Indian Ocean (boxing day) Tsunami Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the epicenter of the earthquake that caused the tsunami?
A
30 miles off Indonesia
2
Q
When did it happen?
A
26th December 2004
3
Q
What was the strength of the earthquake?
A
9 on the Richter scale
4
Q
Five countries effected:
A
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri-Lanka, India
5
Q
How many people died?
A
Over 300,000
6
Q
What is the estimated economic cost?
A
£6.3 million
7
Q
How much money was raised?
A
£32 million
8
Q
What made the effects even worse?
A
Many of the affected countries were LEDCs
9
Q
Short-term responses:
A
Water purification tablets, temporary housing and medical supplies were given from other countries
10
Q
Long-term responses:
A
Destroyed areas rebuilt
Early warning system set up in the countries surrounding the Indian Ocean
