Hazards - Japan Earthquake Flashcards
(20 cards)
What magnitude was the Japan earthquake?
9.0
What date was the Japan earthquake?
March 11th 2011
How many people died as a result of the Japan earthquake (tsunami)?
16,000
How many people were injured by the Japan earthquake?
26,000
How many miles off of the coast did the Japan earthquake occur?
250 miles
How many buildings were destroyed or damaged by the Japan earthquake?
330,000
What was the economic cost of the Japan earthquake?
$235 billion
How high were the waves caused by the Japan earthquake?
40m
What was the name of the nuclear power plant which experienced a meltdown as a result of the Japan earthquake?
Fukushima
What were the immediate responses to the Japan earthquake?
- Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings 3 minutes after the earthquake
- 100,000 members of the Japan Self-Defence Force.
- Modelling and forecasting technology to predict where the tsunami would hit.
- 20km evacuation zone declared around Fukushima power plant.
- Search and rescue teams deployed.
What were the impacts on transport by the Japan 2011 earthquake?
Rural areas remained isolated for a long time because of destruction of major roads and railway lines.
How large was the evacuation zone around the Fukushima Power plant in km?
20
How many members of the Japan self defence force were deployed to help with search and rescue?
100,000
What were the long term responses to the Japan earthquake?
- 1 month after, the Reconstruction Policy Council was established with a £190 billion budget to spend over 10 years.
- Restoration of Sendai Airport.
How much did the Japan Reconstruction Policy Council have budgeted to spend over 10 years?
£190 billion
What airport was badly damaged by the 2011 Japan earthquake?
Sendai Airport
As of November 2011, what percentage of electricity and water supply had been restored in Japan?
Electricity - 96%
Water - 98%
Why do people live in high risk areas in Japan?
- Northeast has fertile soil and rich fishing waters
- Good services
- Confident about their safety
- Attachment to the area.
How well prepared was Japan for the 2011 earthquake?
Very well prepared:
- Tsunami warnings issued 3 minutes after the earthquake (high technology monitoring systems)
- Strict building codes for earthquake resistant buildings
- Frequent drills and evacuation plans carried out in schools
Has Japan reached a state of normality following the 2011 earthquake?
Yes
