Location of the Asian Tsunami 2004
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Map showing location of the earthquake that caused the 2004 tsunami.
On December 26th, 2004 a huge tsunami flooded large parts of the southern Asian coastline. Footage showing the location of the earthquake on the ocean floor and the distance travelled by the ensuing tidal wave. Very good map illustration.
From:
Real Story Special ; The Killer Wave
First Broadcast
:
06 January 2005
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14
Subject : Geography
Topic : Earthquakes
Keywords : Tsunami, Asian Tsunami,
Notes : Use clip for KS3 as an introduction to the term 'Tsunami' or as an overview of the Asian Tsunami of 2004. Also to look at the causes of this Tsunami.
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