Tsunami Case Study - The Indian Ocean Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
What are tsunamis caused by?
A
Underwater earthquakes
2
Q
What speed does tsunamis travel at?
A
Between 400 and 600mph
3
Q
What causes the Indian Ocean earthquake?
A
A magnitude 9 earthquake occurred at the Saundra trench, when the indo-Australian plate subducted under the Berma plate
4
Q
Where did the tsunami affect?
A
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, The Maldives and Malaysia
5
Q
What are some features to keep an area prone to tsunamis safe?
A
Flood proofed buildings, offshore breakwater, trees on the beach to break up waves, evacuation roads
