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The Asian Tsunami, 26 December 2004 (Human Impacts (227,898 fatalities (1…
The Asian Tsunami, 26 December 2004
Geological setting
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Friction caused the overlying Burma plate to jam against the continued movement of the subducting slab
Overlying plate distorted by stress due to the continying build-up of pressure and stress finally overcame friction
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Human Impacts
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1,000 coral islands uninhabitable in Maldives
Mangroves alleviated the effects of tsunami e.g: In Tamil Nadu in Southern India , Mariott Hotel in Phuket = strict building rules --> less damage
US $ 9.9 billion was originally estimated to be the value of economic, infrastructural and human development losses.
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Causes
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mangrove forests had been removed to make way for tourist developments and therefore there was less natural protection.
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