Case Study → 2010 Indian Ocean Tsunami (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How many countries were affected by the Indian Ocean Tsunami?
How many countries were affected by the Indian Ocean Tsunami?
14 countries
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the Indian Ocean Tsunami?
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the Indian Ocean Tsunami?
9.0
How long was the fault line associated with the tsunami?
How long was the fault line associated with the tsunami?
900 miles long
How many deaths were caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami?
How many deaths were caused by the Indian Ocean Tsunami?
250,000
What was the total economic damage caused by the tsunami?
What was the total economic damage caused by the tsunami?
$9.4 billion
Which disease outbreak occurred as a social impact of the tsunami?
Which disease outbreak occurred as a social impact of the tsunami?
Cholera outbreaks
Which industry was devastated in Sri Lanka by the tsunami?
Which industry was devastated in Sri Lanka by the tsunami?
Fishing industry
What happened to the tourism industry after the tsunami?
What happened to the tourism industry after the tsunami?
It collapsed
What happened to smaller islands as an environmental impact?
What happened to smaller islands as an environmental impact?
Completely destroyed
What was a key issue with tsunami warnings in affected regions?
What was a key issue with tsunami warnings in affected regions?
They were inadequate or delayed