japan 2011 case study Flashcards
death toll of japan 2011 earthquake
20,000
magnitude of japan 2011
9.0
duration of japan 2011
6 minutes
what plate margin did it occur at? (japan)
convergent plate margin where subduction zone had formed
what else occurred when earthquake struck? (japan)
a tsunami which reached heights of 40m. nuclear power plant was also damaged.
how much did it cost? (japan)
$235 billion. due to development of japan it was COSTLIEST natural disaster in history
what made people vulnerable? (japan)
56% of those who died were aged over 65.
people with mobility issues had a hard time evacuating
hazards of the earthquake? (japan)
massive loss of life- 20,000 died
damage- 330,000 building destroyed
blackouts- no electricity
transport- suffered huge disruptions
capacity to cope? (japan)
good because:
strong governance
wealth, high levels of development
earthquake proof infrastructure
