Indonesian Tsunami, LEDC

Question 1

When was the Sumatran-Andaman earthquake?

Answer 1

December 26th 2004

Question 2

What was the magnitude of the earthquake?

Answer 2

9.1-9.3

Question 3

How much water was displaced?

Answer 3

30km3

Question 4

How many people died?

Answer 4

227,898

Question 5

Where was the most effected area?

Answer 5

Indonesia with 220,000 deaths

Question 6

How many people died in South Africa due to high waves?

Answer 6

8

Question 7

How many tourists killed?

Answer 7

9000

Question 8

How many people were displaced by the tsunami?

Answer 8

1,800,000 in over a dozen countries

Question 9

What was the total cost of the tsunami?

Answer 9

$9.4 billion

Question 10

What was the cost just in the Aceh province?

Answer 10

$4.5 billion

Question 11

Why was the tsunami so bad?

Answer 11

No hazard management and and removal of coral reefs= removal of natural barriers

Question 12

What became active in June 2006 following the tsunami?

Answer 12

A tsunami warning system by UNESCO

Question 13

What was the total humanitarian aid?

Answer 13

Over $14 billion (biggest international response ever)

Question 14

Which plates are involved in the Tsunami?

Answer 14

Indo-Australian forced under the Burma plate