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Did scientists detect the earthquake in the 2004 tsunami in time to warn people?
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∙ 13y ago
yes but there was not an early warning system so they could not tell the people.
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How many lives were lost in the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on December 26th 2004?
It seems that scientists and doctors are still working out how much people lost their lives in the Japan Tsnami and Earthquake in 2012, on websites people are saying more than 500,000 but there isnt an exact number yet.
Is earthquake a type of tsunami?
No, a tsunami MAY occur after an earthquake, if the epicenter of the quake was underwater. Tsunamis do not always follow an underwater earthquake, though. That adds to people's uncertainty after a quake, especially about whether they should flee to higher ground after a quake.
Can a 6.0 earthquake cause a tsunami?
well an earthquake with a magnitude of 1 can cause a tsunami of about 6ft lol heres a chartTsunami magnitude mTsunami heightHDamage-150 cmNone01 mVery small damage12Coastal and ship damage24 ~ 6Damage and lives lost in certain landward areas310 ~ 20Considerable damage along more than 400 km of coastline430Considerable damage along more than 500 km of coastlinenote that magnitude is above the height of the tsunami
Water displaced by an undersea earthquake may produce what?
Water displaced by an undersea earthquake may produce large, violent tsunamis. The most deadly tsunami in recorded history hit Indonesia on Christmas Day, 2004. At least 280,000 people were killed or missing.
How many people were killed in the earthquake of Alaska in 1964?
The Anchorage Earthquake:The number of deaths from the earthquake and the tsunami that it created totalled at least 131 people including 16 as far away as Oregon and California. Death as a direct result of the Good Friday earthquake however was only nine with all other were blamed on the tsunami.
How many people did the tsunami and earthquake in Japan?
5
How did the 1775 earthquake and tsunami effect lisbon?
At least 60000 people died. 40000 from the 8,6 earthquake, another 20000 from the Tsunami wave.
Who can be affected by an earthquake?
Anyone can; even people continents away can be affected by really strong earthquakes. Japan had an earthquake and a tsunami that caused a tsunami in Hawaii.
How people are missing in japan after the earthquake and tsunami?
over 10000
How many people die in the tsunami and earthquake in japan?
0ver 3000 :(
Where were the last earthquake that killed lots of people?
haiti and the tsunami of japan
How many people were killed after the tsunami and earthquake?
over atleast one.
How many people are killed in Japan?
There was about 2000 people killed because of the Tsunami and earthquake
How many people are missing in japan?
over 1,000 people died in the earthquake and tsunami
How many lives were lost in the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on December 26th 2004?
It seems that scientists and doctors are still working out how much people lost their lives in the Japan Tsnami and Earthquake in 2012, on websites people are saying more than 500,000 but there isnt an exact number yet.
Where did the people have to sleep earthquake tsunami in Japan?
They had to sleep in the hall with sleeping bags.
What are the effects of the tsunami and earthquake in japan?
lots of damage and tons of people homeless.
