Tokyo Local Multi-hazards Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was the magnitude and impact of the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake?
The 1923 Great Kanto earthquake had a magnitude of 7.9 and resulted in 68,000 fatalities.
What significant event occurred in Japan in 2011?
The 2011 Tohoku earthquake led to a large tsunami and nuclear disaster in north-eastern Japan, and was the 5th largest earthquake ever recorded with a magnitude of 9.
What is ‘X Day’ in relation to Tokyo?
‘X Day’ refers to an unknown future day when Tokyo anticipates it will experience a major earthquake.
What measures have people in Tokyo taken for earthquake preparedness?
People in Tokyo have secured furniture, stored tinned food and bottled water, conducted frequent earthquake drills, received warning notifications, and accessed the ‘Tokyo Disaster Preparedness Manual’.
What does historian J. Charles Schencking suggest about Tokyo’s history of hazards?
Schencking suggests that Tokyo’s history of hazards has fostered a culture of political and ideological opportunism, contestation, and resilience.
How has support for Japan’s major political parties changed since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake?
Support for Japan’s major political parties has diminished since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.
What change has been noted among younger people in Japan since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake?
Younger people in Japan have become more community-minded since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.
Why is Tokyo at risk from seismic hazards?
Tokyo is at risk from seismic hazards because it is situated where the Philippine plate subducts under the Eurasian plate.
What improvements has Tokyo made since 1923 to enhance earthquake resilience?
Tokyo has improved its earthquake resilience through technology, including shake-proof skyscrapers, a large fire brigade, emergency facilities, and seismically reinforced metro infrastructure.
What is the fire risk associated with traditional housing in Tokyo?
Traditional housing in Tokyo consists of closely packed wooden houses, which pose a significant fire risk.
What other natural risks does Tokyo face?
Tokyo is at risk of river flooding, coastal flooding (including tsunamis), and typhoons.
What is the estimated chance of Tokyo experiencing a magnitude 7 earthquake before 2050?
Tokyo has an estimated 70% chance of experiencing a magnitude 7 earthquake before 2050.
What are the potential casualties and damage from a magnitude 7 earthquake in Tokyo?
A magnitude 7 earthquake could kill 9,700 people, injure 150,000, and destroy 300,000 buildings.
What percentage of the world’s earthquakes does Japan experience annually?
Japan experiences 30% of the world’s earthquakes every year.
What does the Lloyds City Risk Index 2015-2025 rank Tokyo in terms of risk?
The Lloyds City Risk Index ranks Tokyo as the #2 riskiest city to live in the world, with potential economic losses of £153 billion.
