Japan Earthquake 2011 Case Study Flashcards
When did the earthquake occur?
11th March 2011 at 14:26
What was the magnitude?
9.0
What was a major secondary impact on the earthquake?
Tsunami
What happened to the location of Japan after?
Japan moved a few metres East and local coastline subsided half a metre
What did residents receive prior to the earthquake which helped save many lives?
1 minute text alert warning
What other factors affected Japan’s vulnerability?
-Seismic building regulations prevented many from collapsing and so reduced deaths
-Tokyo able to provide money and resources to support residents due to its economic wealth
- Residents have been educated in how to respond to hazard warnings
How large was the tsunami which followed?
15m high
What was the largest impact of the tsunami, on Japan’s energy security?
It disabled the power supply and cooling of 3 reactors at the Fukishima nuclear power station, causing a nuclear disaster
When will Japan release treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukishima plant? How long will this take?
Was due to be released in 2022 into the sea as the contamination plants are filling up. Now in 2024 and will take 30 years
How many were still living in temporary accommodation as of 2017?
50 000
How many died and were injured as a result?
15 883 died
6023 were injured
What % of deaths were caused by drowning?
90%
How many children were separated form families?
100 000
How many buildings were destroyed and damaged?
300 000 destroyed
1 million damaged
How many countries provided aid for rescue and recovery?
20
