Natural effects Flashcards
1
Q
How was sea grass in Northern Sumatra affected by the tsunami? What did this causes?
A
hundreds of square kilometers were destroyed which is a major source of food for dugongs
2
Q
How far inland did the tsunami strip vegetation in Sumatra?
A
Up to 800 meters inland
3
Q
How did the tsunami damage coral reefs?
A
- In northern sumatra, 30% of coral reefs were destroyed
- In phuket 5% of coral reefs were destroyed
- In Banda Aceh chunks of coral reef up to 1 tonne were broken off and thrown onto the beach
4
Q
How much of the mangroves in northern sumatra got destroyed?
A
60,000 acres of mangroves were destroyed
5
Q
What are some examples of animals being swept into shore by the tsunami?
A
In thailand, dolphins were swept 500 meters into shore, many sea turtles were killed or injured as they were stuck on mainland
6
Q
What species were affected by the mangrove, coral and sea grass damage?
A
Mangrove - Mangrove Crab
Coral - Napoleon Wrasse, giant clams
Seagrass - dugongs
