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| The Christmas 2004 tsunami resulting from the massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the huge resulting death toll is bound to affect tourism in parts of Asia. It may also make some people think twice about vacations anywhere near potential earthquake sites. This page provides you with links to further information about the earth's tectonic plates, show you their locations on the globe, and tells you something about how the movement of these plates can cause such disasters. The massive earthquake that devastated parts of Asia permanently moved the tectonic plates beneath the Indian Ocean by as much as 98 feet (30 meters), thereby slightly shifting islands near Sumatra an unknown distance. Here are our links to help you find out more: |