Japan 2011 Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

What was the magnitude of the Japanese earthquake?

A

9

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2
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How many died from the initial quake in Japan?

A

1

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3
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How many died in the tsunami?

A

19,000

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4
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How many buildings were destroyed?

A

1 million

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5
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How tall was the tsunami?

A

40.5 metres

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6
Q

What was the cost of the event?

A

$235 billion

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7
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How many people were evacuated?

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470,000

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8
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What were the secondary impacts?

A

Tsunami
Nuclear meltdown in Fukushima
Land subsidence up to 1 metre

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