Tsunami 2004

The 2004 Indian Ocean

earthquake was an undersea
earthquake that occurred at
00:58:53 UTC on December
26, 2004, with an epicentre off
the west coast of Sumatra,
Indonesia. The earthquake
was caused by subduction and
triggered a series of
devastating tsunamis along the
coasts of most landmasses
bordering the Indian Ocean.

It killed more than

225,000 people in eleven
countries, and inundating
coastal communities with
waves up to 30 meters
high. It was one of the
deadliest natural disasters
in history. Indonesia, Sri
Lanka, India, and
Thailand were 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.

Since 1900 the only

earthquakes recorded
with a greater magnitude
were the 1960 Great
Chilean Earthquake
(magnitude 9.5) and the
1964 Good Friday
Earthquake in Prince
William Sound (9.2).

It caused the entire planet

to vibrate as much as 1
cm and triggered other
earthquakes as far away
as Alaska. The disaster is
known by the scientific
community as the Great
Sumatra-Andaman
earthquake and is also
known as the Asian
Tsunami and the Boxing
Day Tsunami.

The plight of the many

affected people and
countries prompted a
widespread
humanitarian response.
In all, the worldwide
community donated
more than $7 billion in
humanitarian aid.

2004 Indian Ocean earthquake

Tsunami strikes Ao Nang, Thailand.

Date: December 26, 2004Magnitude9.3

Depth:30 km

Type: undersea (subduction) earthquake

Countries/regions affected: Indonesia (mainly in
Aceh), Sri Lanka,
India (mostly in Tamil Nadu), Thailand.

Tsunami: Yes
Casualties: 229,866 / 2nd deadliest earthquake of all
time

Amplitude of the wave

Waves up to 30 meters and 100 feet high!!!

How the shape of beaches affected

the amplitude of the wave.
Depending on the depth of the water,
the beach had, decided how much
destruction it will make.

Whether Scientists detected the

earthquake in time to warn people
about it.
WARN THE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY!!!

Why most people did not get a

warning?
Scientists didnt warn people to go away

because maybe they were not sure about

the earthquake and then the people
discuss badly their names and it could
cause to them, an unemployment.
The countries would have lack of tourism.
Because of other countries benefits.

What can be done to reduce the loss of life

and damage if another tsunami occurs in
the same area?

Inform to all people the fact.

Go somewhere safer.
Go to a high place to protect yourself from the

flooding.
Example: on the roof of your house, or to a high
mountain.

By
Antonis Poullou