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The 2004 tsunami after the 9.2 earthquake in Sumatra killed an estimated 240,000.
The Japan tsunami, 9.0, in 2011, killed an estimated 16,000.
Some tsunamis can be generated by landslides, as an extremely huge piece of ice fell off a glacier in Alaska one (not in the 1964 earthquake), and caused a huge tidal wave over 100 feet high. Though most large tsunamis are generated by earthquakes on the seafloor, especially on the Ring of Fire.
What else can I help you with?
When was the last big tsunami?
It was came in 2004 in Indian ocean, 2,50,000 people were killed.
is there a natural disaster with the letter i?
With the letter I anywhere in it? Tsunami.
Is a Tsunami a natural disaster?
No. High tide occurs every day. They are not natural disasters and, in fact, many coastal communities depend on them.
When did the big tsunami hit Japan?
The big tsunami hit Japan on March 11, 2011, following a powerful magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Tohoku. The tsunami caused widespread destruction and triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Did people die in the tsunami at japan?
Yes, people died in the tsunami that struck Japan in 2011. The disaster claimed over 18,000 lives and caused significant damage to infrastructure and the environment.
How much money does it needs to fix a tsunami disaster?
it depends on how much damage was caused
Will Thailand be affected by Japan's tsunami?
No. The Natural Disaster Warning Centre confirmed that the tsunami caused by the Japanese earthquake will NOT have any impact on Thailand.
Why did the tsunami in Japan happen?
The Tsunami was caused by the large earthquake that preceded it.
How is tsunami effected to human beings?
It is a natural disaster caused by the shifting of plates and earthquakes. It cause destruction and havoc.
When was the last big tsunami?
It was came in 2004 in Indian ocean, 2,50,000 people were killed.
What caused Japan's recent 8.9 magnitude?
An earthquake and the tsunami. It was the 5th worst earthquake in the world. The worst disaster for Japan.
What is a natural disaster beginning with the letter t?
It could either be twister or tornado. The are caused by the forces of nature. Every storm or natural disaster is always by Mother Nature. Tsunami.
is there a natural disaster with the letter i?
With the letter I anywhere in it? Tsunami.
Is a Tsunami a natural disaster?
No. High tide occurs every day. They are not natural disasters and, in fact, many coastal communities depend on them.
What caused recent disaster in Indonesia?
tsunami, is the answer and now in India there's a warning for some states like mumbai.As people said.
When is a Tsunami a disaster?
All the time.
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.
