D - Indian Ocean Tsunami Flashcards
When did the Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
December 2004
Where was the epicentre of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
In the Indian Ocean
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that produced the Indian Ocean tsunami?
9.1 - the 3rd highest quake ever recorded
What is the special name given to an earthquake such as the Indian Ocean tsunami?
A ‘Mega-thrust’ earthquake
What plate sort of plate boundary did the Indian Ocean tsunami occur on?
A destructive, subduction boundary
Which 3 plates were involved in the Indian Ocean tsunami?
Indian (oceanic) subduction under Sudan and Burma plates (both continental)
How was the Mega Thrust quake that produced the Indian Ocean tsunami made?
Sudan plate is stuck against the Burma plate, which builds pressure, suddenly released to form a mega thrust quake.
In which directions did the Indian Ocean tsunami spread as a result of the quake?
East and West
How many people died as a result of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
270,000
How far did some effects of the Indian Ocean tsunami reach?
As far as Africa
How many died in the Banda Aceh province?
170,000
Where was the worst hit place as a result of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
Banda Aceh Province - Indonesia
