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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.

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There were warning systems in place, but they were in the Pacific Ocean, not the Indian ocean. This is largely because tsunamis are far less common in the Indian Ocean than they are in the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, there are fewer developed nations bordering the Indian Ocean, so the countries involved generally did not have the means to create such a system. As a result, it was not until after the devastation of the 2004 tsunami that the United Nations stepped in to create a warning system.

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No, there's a warning system for the United states but not for that particular ocean. They're working on putting one together though...

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Yes, however the epicenter of the quake was very close to land ( 80 miles) and the warning was soon followed by the wave.

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When will America have a tsunami?

Tsunamis have been striking America but not of the magnitude of 2004 Asian Tsunami or 2011Japan Tsunami. But still there are no such instruments or devices which could predict a tsunami or an earthquake.


Are geologists able to measure or predict where a tsunami will occur?

No. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, which cannot be predicted. Some areas have been found to be more easily damaged by a tsunami, and tsunamis can be DETECTED in time to give some warning- but not predicted.


What tsunami has been disastrous?

The Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26 2004. It killed over 230 000 people.


How many people died on December 26 2004 as a result of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?

The 2004 Asian Tsunami is believed to have killed an approximately 200,000 people and left millions homeless. 1/3 of these killed people where children as they could not resist the pull. If you want to get more information go to National Geographic.comAn estimated 229,866 people died in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, making the second most catastrophic tsunami in history.According to the link below, the death toll from the 2004 tsunami stands at around 275,950 people.About 230,000 people died but it could be more because a lot of them were buried under rubble and stuff.250,000+ were killed and it is the second largest recorded earthquake ever. The exact numbers are unknown. People's livilyhoods have been ruined, and families torn apart. Think about this for a moment out of respect for them.


Will the Indian Ocean tsunami happen again?

Not from the current location. The ocean floor shift had been building pressure for many years. However, there will probably be another tsunami in the Indian Ocean eventually - there is no way of knowing when. When it does occur it will be a different tsunami from the one that occurred in 2004.

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When will America have a tsunami?

Tsunamis have been striking America but not of the magnitude of 2004 Asian Tsunami or 2011Japan Tsunami. But still there are no such instruments or devices which could predict a tsunami or an earthquake.


How hurricane karina could have been predicted?

It was predicted


Are geologists able to measure or predict where a tsunami will occur?

No. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, which cannot be predicted. Some areas have been found to be more easily damaged by a tsunami, and tsunamis can be DETECTED in time to give some warning- but not predicted.


What more could have been done for tsunami people?

What could be done to save more lives IN A TSUNAMI


What tsunami has been disastrous?

The Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26 2004. It killed over 230 000 people.


What actual event could have been predicted based on the results of Zimbardo's classic prisoner study at Stanford University?

The incident at the Abu Ghraib prison in 2004 is an event that could have been predicted based on the results of Zimbardo's prisoner study. Zimbardo even testified as an expert witness for one of the prison guards.


How many people were homeless after the tsunami in 2004?

Over 500,000 people have been made homeless.


What term is used when a vehicle has a flaw that could not have been predicted or detected?

a lemon


How many people died on December 26 2004 as a result of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?

The 2004 Asian Tsunami is believed to have killed an approximately 200,000 people and left millions homeless. 1/3 of these killed people where children as they could not resist the pull. If you want to get more information go to National Geographic.comAn estimated 229,866 people died in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, making the second most catastrophic tsunami in history.According to the link below, the death toll from the 2004 tsunami stands at around 275,950 people.About 230,000 people died but it could be more because a lot of them were buried under rubble and stuff.250,000+ were killed and it is the second largest recorded earthquake ever. The exact numbers are unknown. People's livilyhoods have been ruined, and families torn apart. Think about this for a moment out of respect for them.


What tsumarmi was the impossible baced on?

The motion picture The Impossible was based on the real-life survival story of the Belin Family who was on Christmas vacation in 2004 when a tsunami devastated the island of Indonesia. Resulting from an earthquake in the Indian Ocean, the tsunami has been given a variety of names including the South Asian tsunami, the Indonesian tsunami, the Christmas tsunami, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the Boxing Day tsunami. The latter name originates from a holiday that is celebrated in certain countries throughout the world on December 26, the actual day the Indonesian tsunami occurred.


Will the Indian Ocean tsunami happen again?

Not from the current location. The ocean floor shift had been building pressure for many years. However, there will probably be another tsunami in the Indian Ocean eventually - there is no way of knowing when. When it does occur it will be a different tsunami from the one that occurred in 2004.


How could the damages be minimised tsunami 2004?

It couldn't have been minimised that much. The problems with tsunamis is that we are still unable to predict them. Things such as high walls and stronger buildings along with better awareness from the people may have minimised the impact. Also pipelines can be fitted with smartmeters which shut of gas and whatever else when they are broken therefore preventing fires, though this wasn't a major issue for the 2004 tsunami.