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The document summarizes information about the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It provides details on the location of the earthquake in Indonesia, its magnitude of 9.1-9.3 making it one of the largest on record. Over 220,000 people were killed with thousands more homeless or missing. The tsunami caused widespread damage through coastal areas, destroying fishing and tourism industries and contaminating water supplies while damaging natural environments. Maps and photographs show the extent of the damage caused by the powerful tsunami waves.

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Group members: Nariman Mishaz Hamna Isma Senior branch gulrez Geography teacher: Maam maleeha
Location Indonesia is an archipelagic i sland country in South east Asia, lying between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
Magnitude and Intensity The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea mega thrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on Sunday, 26 December 2004, with an epicenter off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. With a magnitude of Mw 9.19.3, it is the third largest earthquake ever recorded on a seismograph. The earthquake had the longest duration of faulting ever observed, between 8.3 and 10 minutes.
Death toll According to the country's National Disaster Relief Coordination Agency, 126,915 people are dead and 37,063 are missing. In addition, the UN estimates that 655,000 people are homeless and sheltering in scattered refugee camps across the province. As of January 23, 2005 the Health Ministry reported 173,981 dead while the Social Affairs Ministry registered 114,978 killed. On 25 January Health Minister Fadilah Supari updated the estimated death total to 220,000.The death toll is now (2011) estimated at 225,000 that died in the tsunami
Damages The effect of the tsunami has been long lasting. In addition to the huge loss of life, there was a huge economic and environmental impact on the countries affected. In coastal areas, much of the fishing gear and supplies was destroyed. The tsunami also made tourists hesitant to stay in the area. There was also contamination of drinking water and destruction of coral reefs, forests, and other many other natural features.
Maps and photographs Left: Damage caused by the tsunami. Right: A map showing the magnitude

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  • 1. Group members: Nariman Mishaz Hamna Isma Senior branch gulrez Geography teacher: Maam maleeha
  • 2. Location Indonesia is an archipelagic i sland country in South east Asia, lying between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
  • 3. Magnitude and Intensity The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea mega thrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on Sunday, 26 December 2004, with an epicenter off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. With a magnitude of Mw 9.19.3, it is the third largest earthquake ever recorded on a seismograph. The earthquake had the longest duration of faulting ever observed, between 8.3 and 10 minutes.
  • 4. Death toll According to the country's National Disaster Relief Coordination Agency, 126,915 people are dead and 37,063 are missing. In addition, the UN estimates that 655,000 people are homeless and sheltering in scattered refugee camps across the province. As of January 23, 2005 the Health Ministry reported 173,981 dead while the Social Affairs Ministry registered 114,978 killed. On 25 January Health Minister Fadilah Supari updated the estimated death total to 220,000.The death toll is now (2011) estimated at 225,000 that died in the tsunami
  • 5. Damages The effect of the tsunami has been long lasting. In addition to the huge loss of life, there was a huge economic and environmental impact on the countries affected. In coastal areas, much of the fishing gear and supplies was destroyed. The tsunami also made tourists hesitant to stay in the area. There was also contamination of drinking water and destruction of coral reefs, forests, and other many other natural features.
  • 6. Maps and photographs Left: Damage caused by the tsunami. Right: A map showing the magnitude