billion
8
Q
How many people needed emergency aid?
A
5-6 million
9
Q
How many German and Swedish tourists died?
A
Over 100p
10
Q
After 2 years, what percentage of people were:
a) without a house
b) without a job
A
a) 40%
b) 30%
11
Q
What was destroyed in Indonesia?
A
30% of coral reefs, 50% of sandy beaches.
12
Q
What was deposited in the ocean?
A
A mix of different types of waste.
13
Q
What percentage of farmland was permanently damaged?
A
20%
14
Q
How many islands were destroyed in the Maldives?
A
42
