earthquake case study: JAPAN Flashcards

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JAPAN immediate responses

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  • 500,000 evacuated to higher ground
  • 100,000 members from japanese self - defence for rescue and search
  • power quickly restored except for supply at Fukushima nuclear power plant due to tsunami
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JAPAN long term responses

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  • reconstruction budget of 150 billion dollars
  • upgraded tsunami warning in 2013
  • 12.5 m sea walls
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