capable of creating catastrophic destruction, I feel that the destruction resulting from the accumulated factors that are responsible for Tsunamis have a potential destructive force far greater than other singular forces of nature on their own; Furthermore, due to the densely populated urbanized regions in high-risk zones the potential impact on humans form Tsunamis is elevated in comparison with other phenomena's which may occur with little impact on human society. Therefore a natural event that may
and affect that the tsunami and earthquake had on the nations that it hit. Also some of the information in the articles was to make aware of the efforts other nations were doing to help those affected. Other articles explained the origin of such catastrophes. For example, one article explains how many years of built up strain on 2 faults in the, what is known as the Sumatra Subduction Zone, suddenly slipped past each other creating an earthquake. From which the Tsunamis that hit the many nations
Tsunamis Table of Contents 1 Introduction: 2 Impact to human life: 3 Impact to Non-human life: 4 Impact to the Environment: 7 Impact to the Economy: 8 American Red Cross Assistance: 9 Conclusion: 13 Bibliography: 14 Introduction: A massive Tsunami (Japanese for “Harbor wave”) had hit southern Asia the day after Christmas 2004. The cause of the Tsunami was an offshore earthquake that results in the tectonic plates being displaced and the creation
Tsunamis are one of the most deadly natural disasters in the world and one that people understand little about. Researchers always believed that earthquakes that cause tsunamis only occur at subduction zones but that conception changed in 2004. This event that happened near Sumatra, Indonesia really drew attention to understanding how tsunamis function. This was one of the most damaging tsunamis in recent history accounting for nearly a quarter of a million deaths. There are many reasons for the
against the shore while people run for high ground. But many, just stare in wonder. What actually was going on was a tsunami. A earthquake had just struck in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Soon the waves got larger and larger before they wiped out the whole village. Tsunamis are large waves reaching over 300 ft. that wipe out it ire villages, city's, homes, and stores. Many tsunamis leave the area flooded , destroyed, and filled with sea animals such as whales, dolphins, sharks, and other things
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami took place on December 26th, 2004 and had a magnitude of 9.15. The cause of the Sumatra Tsunami was due to the sliding of two tectonic plates. Sumatra, an island in Indonesia, is situated on the boundary of the two plates; part of Sumatra is situated on the India/Australian plate and the other part is on the Eurasian plate. The Indian/Australian plate and Eurasian plate connect on the ocean floor at the boundary, a little over 100 miles off the short of
Tsunami is an unheard term around the Los Angeles area. One second where enjoying the panorama from the shore and in a few minutes we might find ourselves gazing at a 30-foot wall of water. A tsunami is usually formed due to a massive earthquake. There are two kinds; the first one is called Local tsunamis and the other one is called Pacific-wide tsunamis, the only difference between these two is the earthquake that caused the tsunami differs from location . All of our civilians know that in a time
Tsunami in in Thailand 2004 The tsunami in Thailand that occurred on December 26, 2004, was by far the largest tsunami catastrophe in human history. It was triggered by a magnitude 9.1-9.3 earthquake along the Indian-Australian seduction zone off the northern coast of Sumatra. The tsunami waves traveled primarily in the east to west direction and caused major damage along the coasts of southern Thailand. Unpredictably, it was a violent earthquake beneath the sea that initiated the massive waves and
Weather can affect agriculture in many, many different ways. From tornadoes, to tsunamis, to floods, any type of weather can and will affect agriculture. When agriculture is affected by weather conditions, not only are the crops affected, but so are the people who grow and consume them. If you think about it, that is pretty much everyone. So no matter what severe weather condition it is, everyone is going to be affected by it in some way. Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are tropical
General The word “tsunami” comes from the Japanese, in which “tsu” stands for harbor and “nami” means wave. Another name for tsunamis are seismic sea waves. A tsunami is defined as an ocean wave with long wavelengths that are produced by a landslide, volcano, or earthquake. After a tsunami is generated, the waves move very rapidly across the ocean, reaching speeds over 435 miles per hour. In open and deep waters, a tsunami may have a wavelength of 125 miles and a height around 1.5 feet making it
