The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.3, caused a tsunami that killed over 225,000 people in eleven countries. The disaster destroyed homes and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The international community donated over US$7 billion in aid. The earthquake was caused by a megathrust earthquake, where one tectonic plate slides under another. […]
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.3, caused a tsunami that killed over 225,000 people in 11 countries. It was caused by a megathrust earthquake, and is the seventh deadliest natural disaster in history. The international community donated over $7 billion in aid, and reconstruction is still ongoing. The 2004 Indian Ocean […]
Tsunami buoys detect changes in water pressure to warn of approaching tsunamis. They consist of a pressure sensor and a companion buoy that communicates with a satellite to relay information to regional tsunami warning centers. This technology can save lives by providing early warnings for evacuation and precautions in coastal areas. A tsunami buoy is […]
