Indonesian Tsunami, LEDC Flashcards
What plates were involved in the Indonesian Tsunamic?
Indo-Australian under Burma plate
When did the earthquake occur and what was the magnitude?
December 26th 2004 measuring 9.1-9.3 on the Richter scale
What magnitude were the aftershocks?
Up to 6.7 on the Richter scale
How much water was displaced?
30km3
How high were the waves?
10m
In Sri Lanka, how many kilometres of coastline were hit?
2260km
How many people died?
227, 898. Indonesia were worst affected with 220,000 dead.
How many tourists were killed?
9000
How many people died in South Africa?
8 people due to high waves
What was the total estimated cost of damage?
$9.4 billion
Why were the effects so drastic?
No warning system in place due to lack of money
Removal of natural barriers
What was put in place in June 2006?
A tsunami warning system became active in June 2006 by UNESCO
3 deep ocean sensors
What was the total amount of humanitarian aid?
Over $14 billion which is the largest international response ever
