Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004

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230,000 - 280,000

How many lives were lost in the Indian Ocean Tsunami?

51,000

How many vessels were lost in the tsunami?

An underwater earthquake

What caused the tsunami?

Deep ocean, Assessment, Reporting of Tsunamis

What does DART stand for?

United States Pacific Tsunami Warning System

What does USPTWS stand for?

Sterile

What is it called when the soil contains too much salt?

Bhaka

What is the Capital City of Bangladesh?

New Delhi

What is the Capital City of India?

Jakarta

What is the Capital City of Indonesia?

Nairobi

What is the Capital City of Kenya?

Kuala Lumpur

What is the Capital City of Malaysia?

Naypyidaw

What is the Capital City of Myanmar (Burma)?

Mongadishu

What is the Capital City of Somalia?

Colombo

What is the Capital City of Sri Lanka?

Bangkok

What is the Capital City of Thailand?

Bunda Aceh

Where was the tsunami located?

Mangroves, Coral Reefs, Forests, Coastal Wetlands, Vegetation, Sand Dunes and Rock Formations

Which ecosystems were damaged in the tsunami?

Bananas, Mango and Rice

Which three plantations were destroyed in Sri Lanka?

Fishing and Tourism

Which two industries were most affected by the tsunami?

14 Billion USD

From the worldwide community, how much was donated?


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