About Tsunami 2004

On 26 December 2004, a devastating earth quake in the Indian Ocean, off the west coast of Aceh. The earthquake occurred at 7:58:53 pm. The quake measuring 9.3 on the Richter scale according to this and with a massive earthquakes within the last 40 years that hit Aceh, an overview of the location of earthquake intensity Sumatera, of North West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, East Coast of India, Sri Lanka , even to the East Coast of Africa.
The earthquake caused a tsunami killed approximately 230,000 people in 8 countries. Tsunami waves as high as 9 meters. This disaster is the biggest killers in history. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand is a country with the largest number of deaths.
Strength of the quake was initially reported to be magnitude 9.0. In the February 2005 reported an earthquake measuring magnitude 9.3. Although the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has approved a number. However, the United States Geological Survey set a magnitude 9.2. [1] or when using the unit of seismic moment () of 9.3. [2].Rupture velocity is estimated at 2.5km/detik the direction of north - south with a length of between 1200 to 1300 km
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the death toll reached 283 100, 14,000 people were missing and 1,126,900 homeless. According to the UN, the victims lost 229 826 and 186 983 people were killed. Tsunami Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami into the worst 10 years.
In Indonesia, the quake killed more than 126 000 deaths. Dozens of buildings were damaged by a major earthquake, especially in Meulaboh and Banda Aceh at the tip of Sumatra. In Banda Aceh, about 50% of all the buildings destroyed by the tsunami.However, most of the casualties caused by the tsunami that hit the west coast of Aceh and North Sumatra.
Photos of the damage difficult to obtain because of the rebellion the Free Aceh Movement, which resulted in at least the number of reporters, government officials and rescue teams in North Sumatra. Government officials worried about the lack of reports from the cities of the west coast of Sumatra, including several small resort.These towns are just 100 km from the epicenter and is expected to receive heavy damage, and also the island of Simeulue and Nias Island.
To commemorate the Tsunami on December 26, 2009 Governor Yusuf instruct residents in the Province of NAD flying the flag at half mast for three days from Thursday to Saturday. This appeal applies to all agencies and government offices, shop owners, and other public facilities.
In general, the conditions in Aceh are now getting better. The new local government has been formed, infrastructure development has also reached 60 to 70 percent.Hundreds of heads of households are still living in shelters, but most have moved into the home help provided.
In Sri Lanka 45 000 confirmed fatalities fell and more than 1 million inhabitants of this country are directly affected by the earthquake. One of the victims could be saved is a former German chancellor Helmut Kohl. Reported from Sri Lanka that there are very few wild animals like tigers and elephants are dying.
In India, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands is expected to cost more than 12,000 casualties.
In Bangladesh there are two fatalities.
In Thailand there are many foreign tourists hit by the disaster, especially in the Phuket area where an estimated 4500 deaths. Bhumi Jensen, grandson of King Rama IX, or better known as Bhumibol Adulyadej is also one of the victims. Bhumi Jensen 21 years old.
In the Maldives there are 53 reported deaths. Two-thirds of the capital city of Malé flooded area when a disaster occurs.
Malaysia reported 66 casualties, but the estimated death toll amounted to 600.
Even in Somalia, the African continent thousands of miles from Indonesia, reportedly fell more than 100 casualties. But most or perhaps nearly all of them are fishermen.

source : wikipedia.com