Indian Ocean boxing day Tsunami Flashcards
When was the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
26th December 2004
what was the magnitude of the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
9.1
How many deaths did the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami have?
250,000 deaths
How many people were displaced in the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
1.7 million
How many homes were destroyed in the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
139,000
What was the cost of damage in the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
$13 billion
What job sector was severely disrupted that the countries rely on heavily in the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
Fishing/ tourism
In the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami there was insufficient waste manage, what waste product was let out into the environment?
Asbestos Sheet
How did the time of year effect the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
occured on boxing day, so during christmas holidays therefore there were alot of tourists there.
How did the level of development affect the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
all developing countries
How did the event itself affect the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
had 30 foot high waves and lasted for hours
How did the preparedness affect the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
No early warning, nice weather lack of preparation
How did the location affect the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
100m from epicentre, reached island in 15 minutes
In the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami how much money did the UN give for relief?
$6.25bn
Who helped search and rescue in the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami?
Red cross and Tourist
