Which plates were involved in generating the earthquake that caused the Dec 26, 2004 tsunami?
When was the Pacific Tsunami warning center founded? What data does it use to predict if a tsunami might occur?
What are the two ways that shock waves can be dissipated?
List the main countries affected by the tsunami.
What was the average wave length of the tsunami wave when it hit Sumatra? What was its average speed? What was its average height?
How can the morphology (e.g. 3D shape) of the sea bed and the coastline affect how much impact the tsunami will have on a coastal area? (Describe with use of a diagram)
What was the approximate magnitude of the earthquake that caused the tsunami?
Historically, when have other earthquakes caused tsunamis in the Indian Ocean?
What are the 4 main causes of tsunamis?
What factors increased the vulnerability of the communities in the Indian Ocean to the effects of the tsunami (recall vulnerability = exposure x sensitivity x adaptive capacity)