Massive Earthquake in Indian Ocean Triggers Tsunami Watch
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean, near the Andaman Islands, which are possessions of India. A tsunami watch is in effect for India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh. http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5794XW20090810
History
In 2004, an earthquake with a magnitude between 9.1 and 9.3 off the coast of Sumatra caused a massive tsunami killing over 230,000 people in 11 countries.
on what island was the tsunami it happened a few years ago(1 Answer)
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The 2004 tsunami , created by a large earthquake in the Indian Ocean, was noted for causing great destruction to Indonesia.
If you had the power to change one natural disaster that has happened, what would it be?(2 Answers)
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The Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. Though natural disasters always result in great tragedy, such as the lost of lives, income, food etc., the indian ocean tsunami was ...
If a debris from comet struck the ocean would it create a 400 foot wave?(1 Answer)
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If a debris from comet struck the ocean would it create a 400 foot wave? Yes. It is is very likely that if debris from a comet struck ...
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7.6 magnitude earthquake off coast of Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean.
