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There are two reasons. First, tsunamis are not as common in the Indian ocean as they are in the Pacific, which has had a warning system since 1949. This meant there was less motivation to build such a system. Second, the Indian Ocean is surrounded largely by countries that are not well economically developed and likely were unable to build such a system. The Pacific, by contrast, is bordered by a number of wealthy nations, most notably the United States, Canada, and Japan.
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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.
Do tsunamis only appear in the Indian Ocean?
No. They can occur in any body of water, and are actually more common in the Pacific. It is only that the worst tsunami in living memory occurred in the Indian Ocean. The Pacific actually had a tsunami warning system decades before the Indian Ocean did.
You mean really they dont have any warning for a tsunami in any state but the us?
This is not true. There has been a warning system for tsunamis in place around the entire Pacific Ocean since the 1940s. In fact, Japan is probably even better prepared for a tsunami than the US is. More recently, a tsunami warning system was created in the Indian Ocean.
Did Indonesia and Thailand see the tsunami coming in 2004 with their technology?
No. At the the time there was no tsunami warning center in the Indian Ocean. They received no warning. The first indication anyone in Indonesia got was the ocean receding before the tsunami struck, but most people did not know that this was a sign of a tsunami.
The tsunami warning system protects coastal areas around the .?
Pacific Ocean
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 didn't victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami know that the deadly waves were coming?
There are two main reasons. First, at the time, there was no tsunami warning system for the Indian Ocean, only for the Pacific. Second, most people, even most educated Western tourists, did not know the warning signs of a tsunami.
Do tsunamis only appear in the Indian Ocean?
No. They can occur in any body of water, and are actually more common in the Pacific. It is only that the worst tsunami in living memory occurred in the Indian Ocean. The Pacific actually had a tsunami warning system decades before the Indian Ocean did.
You mean really they dont have any warning for a tsunami in any state but the us?
This is not true. There has been a warning system for tsunamis in place around the entire Pacific Ocean since the 1940s. In fact, Japan is probably even better prepared for a tsunami than the US is. More recently, a tsunami warning system was created in the Indian Ocean.
Why wasn't there a tsunami warning system inthe Indian Ocean before 2004 tsunami?
Unfortunately that part of the world is considered to be third-world. They didn't have the technology or resources to have one.
Did Indonesia and Thailand see the tsunami coming in 2004 with their technology?
No. At the the time there was no tsunami warning center in the Indian Ocean. They received no warning. The first indication anyone in Indonesia got was the ocean receding before the tsunami struck, but most people did not know that this was a sign of a tsunami.
The tsunami warning system protects coastal areas around the .?
Pacific Ocean
Where does a tsunami warning system now operate?
It could be in Japan. Because in Japan had often Tsunami
What ocean do tsunami warning systems protect coastal areas?
There is no real way to warn about them because there is no earthquake warning system.
Could the 2004 tsunami have been predicted?
Seismometers or earthquake sensors placed near fault zones. They do not make a judgment that a tsunami is coming, but indicate that it is possible. The tsunami's travel across deep water almost invisible, but generate astounding heights when coming ashore in shallow water. That is why some warnings are issued and no tsunami appears. It takes certain things to happen to generate a tsunami.
Why is it called Indian Ocean Tsunami Not Indonesian Tsunami?
Because the tsunami spreed all across the Indian Ocean ,not only in Indonesia.
How much do Tsunami warning systems cost?
The cost of tsunami warning systems can vary depending on various factors such as the size of the area to be covered, the level of technology and sophistication, and the specific requirements of the system. However, it can range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars for installation and ongoing maintenance.
