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How many lives were lost in the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on December 26th 2004?
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∙ 15y ago7,649
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∙ 11y agoApproximately 230,000 people died.
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∙ 10y ago120,000
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What is a large wave created by an earthquake on the ocean floor?
A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake.It is not a tidal wave.
Is earthquake is also called tsunami?
No, an earthquake is a sudden shift in tectonic plates caused by built up pressure. This cause the Ground to shake. A Tsunami is a giant wave. Tsunamis can be caused by an earthquake happening under the ocean
How high were the Japanese tsunami 2011 waves?
In the year 2004, the Indian Ocean was hit with an undersea earthquake that resulted in a tsunami hitting Thailand and surrounding landmasses. Over 200,000 people were killed in more than a dozen different countries.
Can an earthquake happen when a tsunami occurs?
Undersea earthquakes can cause tsunamis, not the other way round. It is the sudden movement of the crust under the ocean which can trigger a tsunami.
How strong was the 2004 earthquake?
2004 Indian Ocean earthquakeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia2004 Indian Ocean earthquakeTsunami strikes Ao Nang, Thailand.DateDecember 26, 2004Magnitude9.3 MwDepth30 km (19 mi)Epicenter locationCoordinates: TypeUndersea (subduction)Countries or regions affectedIndonesia (mainly in Aceh)Sri LankaIndia (mostly in Tamil Nadu)ThailandMaldivesTsunamiYesCasualties230,000+[1][2] (the fifth deadliest earthquake in recorded history)2004 Indian OceanearthquakeEventsTimelineCountries affected: IndonesiaSri LankaIndiamore...ResponseHumanitarianSee alsoWarning SystemLibrary damage2005 Sumatra earthquakev • d • eThe 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by thescientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake.[3][4] The resulting tsunami itself is given various names, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Asian Tsunami, Indonesian Tsunami, and Boxing Day Tsunami.The earthquake was caused by subduction and triggered a series of devastating tsunamis along the coasts of most landmasses bordering the Indian Ocean, killing nearly 230,000 people in fourteen countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up to 30 meters (100 feet) high. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand were the hardest hit.With a magnitude of between 9.1 and 9.3, it is the second largest earthquake ever recorded on a seismograph. This earthquake had the longest duration of faulting ever observed, between 8.3 and 10 minutes. It caused the entire planet to vibrate as much as 1 cm (0.4 inches)[5] and triggered other earthquakes as far away as Alaska.[6]
What happened during the Indian Ocean earthquake?
A tsunami happened during the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 24 2004
What made the 2004 tsanumi?
The 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean was caused by an undersea megathrust earthquake. The tsunami took place on the 26th of December.
How scientists determined the size of the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake?
The scientists determined the size of the earthquake by combining forces when the tsunami triggered them>
Is 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami the same?
Yes, the 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused the tsunami.
What is the most famous earthquake that has ever happened?
2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
What was the height of the India tsunami?
the Indian ocean earthquake of 2004 26th December measured 9.3 on the Richter scale. this earthquake was one of the most worst natural disasters in history. this was no ordinary tsunami but a mega-thrust tsunami.
What is the most dangerous tsunami that has happen?
it was in INDIAN OCEAN it was a 9.3 earthquake.
What disaster occurred on Boxing Day 2004?
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
What year was the Thailand tsunami that killed?
December 26 2004, there was an 9.2 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean which caused almost 200,000 deaths
What year was the Indian ocean tsunami?
26 of December 2004
How the tsunami in India in 2004 occur?
it happened by an underwater megathrust earthquake in the indian ocean.
What world country experienced a tsunami in the year 2004?
The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami (the Sumatra–Andaman earthquake as it is known by the scientific community) occurred on Sunday, December 26, 2004. This disaster impacted Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand.
