Tsunami Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Is the damage still going on today?
A
Yes, after 2.5 yrs Japan is still rehabilitating buildings and homes
2
Q
What is the name of the power plant that was destroyed in the tsunami?
A
Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
3
Q
How many countries and organisations are offering assistance?
A
116 countries 28 organisations
4
Q
How did the tsunami happen?
A
Pacific plate slips down, erosion plate bounced up
5
Q
How big did the waves reach?
A
130 feet
6
Q
How high are they rebuilding the tsunami walls?
A
They will be 25-30meters high
7
Q
Where did the tsunami hit?
A
Iwate, Miyagi, Sendai, Fukushima, Tokyo.
8
Q
How many people died?
A
15,891 as of April 19th 2015
9
Q
What is it known as?
A
The most powerful earthquake ever recorded to have hit Japan.
