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The earthquake that occurred in the Indian ocean on December 26, 2004, measured 9.1 to 9.3 on the moment magnitude scale, which is the modern equivalent of the Richter scale. This powerful earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that affected several countries around the Indian Ocean, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. It remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.
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Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
Was the Haitian earthquake the 2nd highest ever on the Richter scale?
No. The second highest earthquake magnitude (depending on the source of the information) was either the Boxing Day 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake (magnitude 9.1 - 9.3) or the 1964 Alaskan earthquake (magnitude 9.2). The Haitian Earthquake in January 2010 had a Richter magnitude of 7.2.
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.
What are some of the oceans around Africa?
there are only 2 oceans SURROUNDING Africa. They are the Indian ocean and the Atlantic ocean.
How high were the Japanese tsunami 2011 waves?
In the year 2004, the Indian Ocean was hit with an undersea earthquake that resulted in a tsunami hitting Thailand and surrounding landmasses. Over 200,000 people were killed in more than a dozen different countries.
Where was the earthquake in the Indian ocean?
In the Indian Ocean
What is the most famous earthquake that has ever happened?
2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
What happened during the Indian Ocean earthquake?
A tsunami happened during the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 24 2004
What was the magnitude of the earthquake in the Indian Ocean?
Between 9.1 and 9.3.
Is 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami the same?
Yes, the 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused the tsunami.
What is the most dangerous tsunami that has happen?
it was in INDIAN OCEAN it was a 9.3 earthquake.
Where was the earthquake caused in Indian ocean?
Near the coast of Indonesia. xo
How many aftershocks did the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake cause?
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake resulted in thousands of aftershocks. Some sources estimate there were over 50,000 aftershocks following the main earthquake, with magnitudes ranging from 4.0 to 7.3.
What was the cause of the Indian ocean tsunmai?
An earthquake caused an undersea landslide. it also can form by an under water earthquake
What were the long term and short term effects of the Indian Ocean Earthquake?
everything
'how did the Indian ocean earthquake start'?
Because of faults in the Earth's techtonic plates
What was the intensity of the Indian Ocean earthquake?
the intensity was high reaching an 98 ftTsunami
