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The death toll reached higher than 220,000, and many communities suffered devastating property damage. The tsunami demolished many of the homes located within 40 m of coastal sand dunes. In some places the damage extended to buildings 132 m from shore. One of the heavily hit areas, on India's southeast coast, was widely rearranged by the tsunami waves that reached it. The wall of water created by the earthquake near Indonesia was up to four metres high when it hit land and flowed two kilometres (1.2 miles) inland. The tsunami also left its mark on farmland and fresh water. It contaminated soil and ground water areas with salt. While soil was returning to normal conditions after six months, the water still remained too salty for drinking and cleaning. Cracks were formed in limestone, which allowed salt water to quickly pollute the freshwater.
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When has a tsunami caused the most damage in US History?
The most destructive tsunami in United States history was in 1964 when a magnitude 9.2 earthquake in Alaska triggered a tsunami along the West Coast. It caused significant damage in Alaska, Oregon, and California, resulting in loss of life and widespread destruction.
What was the most recent destructive tsunami?
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
When was the most recent tsunami reported by the west coastAlaska tsunami warning center?
I think it was the Tsunami in 2004.
What was bigger the Bali tsunami 2004 or the sumoan tsunami 2009?
The 2004 Bali tsunami was larger in scale, with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3, triggered by an undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra. The 2009 Samoan tsunami was caused by an earthquake off the coast of Samoa and American Samoa with a magnitude of 8.1, resulting in significant damage and loss of life but was not as widespread as the 2004 tsunami.
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 has a tsunami caused the most damage in US History?
The most destructive tsunami in United States history was in 1964 when a magnitude 9.2 earthquake in Alaska triggered a tsunami along the West Coast. It caused significant damage in Alaska, Oregon, and California, resulting in loss of life and widespread destruction.
Was Bangkok hit by the 2004 tsunami?
Bangkok was hit by the 2004 tsunami. This happened on December 27, 2004 at around 4 pm and caused a lot of damage and causalities.
What does the most damage a tropical storm a tornado an earthquake or a tsunami?
tsunami
What was the most recent destructive tsunami?
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
When was the most recent tsunami reported by the west coastAlaska tsunami warning center?
I think it was the Tsunami in 2004.
What was bigger the Bali tsunami 2004 or the sumoan tsunami 2009?
The 2004 Bali tsunami was larger in scale, with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3, triggered by an undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra. The 2009 Samoan tsunami was caused by an earthquake off the coast of Samoa and American Samoa with a magnitude of 8.1, resulting in significant damage and loss of life but was not as widespread as the 2004 tsunami.
Where was the most destructive tsunami?
The most destructive, if not the largest, tsunami ever recorded was the Sumatra tsunami known as the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami, on 26 December 2004. An earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia sent a deadly tsunami across the Indian Ocean and smaller waves into the Pacific (and Southern) Ocean. The wave caused deaths or damage in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, India, and on the coast of Somalia in Africa.
What is the most damage can a tsunami has done?
There was one tsunami that was approximately 84 metres high and did a lot of damage-I'm not being very specific am I?
Where was the most damaged caused in the 2004 tsunami?
China!
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 most dangerous tsunami in history?
26-12-2004
Was Banda Aceh hit by the tsunami in 2004?
Yes. Banda Ache was almost completely destroyed by the 2004 tsunami.
