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3 Which part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands was 35 1 R A
submerged totally in 2004 tsunami?

4 What was the warning sign of the Asian Tsunami? 35 1 R A

5 What are the factors affecting the height of the 35 3 U H
waves?(Book Ex 1(iii)

Waves are formed when winds scrape across the
ocean surface. Winds blowing at very high speed form
huge waves. An earthquake, a volcanic eruption and
underwater landslides also affect the height of waves.
Such phenomena can shift large amounts of ocean
water, thereby causing huge waves to be formed.
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Refer the picture to answer the questions-

i)Name the natural disaster depicted in the picture.
ii)Name the states of India worst affected by Asian
Tsunami 2004..
iii) Why Tsunamis are less in Indian ocean than Pacific
ocean?