지진해일 피해조사 현장지침 현장 검증: 안다만-니코바제도

Application of Post-Tsunami Survey Field Guide: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The present study aims to document the run-up height, losses of human lives and property damage due to the tsunami occurred on December 26, 2004 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. These Islands were severely devastated by the tsunami. Approximately 1,925 people were lost their lives and 5,555 people were reported missing. A field survey carried out at 26 locations indicates that the passenger jetty of Little Andaman area recorded the highest run-up height of 17.3m and the Chidiyatopu area had the greatest inundation of 500m from the coastline.