Boxing Day Tsunami 2004

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When did the tsunami occur?
26th December 2004 @ 7:58AM
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What caused the earthquake at sea?
Indo-Australian plate subducting beneath the Eurasian
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What were the numbers of houses destroyed?
1.7 million
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What furthered the number of deaths?
Lack of clean water & outbreak of waterborne diseases e.g Cholera
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What was the problem with the Mangroves?
Mangroves were destroyed for tourism, yet if they remained would have possessed wave energy
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What was the nature of the coastline and how far was it from the epic-centre?
Low lying and 99 miles
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What did the UN do to help?
Built 20 water towers in Indonesia
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How much did the UK donate?
$175 million
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Which charity donated medicine, clothes and water?
The Red Cross
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What was put into place for future hazards?
Early Warning system and Disaster Management Plans
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