geog case study Flashcards
(21 cards)
What was the date of the Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
11 March 2011
What was the magnitude of the Japan Earthquake in 2011?
9.0
Where was the epicentre of the 2011 Japan Earthquake located?
Offshore, 70 km east of Tōhoku
What type of plate boundary caused the 2011 Japan Earthquake?
Destructive – Pacific plate subducting under Eurasian plate
What was the height of the tsunami generated by the 2011 Japan Earthquake?
Up to 40 metres high
How far inland did the tsunami travel during the 2011 Japan Earthquake?
Up to 10 km inland
Approximately how many deaths resulted from the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
~16,000 deaths
How many people were injured as a result of the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
6,000+ injured
How many people were displaced due to the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
Over 330,000 people displaced
How many buildings were destroyed during the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
More than 120,000 buildings destroyed
What significant event occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant following the earthquake?
Meltdown → radiation leaks
What was the economic cost of the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
$235 billion – most expensive natural disaster ever
What impact did the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami have on consumer confidence?
Decline in consumer confidence and stock markets
True or False: Aftershocks continued for weeks after the initial earthquake.
True
What was one of the immediate responses to the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
Japanese army mobilised quickly
How many residents were evacuated from the nuclear zone after the earthquake?
140,000 residents evacuated
How quickly was a tsunami warning issued after the earthquake?
Within 3 minutes
What types of facilities were set up as an immediate response to the disaster?
Emergency shelters and field hospitals
What are two long-term responses implemented after the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
- New tsunami walls
- Early warning systems
What standards were homes rebuilt with after the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami?
Quake-proof standards
What ongoing plan is related to the Fukushima nuclear plant?
Fukushima decommissioning plan
