Tsunami Flashcards
What is our case study for a tsunami?
Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Boxing Day Tsunami.
Where was the epicentre of the earthquake that triggered the Tsunami?
30 miles off the west coast of Northern Sumarta, Indonesia.
Name the 2 plates that meet off western Indonesia?
The Indo-Australia.
Eurasian.
When did this happen?
26th December 2004.
What was the strength of the earthquake that triggered the tsunami?
9.0 on richter scale.
Name 5 countries affected by it?
Thailand. Sri Lanka. Maldives. Kenya. Malaysia.
How many people died in the india ocean tsunami?
Over 300,000.
What is the estimated economic cost?
£6.3 billion.
How much money did the DEC earthquake/Tsunami disaster appeal fund raise?
£32 million.
Many of the countries affected are what?
LEDCS.
The counties affected didn’t have money to do what?
Predict.
Plan.
Cope with major natural disasters.
There was no what?
Tsunami warning system in place.
The Indian Ocean tsunami led to what?
Biggest disaster relief effort ever known.
What did help from all over the world include?
Food
Shelter.
Medical supplies.
Money.
What did the international relief organisation do?
Tried to get blankets.
Tents.
Clean water.
Food as fast as possible.
