nepal earthquake japan earthquake Flashcards
(28 cards)
What year did the Nepal earthquake occur?
2015
What was the magnitude of the 2011 Japan earthquake?
9.0
True or False: The 2015 Nepal earthquake was the deadliest in Nepal’s history.
True
Fill in the blank: The epicenter of the Nepal earthquake was near ______.
Gorkha
Which tectonic plates were involved in the 2011 Japan earthquake?
Pacific Plate and North American Plate
What was the primary cause of the tsunami that followed the Japan earthquake?
Underwater megathrust earthquake
How many people died as a result of the Nepal earthquake?
Approximately 9,000
What was the date of the Japan earthquake and tsunami?
March 11, 2011
True or False: The Nepal earthquake caused significant damage to historical sites.
True
What was the estimated economic damage caused by the Japan earthquake and tsunami?
$235 billion
Fill in the blank: The Nepal earthquake registered a magnitude of ______.
7.8
What is the name of the disaster that resulted from the Japan earthquake?
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster
Which city in Japan was most affected by the 2011 earthquake?
Sendai
True or False: The Nepal earthquake occurred during the monsoon season.
False
What international organization provided aid to Nepal after the earthquake?
United Nations
How deep was the focus of the 2011 Japan earthquake?
Approximately 30 kilometers
Fill in the blank: In Nepal, many ______ were destroyed by the earthquake.
homes
What type of geological event is an earthquake?
Seismic event
Which fault line is associated with the 2011 Japan earthquake?
Japan Trench
What was a significant aftereffect of the Nepal earthquake?
Landslides
True or False: Japan has a higher level of preparedness for earthquakes than Nepal.
True
What is the Richter scale used for?
Measuring the magnitude of earthquakes
What was one of the main humanitarian needs in Nepal after the earthquake?
Shelter
Fill in the blank: The Japan earthquake triggered a massive ______.
tsunami
