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The tsunami has generated by the Indian ocean earthquake on 2004 inundated much of its area that partly damaging the lighthouse subsided 4.25 m in the tsunami. As a result of this subsidence, the coast retreated and the sea permanently came inwards. The lighthouse has been made functional since then.
The base of the lighthouse was 5 m above sea level when constructed on 1972 to until the tsunami. After the tsunami, the sea rose and the base was less than a metre above the sea level showing a subsidence of sea floor by over 4 metres. It has observed that the sea is slowly starting to retreat back partly to its original position and the subsidence has decreased as the ocean floor is slowly bouncing back partially
This southern tip of the Great Nicobar island, "Pygmalion Point", is the southernmost point of India. Though the "Vivekananda Rock" of Kanyakumari is the southern most point of Indian mainland, the "Pygmalion Point" is actually the southernmost point of the country as it is situated at a lower latitude and closer to the equator 6*,45 N. After the demise of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, this point was named "Indira Point".
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When was indira point submerged in sea?
Indira Point was submerged in the sea during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which occurred on December 26, 2004. The location of Indira Point, the southernmost point of the Nicobar Islands in India, was significantly altered by the force of the tsunami.
When was the indira point submerged in the sea water?
Indira Point, located in the Nicobar Islands of India, was submerged under seawater during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The tsunami struck on December 26, 2004, resulting from a massive undersea earthquake. The point, which was the southernmost tip of India, was reported to have been submerged and has not been visible since the tsunami event.
What is tsunami's top of wave is called?
The top of a tsunami wave is called the crest. It represents the highest point of the wave as it approaches the coastline.
What tsunami is not a tidal wave?
The one that is not caused by and earthquake or seaquake. Well you can see that a tsunami will still be in the air, it can be called the wall of water, it goes over land. Wile a tidal wave is a beach wave that still goes over land, that means that a tsunami is worse.
Was the tsunami in Japan 2011 the biggest ever recorded?
Not even close. The Japan tsunami was 23 feet (7 meters) high at its highest point. The Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004 produce waves possibly as high as 100 feet (30 meters) The largest tsunami on record occurred in Lituya bay, Alaska on July 9, 1958. At one point was 1719 feet (524 meters) high. Fortunate it occurred in remote area where local topography limited damage.
When was indira point submerged in sea?
Indira Point was submerged in the sea during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which occurred on December 26, 2004. The location of Indira Point, the southernmost point of the Nicobar Islands in India, was significantly altered by the force of the tsunami.
When was the indira point submerged in the sea water?
Indira Point, located in the Nicobar Islands of India, was submerged under seawater during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The tsunami struck on December 26, 2004, resulting from a massive undersea earthquake. The point, which was the southernmost tip of India, was reported to have been submerged and has not been visible since the tsunami event.
The southernmost point of the Indian union is?
Indira Point
Which is the southern most point of the Indian union?
Indira Point, the southernmost tip of the Great Nicobar island is the southernmost point of land in the territory of India. It is at 6o 45' N latitude. Indira Point was formerly known as Pygmalion Point and it was so named by the late Rajiv Gandhi after his mother on a visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. A large part of the Indira point was submerged under the sea due to the tsunami generated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. The sea is now slowly retreating back to its original position. Indira Point is also a favourite nesting site for exotic sea animals.
Where was the point of origin of the tsunami?
where was the point of orign 0f tsunami
What is the last point of south India?
indira point
What is the southernmost point of the Indian Union?
The Indira Point =D
After the tsunami is Indra point still the southernmost tip of India?
No, after the 2004 tsunami, the southernmost tip of India is now called Kanyakumari. The tsunami altered the geography slightly, changing the shape of the coastline in the region.
What is the Southernmost place in India?
Indira Point
What is the southernmost point of the Indian union called?
The Indira Point =D
Is indira Gandhi still alive?
No. Indira Gandhi was shot dead in 1984.
Which is the southern most tip of India?
Indira Point
