Japan - Developed Country Earthquake

Question 1

2 short term responses to the earthquake

Answer 1

1) warnings from JMA saved lives however many didn’t respond quick enough
2) Japanese government sent in self defence to help with rescuing

Question 2

2 long term responses to earthquake

Answer 2

1) continuation of earthquake drill practice
2) 6 days after quake motorway was repaired allowing for aid to be distributed

Question 3

2 primary effects

Answer 3

1) more than 17,000 people officially dead or missing
2) $235 billion damage caused by earthquake and tsunami

Question 4

2 secondary effects

Answer 4

1) those evacuated atill didn’t return home by 2016
2) houses/schools/businesses destroyed by tsunami

Question 5

What are 3 ways in which Japan prevents impacts of earthquakes?

Answer 5

1) sea walls 10m high
2) has a hazard agency which gives people time to get to safety
3) buildings designed to cope with earthquakes