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How were people killed in the 2004 tsunami?
Just like what you would think, they were killed in the 2004 tsunami because they were so close to the water that by the time they saw the wave comming for them, it was to late and they got "swallowed" by the huge wave.
How long was the warning prior to tsunami in japan?
In the case of the 2011 tsunami in Japan, the warning issued for the earthquake that triggered the tsunami was approximately eight minutes. This short warning time made it challenging for people to evacuate in time, leading to significant devastation.
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.
How can tsunami warnings given out by the government?
If the Gov't have access to Tsunami warning buoys, seismographs etc, they can spot the initial disturbance in time to get people away from coastal areas. Radio broadcasts, tv, can be used to tell people to evacuate.
How much time do you have to get to a place of safety to escape the wrath of the tsunami once the first wave come ashore?
A few minutes. Not long. Most of it depends on how strong the quake was that caused the tsunami and how far out it is from land.
How long did it take for the tsunami in Japan to hits its own coast of Honshu after the earthquake. In other words from the time of the earthquake how much time did people have to get away?
A Tsunami can travel as fast a jetliner in flight which is anywhere from 500-600 mph. The earthquake occurred about 80 miles of the coast, although a Tsunami will slow as it hits the coast line, you can figure residents had anywhere from 8 - 15 minutes to get to higher ground. Not much time!
Why did the people in the Tsunami not get warned in time?
Because i didnt want them to
Is flood and tsunami is a disaster?
A flood and a tsunami can be a disaster (natural disaster). But not all the time. The only time you can count these as a disaster, if it has killed many people or people and animals. Like the floods we had in January 2011.
What was the time and date of the Boxing Day tsunami?
it was in 2004 this might not help this much
How were people killed in the 2004 tsunami?
Just like what you would think, they were killed in the 2004 tsunami because they were so close to the water that by the time they saw the wave comming for them, it was to late and they got "swallowed" by the huge wave.
How much time was there between the earthquake and the 2011 tsunami?
There were only minutes(3-4)
How long was the warning prior to tsunami in japan?
In the case of the 2011 tsunami in Japan, the warning issued for the earthquake that triggered the tsunami was approximately eight minutes. This short warning time made it challenging for people to evacuate in time, leading to significant devastation.
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.
How much people died in Japan by Tsunami?
The death toll from the Sensai earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011 is not yet known, and won't be known for some time, perhaps even weeks. At this point, it is reported by CNN that the death toll is 398, with 800 missing.
How can tsunami warnings given out by the government?
If the Gov't have access to Tsunami warning buoys, seismographs etc, they can spot the initial disturbance in time to get people away from coastal areas. Radio broadcasts, tv, can be used to tell people to evacuate.
Did scientists detect the earthquake in the 2004 tsunami in time to warn people?
yes but there was not an early warning system so they could not tell the people.
What time was the earthquake that caused the boxing day tsunami?
The tsunami hit 8:58:49 local time Malaysia
