Tsunamis

Question 1

How is a tsunami formed?

Answer 1

An earthquake rocks the ocean floor causing the volume of water to be pushed up large waves begin to move away from the epicentre

Question 2

List the main effects of the boxing day tsunami

Answer 2

a quarter of a million people died, Two million people were made homeless.
People were swept away in the waters, which arrived rapidly and with little warning.
Thirteen countries were affected, the worst being Indonesia.
Mangrove swamps helped to act as a barrier to reduce the energy of the water in some areas.

Question 3

Immediate responses

Answer 3

Short-term aid, such as water purification tablets, temporary housing and medical supplies were given from international countries.

Question 4

Long term responses

Answer 4

Islands reliant on tourism and fishing, such as the Maldives, had to rebuild their industries.
An early warning system between countries surrounding the Indian Ocean has been set up