Japan 2011 Tsunami Flashcards
(16 cards)
What caused the Tsunami?
It was triggered by a magnitude 9 earthquake on march 11 2011 - pacific plate subducted under the eurasion plate
How many people died due to the tsunami?
15,900 people
How many people were injured?
6000 people
How many people went missing?
3200 people
How many building were destroyed and damaged?
300,000 destroyed and 1million damaged
What was the total estimated damage cost?
$235 billion
What percentage of Japan’s coastline had seawalls and how tall were they?
40% had sea walls up to 10 m high
What organization was responsible for earthquake and tsunami protection?
The Japanese Meteorological Agency
How soon was the tsunami predicted after the earthquake?
3 mins after the earthquake giving people 20 mins to evacuate
What features helped Japanese building withstand the earthquake?
Buildings were designed to withstand earthquakes
How did the Japanese army respond to the disaster?
The army was deployed to quickly assist
What was Japan’s GDP at the time and how did it reflect the country’s capacity?
$34,000 indicating strong economic capacity to respond and recover
How many people were displaced by the disaster?
Over 340,000 people
What support did Japan receive internationally?
Countries like the UK sent search and rescue teams, the Japanese Red Cross received $1 billion in donations
What was one sign of Japan’s rapid recovery ability
A major motorway was repaired just 6 days after the quake
What long term improvements were made after the tsunami?
Better improved tsunami warning and monitoring systems were put in place
