8 Facts About Tsunami

1. Tsunami had a severe humanitarian and political impact in Sweden.

2. Tsunami left both the people and government of India in a state of heightened alert.

3. Tsunami was detected in the southern parts of east Africa, where rough seas were reported, specifically on the eastern and southern coasts that face the Indian Ocean.

4. Tsunami reached Malaysia, mainly on the northern states such as Kedah, Perak and Penang and on offshore islands such as Langkawi island.

5. Tsunami arrived in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands minutes after the earthquake, and it caused extensive devastation to the islands' environment.

6. Tsunami struck the west and north coasts of northern Sumatra, particularly in Aceh Province, Indonesia, during the early morning.

7. Tsunami can be generated when the sea floor abruptly deforms and vertically displaces the overlying water.

8. Tsunami waves do not resemble normal undersea currents or sea waves because their wavelength is far longer.