Japan Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Date of earthquake
A
11th march 2011
2
Q
What was the epicentre of the earthquake
A
43 miles long
20 miles deep
3
Q
How long did it last
A
6 mins
4
Q
How many deaths
A
15,894
5
Q
Name a short term impact
A
Death and injury
6
Q
Name a short term impact for environment
A
Aftershocks
7
Q
Long term impact
A
Cost the economy 235 billion
8
Q
Long term impact on environment
A
Plates moved
9
Q
What effect did it have on the buildings
A
Farmland was contaminated with saltwater affecting 3-4% of Japan’s GDP
10
Q
How much money was raised
A
1 billion in donations
11
Q
What did the military do
A
Cleared all of the debris off the roads
