Case study: Japan 2011 earthquake Flashcards
When did it take place?
March 2011
How fast did the tsunami travel and how long did it take to get to the coast of Japan?
speed of 500mph and hit japan 10 minutes after earthquake
How high did the tsunami reach?
40m
how far did the tsunami reach inland?
10km
How many people were living in evacuation facilities 10 days after the tsunami?
452,000
What was people mostly suffering from in the evacuation facilities?
Hypothermia
How cold did it get at night?
-4 degrees celcius
What was the nuclear power station crisis after the tsunami?
The power station heated up and leaked radiation which has cause an increase in the likelihood of cancer and the area is closed
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
9
How many aftershocks took place within a week after the main shock?
500
How many people in total died from the event?
16,000
What percentage of people died from the tsunami?
90%
How many people are still officially missing?
3,000
