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The Richter scale is a measure of the energy released at the focus of the earthquake, which was a magnitude 9.0 quake that triggered the tsunami.
A tsunami can be measured in wave height and wave speed and it was reported that the height of a tsunami wave that struck a coastal city in Japan's on March 11 at just over 77 feet high. In most places the waves were up to 4 stories high at 10 meters (33 feet).
The wave speed was estimated to be 500mph or 800 kilometers per hour.
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What was the Richter scale of 2004 tsunami?
The Richter scale, was measured to be 9.3, but that was the earthquake that caused the tsunami.
What year did the tsunami happened?
2011
What was bigger the Bali tsunami 2004 or the sumoan tsunami 2009?
The tsunami 2004 was bigger
What is the name of the 2004 tsunami?
Sumatra 2004 2004 Boxing day tsunami
What year was the tsunami in Louisiana?
the tsunami in louisiana was in 2004
What was the Richter scale of 2004 tsunami?
The Richter scale, was measured to be 9.3, but that was the earthquake that caused the tsunami.
What was the height of the India tsunami?
the Indian ocean earthquake of 2004 26th December measured 9.3 on the Richter scale. this earthquake was one of the most worst natural disasters in history. this was no ordinary tsunami but a mega-thrust tsunami.
What year did the tsunami happened?
2011
When did the Asian tsunami occur?
The Asian Tsunami* was the worlds biggest disaster, it measured 9:0 on the Richter scale and it happened on Boxing day in 2004. Many countries were affected. In case you haven't noticed, the countries that were mostly affected were poor as literacy rates were low and the death toll was high. The countries affected were LEDC (Less Economically Developed Countries) therefore they werent able to contact others informing about the Tsunami. *A Tsunami is an underwater earthquake. Hope this anwer helps :D
What was bigger the Bali tsunami 2004 or the sumoan tsunami 2009?
The tsunami 2004 was bigger
What is the name of the 2004 tsunami?
Sumatra 2004 2004 Boxing day tsunami
What is the second strongest earthquake ever measured?
The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake measuring 9.3 on the Richter scale. The strongest was in Japan measuring 9.5
When did the San Andreas fault have an earthequake larger than 5.5 on the Richter scale?
The Sept 28 2004 Parkfield earthquake occurred on the San Andreas and was M6.0.
What year was the tsunami in Louisiana?
the tsunami in louisiana was in 2004
How many people survived the tsunami 2004?
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
How many peoples survived tsunami 2004?
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
When was Blood Tsunami created?
Blood Tsunami was created in 2004.
