Developed Earthquake Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the Earthquake happen? and when?
A
Japan 2011
2
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A
8.9-9
3
Q
What plate boundary did it happen at?
A
Convergent
4
Q
Name two primary effects
A
Tsunami
/130,000 buildings collapsed
5
Q
Name one secondary effect
A
There were several nuclear incidents and three meltdowns
6
Q
Name two management techniques in Japan
A
School drills/
Earthquake emergency kits
7
Q
Name two short term responses
A
Food Rations/
Emergency Tv and radio channels
8
Q
Name one long term response
A
They removed radioactive contamination
9
Q
Name one prediction method used my Japan
A
Seismographs
