Sumatra Flashcards
1
Q
What was the magnitude?
A
9
2
Q
What plate was subducted?
A
convergent plate boundaries
3
Q
Why was nobody informed?
A
In the Indian ocean - had no warning centre/seismic stations - nobody was informed
4
Q
How far did the wave travel?
A
500m/ph
5
Q
Why was everyone unprepared?
A
No public education - wasn’t aware tsunami followed an earthquake
