Japan 2011 Flashcards
(27 cards)
When was the tsunami and earthquake in Japan?
2011
What is a tsunami?
A series of ocean waves that sends surges of water sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet
What was the cause of the Japan Tsunami?
Seismic activity as a result of ocean floor earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions etc
How many people died in the tsunami?
Over 25,000 died or missing
How much of the Japan coast was flooded?
Nearly 500km2
What did the tsunami destroy?
Homes, vehicles, boats - anything in its path
What happened to Minami-Sanriku?
Few buildings left standing - half of population escaped
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
9.0
What was the major secondary impact of the tsunami?
The power station had explosions and radiation leaks
How many people were left homeless?
Half a million 500k
How much did this natural disaster cost|?
$360 billion!!!
What was the immediate response like?
International aid sent from various countries e.g USA and UK
How many soldiers were used to aid?
100,000
What was set up for the radiation leaks?
An exclusion zone
What was the main problem long term? Tsunami or earthquake?
Tsunami as coastal defences were not adequate to protect the coast
What plate boundaries did the earthquake occur at?
North American plate where the Pacific plate subducts under it causing a build-up of pressure
How many people died or missing due to the tsunami?
Over 25,000
How much of the coast was flooded ?
Nearly 500km2
Where was badly damaged?
Coastal areas
How was Mikami-Sankiku affected?
Half of population escaped and few buildings destroyed
What did the tsunami severally damaged?
Fukushima nuclear power station - radiation leaks and severed power supply
How many people were left homeless?
Half a million
How many homes had no running water and no electricity?
A million homes had no water and 6 million had no electricity
Where did international aid come from?
USA, China and UK
