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For one thing; it did not just hit Thailand; there were catastrophic impacts in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and India as well. There were a few causes for the high death toll. First, the tsunami struck many coastal areas with dense populations, which put millions of people in danger. Second There was not tsunami warning system for the Indian ocean. As a result, all but the farthest countries from the starting point never received a warning until it was too late. Third, most of the people in the danger zone did not know the waring signs of a tsunami. When the water receded, as it often does before a tsunami, thousands walked out onto the newly exposed ground rather than running for high ground as they should have.
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Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?
tsunamis occur at pacific ocean
Which countries have been most affected by tsunamis in the last 100 years?
Japan India
How often do tsunamis occur in Thailand?
On average, two tsunamis occur per year. Approximately every 15 years a destructive, ocean-wide tsunami occurs. Tsunami's occur when an earthquake causes a significant vertical deformation of the seafloor.
Do most tsunamis probably form near plate boundaries or far from them?
Most tsunamis are tirggered by earthquaes and so usually occur at plate boundaries.
Where are tsunamis most likely to occur?
Tsunamis are most likely to occur along areas of high tectonic activity, which is the trigger of Tsunamis in the first place. Areas of high tectonic activity are near the edges of plates, like the Pacific-North American plate and the Indian plate.
In what ocean did the Thailand tsunami occur?
The Tsunamis that struck Thailand and other countries in 2004 was in the Indian Ocean.
Where do you find tsunamis the most?
Most of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean. They occur mostly in the oceans ring of fire location. Tsunamis occur after an earthquake.
Do tsunamis occur regularly in Thailand?
No. The only one in newer time is the one that occurred on Dec. 26, 2004.
What do you do not do in Japan and Thailand?
dont joke about tsunamis
Do tsunamis occur in summer?
Tsunamis can occur in any season. They are not a seasonal event.
Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?
tsunamis occur at pacific ocean
Which countries have been most affected by tsunamis in the last 100 years?
Japan India
How often do tsunamis occur in Thailand?
On average, two tsunamis occur per year. Approximately every 15 years a destructive, ocean-wide tsunami occurs. Tsunami's occur when an earthquake causes a significant vertical deformation of the seafloor.
Do most tsunamis probably form near plate boundaries or far from them?
Most tsunamis are tirggered by earthquaes and so usually occur at plate boundaries.
Where are tsunamis most likely to occur?
Tsunamis are most likely to occur along areas of high tectonic activity, which is the trigger of Tsunamis in the first place. Areas of high tectonic activity are near the edges of plates, like the Pacific-North American plate and the Indian plate.
What is the percent of tsunamis in the world?
80% of the worlds tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean.
Do tsunamis form at plate boundaries?
Usually, yes. Most tsunamis are generated at subduction zones. However, tsunamis can occur away from plate boundaries if they are triggered by landslides or meteor impacts.
