Indian Ocean Tsunami

When was the indian ocean tsunami?

26th December 2004

What caused the indian ocean tsunami

Magnitude 9.1 earthquake off the west coast of sumatra

How tall and fast was the indian ocean tsunami?

30m and 500mph

How many countries were affected?

14

Why was there almost no preparation amongst many countries?

No tsunami warning system had been established in the indian ocean at the time. Lack of communication amongst countries

Deaths homelessness and injuries?

- 300,000 dead

- 1.7 million homeless

- 9000 tourists dead

- tens of thousands injured by water and debris

Secondary impacts

- Disease outbreak (Cholera)

- Food shortages due to farms destroyed

- communications network destoyed

-contaminated water supplies

- Economic disruption (Agriculture and tourism)

Immediate responses

- Temporary shelters and hospitals established

- Emergency food water and sanitation supplied by Tearfund

- Search and rescue from the red cross teams

How much was crowdfunded by the british red cross?

£392 million

How many homes did BRC help to build?

- 13,700 all promised to be earthquake resistant

How is a tragedy avoided again?

Established a collective tsunami warning system for the indian ocean.