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The Indian ocean tsunami of December 2004 is often considered the worst in terms of overall impact, as it resulted in approximately 230,000 to 280,000 deaths across multiple countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. In contrast, the Japan tsunami of March 2011 caused around 18,500 deaths and significant destruction, primarily in Japan. While the Japanese tsunami had devastating effects and triggered a nuclear disaster at Fukushima, the scale and geographical reach of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami make it the more catastrophic event overall.
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Do tsunamis only appear in the Indian Ocean?
No. They can occur in any body of water, and are actually more common in the Pacific. It is only that the worst tsunami in living memory occurred in the Indian Ocean. The Pacific actually had a tsunami warning system decades before the Indian Ocean did.
How much damage was caused by the worst tsunami in recorded history?
The worst tsunami in history is the tsunami that was caused in the Indian Ocean by an earthquake in 2004. Millions of people were left homeless in eleven countries and almost 150,000 people left dead.
Where was the Indian Ocean tsunami located?
The Indian Ocean tsunami impacted almost every country around the Indian Ocean. Worst hit were Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka, but there was damage as far away as Madagascar and Mozambique.
What is the worst tsunami in history?
This question can not be properly answered because these events took place before man began to keep written records. Historians have found evidence of ancient tsunamis that occurred. Off hand I would say in recent history the one in Japan was the worse considering the problems with the nuclear power plants. Others might say it was the one in 04 in Indonesia .
Where did the Indian Ocean tsunami hit?
The Indian Ocean tsunami hit south east Asia and also Africa.IndiaSri LankaBangladeshMyanmarThailandMalaysiaIndonesiaIt started near Indonesia
Do tsunamis only appear in the Indian Ocean?
No. They can occur in any body of water, and are actually more common in the Pacific. It is only that the worst tsunami in living memory occurred in the Indian Ocean. The Pacific actually had a tsunami warning system decades before the Indian Ocean did.
What is the worst country for tsunami's?
Japan
How much damage was caused by the worst tsunami in recorded history?
The worst tsunami in history is the tsunami that was caused in the Indian Ocean by an earthquake in 2004. Millions of people were left homeless in eleven countries and almost 150,000 people left dead.
Is the tsunami in the Japan 2011 the deadliest in Japan?
The Japan tsunami of 2011 was one of the worst tsunamis in 140 years!
What is the worst tsunami to occur?
The worst tsunami was likely one caused by the eruption of the volcanic island of Thera in the Mediterranean in the 1600's BC. The resulting tsunami is believed to have wiped out the Minoan civilization. Another contender is the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami with a death toll of over 220,000.
Did a tsunami struck Thailand on 26 December 2004?
Yes. The tsunami struck several other areas along the Indian Ocean coast. It was one of the worst disasters of recent history.
Where was the Indian Ocean tsunami located?
The Indian Ocean tsunami impacted almost every country around the Indian Ocean. Worst hit were Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka, but there was damage as far away as Madagascar and Mozambique.
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.
When and where did the Boxing Day tsunami happen?
It happened on December 26, 2004 and hit various countries on the Indian Ocean. Worst hit were Indonesia and Thailand.
What is the worst tsunami in history?
This question can not be properly answered because these events took place before man began to keep written records. Historians have found evidence of ancient tsunamis that occurred. Off hand I would say in recent history the one in Japan was the worse considering the problems with the nuclear power plants. Others might say it was the one in 04 in Indonesia .
What was the height of the India tsunami?
the Indian ocean earthquake of 2004 26th December measured 9.3 on the Richter scale. this earthquake was one of the most worst natural disasters in history. this was no ordinary tsunami but a mega-thrust tsunami.
What is the comparison between the tsunami in japan to the World War 2 atomic bomb in japan?
The nuclear bomb was worst. Japan couldn't even reconstruct the country after the bomb and after the tsunami they did well working.
