What time did the Boxing Day tsunami end?
What time did the Boxing Day tsunami end?
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
| South-west suburb of Banda Aceh, Sumatra on 2 January 2005 | |
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| Local date | 26 December 2004 |
| Local time | 07:28:53 UTC+61⁄2 07:58:53 UTC+7 08:58:53 UTC+8 |
| Magnitude | 9.1–9.3 Mw |
How long does a tsunami last?
Large tsunamis may continue for days in some locations, reaching their peak often a couple of hours after arrival and gradually tapering off after that. The time between tsunami crests (the tsunami’s period) ranges from approximately five minutes to two hours. Dangerous tsunami currents can last for days.
What’s the tallest tsunami ever recorded?
Lituya Bay
Lituya Bay, Alaska, July 9, 1958 Its over 1,700-foot wave was the largest ever recorded for a tsunami. It inundated five square miles of land and cleared hundreds of thousands of trees.
Where did the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami happen?
The tsunami and its aftermath were responsible for immense destruction and loss on the rim of the Indian Ocean. On December 26, 2004, at 7:59 am local time, an undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
How did other countries help after the Boxing Day tsunami?
Japan- Several countries helped Japan by looking for missing people under debris, Red Cross heavily involved, relief funds established to aid victims, Japan needs monetary help to rebuild Boxing Day- Infrastructure built from scratch, countries that it hit not as advanced as Japan so more rebuilding is needed, Red Cross involved
What time does spar open & close?
Spar Opening Times. The regular opening times of most Spar establishments are from Monday to Friday 7AM-10PM, on Saturday 7AM-10PM and on Sunday 0AM-10PM.
What are some examples of people being underestimated during tsunamis?
Japan- Seawalls were built however they were no match for the tsunami, only 58% of people went to higher ground, some people also underestimated their personal risk of the tsunami Boxing Day- Pretty much everyone was unprepared, so many people lost their lives because they were not prepared
How many Spar supermarkets are there in the UK?
Spar has over 1510 establishments in the UK, Glasgow is the city with the most establishments followed by Bristol and London. In total you will find this Supermarket in over 650 cities. Select one of the locations for information about opening times today.
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