1. The Deadliest Tsunami in History?

2. Epicenter

5. Earthquake December 26, 2004 – 9.3 Underwater earthquake off west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.December 26, 2004 – 9.3 Underwater earthquake off west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Triggered series of tsunamis bordering the coast of the Indian Ocean.Triggered series of tsunamis bordering the coast of the Indian Ocean. Second largest earthquake ever recorded on Seismograph.Second largest earthquake ever recorded on Seismograph. Lasted ten minutes, longest earthquake ever recorded.Lasted ten minutes, longest earthquake ever recorded. This huge earthquake triggered other earthquakes as far away as Alaska.This huge earthquake triggered other earthquakes as far away as Alaska.

6. The Great Wave

8. Effects on the People No warning systemNo warning system No idea that the tsunami was comingNo idea that the tsunami was coming Water receded and people went out to look at itWater receded and people went out to look at it Death tollDeath toll –126,915 dead –37,063 missing –655,000 homeless

9. Effects on Land Flooded northern and western coastal areas of SumatraFlooded northern and western coastal areas of Sumatra Destroyed everything in its path including ships, trees, buildings, etc.Destroyed everything in its path including ships, trees, buildings, etc. Flooded entire coast causing loss of land and making breeding grounds for mosquitoes.Flooded entire coast causing loss of land and making breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

11. Aftermath Displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Flooded areas were a great place for mosquitoes to grow. Mosquitoes spread malaria. No food. Displaced people were forced to move refugee camps.