Plate Tectonics Case Studies-Asian Tsunami Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Along the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia
Asia
2
Q
What
A
Tsunami - large wave
3
Q
When?
A
26th December 2004 (boxing day)
4
Q
Why?
A
Earthquake in Indian Ocean-9.1 on Richter scale
Indo-Australian plate beneath Eurasian plate
5
Q
Who?
A
Areas most affected- Indonesia, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka
6
Q
Impact
A
220,000+ killed
2 million homeless
500,000+ homes destroyed
7
Q
Impact
A
Infrastructure destroyed
Fishing/tourist industry affected
Disease
Crops/farmland destroyed-saltwater
8
Q
Why catastrophic?
A
No warning system
LEDCS-not afford preparation
Densely populated coastal communities
9
Q
Responses (immediate)
A
Temp shelter Search and rescue Emergency food/water Medical aid International
10
Q
Responses (long term)
A
Rebuild houses/infrastructure
Implement warning system
