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How many lives were lost in the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on December 26th 2004?
It seems that scientists and doctors are still working out how much people lost their lives in the Japan Tsnami and Earthquake in 2012, on websites people are saying more than 500,000 but there isnt an exact number yet.
Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
Was the Haitian earthquake the 2nd highest ever on the Richter scale?
No. The second highest earthquake magnitude (depending on the source of the information) was either the Boxing Day 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake (magnitude 9.1 - 9.3) or the 1964 Alaskan earthquake (magnitude 9.2). The Haitian Earthquake in January 2010 had a Richter magnitude of 7.2.
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 are some of the oceans around Africa?
there are only 2 oceans SURROUNDING Africa. They are the Indian ocean and the Atlantic ocean.
Where was the earthquake in the Indian ocean?
In the Indian Ocean
What is the most famous earthquake that has ever happened?
2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
What happened during the Indian Ocean earthquake?
A tsunami happened during the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 24 2004
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in the Indian Ocean?
Between 9.1 and 9.3.
Is 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami the same?
Yes, the 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused the tsunami.
Where was the earthquake caused in Indian ocean?
Near the coast of Indonesia. xo
What is the most dangerous tsunami that has happen?
it was in INDIAN OCEAN it was a 9.3 earthquake.
What was the cause of the Indian ocean tsunmai?
An earthquake caused an undersea landslide. it also can form by an under water earthquake
How many aftershocks did the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake cause?
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake resulted in thousands of aftershocks. Some sources estimate there were over 50,000 aftershocks following the main earthquake, with magnitudes ranging from 4.0 to 7.3.
What disaster occurred on Boxing Day 2004?
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
What were the long term and short term effects of the Indian Ocean Earthquake?
everything
'how did the Indian ocean earthquake start'?
Because of faults in the Earth's techtonic plates
