Tsunamis Flashcards
How much magnitude was the Indian Ocean Tsunami on the richter scale?
9.1
How does a tsunami start?
Tsunamis are usually triggered by earthquakes. The crust shifting is the primary effect; a knock-on (secondary) effect of this is the displacement of water above the moving crust. This is the start of a tsunami.
When did the Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
26th december 2004
How many countries did the Indian Ocean tsunami reach?
More than a dozen countries
How many people died in indonesia because of the indian ocean tsunami?
119,000
What are some countries affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami?
India, the maldives, indonesia, thailand
What causes a tsunami?
It is a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean, usually the result of an earthquake below or near the ocean floor
How did indian ocean tsunami happen ?
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