Japan Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Where was it located
A
the epicentre was close to the city of Sendai
2
Q
immediate response
A
Japanese government sent in self defence forces to help with rescuing
3
Q
long term response
A
continuation of earthquake drill practice
4
Q
2 primary effect
A
more than 17,000 people dead/missing
$235 billion damage cause by both earthquake and tsunami
5
Q
2 secondary effects
A
Houses and businesses destroyed
evacuation of local community had not returned to homes by 2016 (began in 2011)
