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The one in 2004 was 9.1. Quite a difference considering that scale is logarithmic. Since then lots of infrastructure and processes are created to evacuate peopl
by negamax 15y ago
The one in 2004 was 9.1. Quite a difference considering that scale is logarithmic. Since then lots of infrastructure and processes are created to evacuate people and issue tsunami warnings. So people are at least better prepared.
- pmjordan 15y agoA 8.7 quake can still cause a devastating tsunami. In addition to the strength of the shocks, the directionality of the energy release (horizontal or vertical) is crucial.