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The earthquake that generated the great Indian ocean tsunami of 2004 is estimated to have released the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Giant forces that had been building up deep in the Earth for hundreds of years were released suddenly on December 26, shaking the ground violently and unleashing a series of killer waves that sped across the Indian Ocean at the speed of a jet airliner.
By the end of the day more than 150,000 people were dead or missing and millions more were homeless in 11 countries, making it perhaps the most destructive tsunami in history.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe worst tsunami ever recorded was either the Andaman-Sumatran tsunami of 2004 (often called the 2004 tsunami) or the Lituya Bay mega-tsunami. The 2004 tsunami was the more devastating tsunami in damage, with a death toll of more than 5,000 deaths, but the Lituya Bay mega-tsunami was roughly 15 times higher but only a death toll of 4 or 5. go to http://www.drgeorgepc.com/Tsunami1958LituyaB.html or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake for more info.
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Why was the 2004 tsunami one of the most devastating?
The December 26, 2004 Tsunami was particularly devastating because it occurred in the Indian Ocean where there is no tsunami warning system.
Why did the Japanese tsunami get so high?
The Tsunami (and most Tsunamis) are caused by earthquakes that take place deep under the seabed. The greater the severity of the earthquake, the larger, and more devastating, a Tsunami will be.
How can a tsunami be destructive?
Devastating. Do a search for the Asian Tsunami of a few years ago.
Where was the 1755 sunami?
The 1755 tsunami occurred in the Atlantic Ocean, affecting coastal areas of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. The most devastating impact was in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon, where the tsunami caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
What country suffered a devastating earthquake and tsunami in March and what catastrophe followed?
Japan, and a nuclear plant exploded
Why was the 2004 tsunami one of the most devastating?
The December 26, 2004 Tsunami was particularly devastating because it occurred in the Indian Ocean where there is no tsunami warning system.
Which country suffered the most devastating earthquake and tsunami in march 2011 and what catastrophe followed?
japan
Why did the Japanese tsunami get so high?
The Tsunami (and most Tsunamis) are caused by earthquakes that take place deep under the seabed. The greater the severity of the earthquake, the larger, and more devastating, a Tsunami will be.
Is there a possibility of tsunami in Pakistan?
Tsunamis are possible in Pakistan. There was a devastating tsunami in Pakistan in 2004.
What are the release dates for Monumental Mysteries - 2013 Hilo's Devastating Tsunami?
Monumental Mysteries - 2013 Hilo's Devastating Tsunami was released on: USA: 20 June 2013
Where was the 1755 tsunami?
In 1755 a tsunami struck Portugal, with particularly devastating effetcs in the capital city of Lisbon.
How can a tsunami be destructive?
Devastating. Do a search for the Asian Tsunami of a few years ago.
Where did the most devastating tsunami happen?
The one that happened in Thailand in 2004 with 4,812 confirmed deaths, 8,457 injuries, and 4,499 missing
When did the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan?
March 11, 2011.
Where was the 1755 sunami?
The 1755 tsunami occurred in the Atlantic Ocean, affecting coastal areas of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. The most devastating impact was in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon, where the tsunami caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
What country suffered a devastating earthquake and tsunami in March and what catastrophe followed?
Japan, and a nuclear plant exploded
How long did the tsunami lasted?
By definition, a tsunami lasts just a few seconds, or a minute or so, since it is a single devastating wave. The destruction lasts until it is cleared up, which can be months or years.