1896, Sanriku, Japan: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake rattled Japan, killing more than 26,360 people. In Tangshan, China, 1976, a magnitude 8.0 tsunami killed more than 255,000 people. 2004: The Indian Ocean experienced a 9.0 tsunami, its destruction killing more than 350,000 people. Just last year, Haiti lost 222,570 inhabitants because of a 7.0 earthquake (Brunner and Rowen 1), leaving the country in more trouble than they can dig themselves out of. Earthquakes can be predictable, and unpredictable
Tsunamis have affected our world for as long as anyone can remember. Their destructive nature has ended and permanently damaged many people 's lives, cost countries billions of dollars, and has changed the world physically and emotionally. Tsunamis are a part of nature that can’t be taken away. They are one of the worst and deadliest natural disasters Mother Nature could throw on us. Tsunamis have a big part in the way we live our lives today. Tsunami comes from the Japanese word for ‘Harbor Wave’
Tsunamis are one of the most dangerous natural disasters known to mankind that cause devastating effects on society. Despite the fact that tsunamis are not frequent phenomena, it causes huge causalities once it occurs. The number of deaths could reach 420 thousand a year, accompanied by the destruction of many costal residences. But despite the fact that tsunami damages are inevitable, it can be reduced. The word tsunami was originated from the Japanese words “Tsu” meaning “harbor”, and “Nami” meaning
searching for an overview, a middle man one may say, National Geographic does provide a history and account of the event in “The Deadliest Tsunami in History” (National Geographic News, Jan 7, 2005). Organized and succinct, the article begins with a few simple facts about the wave making process and tsunami characteristics, even dispelling myths that a tsunami is a single destructive tidal wave, but actually a series of wave building processes resulting from the shifting of the earth undersea due
that caused a tsunami that killed the most people in history and after that Richard Lewis picked up his pen and wrote The Killing Sea. He wanted to write a book that taught people a lesson: Mother nature is an unstoppable force. Richard understood this because of how many people died from just one tsunami and that wasn’t even that bad compared to other tsunamis so he wanted to show people in a form of a book not to mess with mother nature. On page 32 the book describes how the tsunami looked. Then
The Cause and Effect of the Tsunami in Thailand in 2004 The tsunami in Thailand that occurred on December 26, 2004, was by far the largest tsunami catastrophe in human history. It was triggered by a magnitude 9.1-9.3 earthquake along the Indian-Australian subduction zone off the northern coast of Sumatra. The tsunami waves traveled primarily in the east to west direction and caused major damage along the coasts of southern Thailand. Unpredictably, it was a violent earthquake beneath the sea that
northeast of Tokyo, Japan, at a depth of 15.2 miles. The pacific tsunami-warning centre sends out a warning to Japan all the way to The United States of America. Around an hour later after the earthquake the waves hits. The waves got up to 30ft high when they hit the Japanese coast. The waves caused widespread devastation washing away cars like they were sticks, collapsing buildings and destroying roads and highways. Causes This Tsunami costed the Japanese government 25 trillion yen ($300 billion)
attack) What Are Tsunamis, and What Causes Them? Tsunamis are ocean waves produced by earthquakes or underwater landslides. The word is Japanese and means "harbor wave," because of the devastating effects these waves have had on low-lying Japanese coastal communities. A tsunami is a series of waves that can travel at speeds averaging 450 (and up to 600) miles per hour in the open ocean. As the waves approach the coast, their speed decreases and their amplitude increases. Tsunamis are most often generated
QUESTION 5 : ANALYSE IN DETAIL HOW TSUNAMI GAVE GREAT IMPACT TO JAPANESE CORPORATION WORLD WIDE. Japan had been labelled as developed country and has the world's third-largest economy and the world's fourth-largest economy buying power. However, this developed country had faced numerous number of catastrophic event mainly tsunami. Tsunami is derived from the word ‘Tsu’ means harbor and ‘nami’ means wave. It was first known in 1897. Tsunami is a great sea wave produced cause by the submarine earth
What are Tsunamis? Tsunamis (pronounciation: soo-ná-mees), are a progression or series of huge and gigantic waves formed by underwater disturbances such as • Landslides • Earthquakes • Volcanic eruptions • Meteorites Tsunamis are also called “Seismic sea waves.” A tsunami can move hundreds of miles per hour in the open sea and crash into the land with waves as high as 100 feet or more. The Word The word “Tsunami” has been derived from the Japanese language meaning “harbor wave,” due to the devastating