Earthquakes

Question 1

Impact and responses to Japan Tohoku Earthquake

Answer 1

The Tohoku earthquake happened on March 11th 2011. It was one of the most significant seismic events in recent history.

Question 2

Magnitutde of Tohoku Earthquake

Answer 2

9.0

Question 3

Epicentre

Answer 3

Off he north east coast of Honshu, under the Pacific Ocean

Question 4

Impact

Answer 4

It created a tsunami with waves of 40m which travelled 10km in land

Question 5

Impact 2

Answer 5

15,000 people killed
127,000 buildings completely destroyed
Estimated cost $235 billion. The most expensive disaster in History
Over 450,000 people displaced

Question 6

Environmental Impact

Answer 6

Radiation contamination affected water, soil and agriculture

Question 7

Response

Answer 7

10,000 soldiers deployed
Emergency services made a swift response.
They rebuilt homes with better earthquake construction
They improved tsunami warning systems

Question 8

How are earthquakes measured?

Answer 8

They are measured using the richter scale. The Meroali Scale measures the intensity of earthquakes.