The indo-australlian plate subducted beneath the eurasian plate, which caused an earthquake of magnitude 9. Sea floor uplifted and displaced water causing tsunami
3 of 7
What were the primary effects?
250,000 deaths; 650,000 injuries; 2 million homeless; 1500 settlements destroyed
4 of 7
What are the secondary effects of the tsunami?
Spread of disease; tourism industry suffered; Local economies decline;
5 of 7
What were the immediate responses?
Run to higher ground; help save people; within 48hrs temporary hospitals were set up; bury dead bodies to prevent spread of disease; international charity aid sent out
6 of 7
What were the long-term responses?
Rebuil houses and towns; rebuild infrastructure; repair water'sewage pipes; roads cleared to provide better access to towns; early warning system installed to reduce impacts in future.
Comments
No comments have yet been made