2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami by Nadeen Mohamed https://padlet.com/nadeenmohamed179/sg90eu7nv2ev89pi en-us 2023-05-03 13:28:07 UTC 2025-12-18 07:14:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Date and Location nadeenmohamed179 https://padlet.com/nadeenmohamed179/sg90eu7nv2ev89pi/wish/2576764124
  • Date: December 26, 2004
  • Location: Off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia

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  • The earthquake resulted from the Indian Plate subducting beneath the Burma Plate, causing the release of massive amounts of energy.
  • The earthquake occurred at a subduction zone, where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, releasing enormous amounts of energy and causing the seafloor to lift and create a large wave.

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  • Magnitude: 9.1
  • The earthquake was one of the most powerful and destructive earthquakes ever recorded.

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  • Countries affected: Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, and others
  • The tsunami waves caused widespread destruction along the coastlines of many countries, with Indonesia and Sri Lanka experiencing the most severe damage.

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  • Widespread destruction of buildings, infrastructure, and communities, with many coastal areas devastated.
  • The tsunami waves caused flooding and landslides, destroying homes, businesses, and other buildings.

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  • Death toll: more than 230,000 people
  • The vast majority of the fatalities occurred in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

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  • The tsunami waves caused significant environmental damage, including coastal erosion, damage to coral reefs and other marine ecosystems, and the displacement of wildlife.

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  • The tsunami caused billions of dollars in damages and economic losses.
  • The economies of the affected countries, particularly those heavily reliant on tourism, were severely impacted by the disaster.

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  • "2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami." Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/2004-Indian-Ocean-earthquake-and-tsunami
  • "December 26, 2004 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami." USGS. https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/science/december-26-2004-sumatra-earthquake-and-tsunami
  • "2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami." Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/2004-Indian-Ocean-earthquake-and-tsunami
  • "Tsunami Facts and Information." National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/tsunamis/

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