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The earthquake was initially reported as moment magnitude 9.0. In February 2005 scientists revised the estimate of the magnitude to 9.3.[8] Although the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has accepted these new numbers, the United States Geological Survey has so far not changed its estimate of 9.1. The most recent studies in 2006 have obtained a magnitude of Mw 9.1 to 9.3. Dr. Hiroo Kanamori of the California Institute of Technology believes that Mw = 9.2 is a good representative value for the size of this great earthquake.[9]
The hypocentre of the main earthquake was approximately 160 km (100 mi), in the Indian Ocean just north of Simeulue island, off the western coast of northern Sumatra, at a depth of 30 km (19 mi) below mean sea level (initially reported as 10 km). The northern section of the Sunda megathrust, which had been assumed dormant, ruptured; the rupture having a length of 1600 km.[10] The size of the rupture caused plate shifting of up to 20 m, causing the earthquake (followed by the tsunami) to be felt simultaneously as far away as Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore and the Maldives. [11] Splay faults or secondary "pop up faults" caused long narrow parts of the sea floor to pop up in seconds elevating the height and increased the speed of waves to cause the complete destruction of the nearby Indonesian town of Lhoknga.
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When was the last tsunami before Japan?
The last major tsunami before the 2011 Japan tsunami was the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which struck several countries bordering the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004. This tsunami resulted in significant devastation and loss of life across the region.
What is the name of the 2004 tsunami?
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
When was the last tsunami in china?
i really do not know
When was the last big tsunami?
It was came in 2004 in Indian ocean, 2,50,000 people were killed.
How many peoples survived tsunami 2004?
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
When was India last effected by tsunami?
2004
When was the last tsunami before Japan?
The last major tsunami before the 2011 Japan tsunami was the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which struck several countries bordering the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004. This tsunami resulted in significant devastation and loss of life across the region.
How long did the Christmas tsunami last?
the Asian tsunami lasted 10 minutes
What is the name of the 2004 tsunami?
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
When was the last tsunami in china?
i really do not know
How long did it take the 2004 tsunami to reach Indonesia?
10 mins
What were the most destructive tsunamis?
#1 is the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami #2 is the Messina-Reggio tsunami of 1908 #3 is the Chilean Tsunami of 1960 (these are all of the last century)
How long did the Indian Ocean tsunami last for?
4min 24.29sec
How long did the tsunami last in 2011in japan?
about two months i think
When was the last big tsunami?
It was came in 2004 in Indian ocean, 2,50,000 people were killed.
How long did the japan 2011 tsunami last for?
Go Find it out yourself. Jeez
How many people survived the tsunami 2004?
250,000 people survived the 2004 Sumatra Tsunami.
