earthquake case study: JAPAN Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
JAPAN immediate responses
A
- 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
2
Q
JAPAN long term responses
A
- reconstruction budget of 150 billion dollars
- upgraded tsunami warning in 2013
- 12.5 m sea walls