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2 days ago · In 2021, some commentators wrote that an ad-hoc Tsunami Core Group in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami may have been an early precursor to the Quad. [ 19 ] [ 20 ] South China Sea
Sep 12, 2024 · JAKARTA: (Bernama-Antara) Indonesia expects that the earthquake, followed by a tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean 20 years ago or in 2004, can encourage Asean countries to become more resilient ...
2 days ago · The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, centred off the western shore of Sumatra in Indonesia, resulted in no reported casualties, but some swimmers were swept some 150 metres (490 ft) out to sea for a time before being swept back in. [40]
Sep 14, 2024 · The Ring of Fire has been the setting for several of the largest earthquakes in recorded history, including the Chile earthquake of 1960, the Alaska earthquake of 1964, the Chile earthquake of 2010, and the Japan earthquake of 2011 as well as the earthquake that produced the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004.
Sep 4, 2024 · This is a list of earthquakes in 2012. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time. Two huge 8 magnitude earthquakes (8.6 and 8.2) struck Indonesia in April, but caused
1 day ago · The month began in the South-West Indian Ocean with Tropical Storm Filipo, which recently affected Madagascar and Mozambique as a severe tropical storm. On the other side of the basin, Cyclone Megan made landfall in Borroloola , Australia just after reaching its peak as a Category-3 cyclone, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain in the area.
Sep 9, 2024 · What causes tsunami? Earthquakes. 75% of tsunami have been caused by large earthquakes on the sea floor when slabs of rock move past each other suddenly, causing the overlying water to move. The resulting waves move away from the source of the earthquake event. Landslides. Landslides can happen on the seafloor, just like on land.
