TSUNAMI FACTS
In what year did the tsunami occur?
2004
What symbolic action did the Maldives government take to raise awareness about rising sea levels?
Held underwater governmental meeting.
How many feet above sea level was the artificial island constructed?
10 feet
How high was the wall built to protect from tsunamis?
11. 5 feet
Who did the Maldives want to get to work together to combat rising sea levels?
World leaders
Name one facility available on the island.
Hospital
How many people were killed by the tsunami in 2004?
88
What type of document did the Maldives government sign during the underwater meeting?
A document urging world leaders to work together.
Besides a hospital, what other facilities are on the artificial island?
School, shops and home
What was one of the main purpose of the wall built by the Maldives Government?
To help protect from tsunamis
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Why did Maldives construct an artificial island?
To provide a safer living area above sea level.
Besides the wall name another measure the Maldives took to respond to rising sea levels.
Held an underwater governmental meeting.
How many people does the government hope will live on the artificial island?
More than 100,000
How many facilities in total are mentioned as part of the artificial island?
Four ( hospital, schools, shops and homes)