Facts
Where did the tsunami originate?
Indian ocean
True or false: Emergency response happened before reconstruction and rehabilitation.
True
How much damage did the earthquake cost?
19 billion
True or false: shelter only protects us from weather.
False
What other name was the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami given?
The boxing day tsunami.
What happened before the tsunami?
A earthquake
Which celebrity donated $19 million dollars towards relief efforts?
Michael Schumacher
Affected countries include: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Maldives, East Africa, and what other country?
India
What happens when farmer's fields are damaged?
They lose both their lively hood and their livestock.
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Children from which country sold their toys to help the relief efforts?
Norway
What were the problems with India's wheat production because of the tsunami?
Waterlogged dirt
Major social impacts include: suicide, depression, long/short term mental health problems and what other effect?
PTSD
The collision of what two plates caused the tsunami?
The indian plate and the Australian plate.
The four bands/singers mentioned that took part in charity concerts are Keane, Black eyed peas, Lauryn Hill, and what other band?
Backstreet boys
Vast amounts of debris.
What were the three main political impacts of the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami?
Destruction of homes, loss of property, and damage to public resources.
When specifically was the tsunami?
December 26 2004
How many sea level gauges did Australian government have access to in 2004?
4
What source of income was the most affected for many counties?
Exports.
About how many deaths were confirmed within 7 hours?
230,000