Earthquake case study in a HIC: Japan Tohoku 2011 Flashcards
1
Q
How strong was the earthquke?
A
Between 8,9-9,1 on the Richter scale
2
Q
Where was the epicentre of the earthquake?
A
Just off the East coast of Japan, near Sendai.
3
Q
What was the main secondary impact of the earthquake?
A
A 40-metre tall tsunami that crashed into the Japanese coast, surging many miles inland.
4
Q
How many people were killed during the event in total?
A
Earthquake + Tsunami combined killed 15000+ people
5
Q
What caused the tsunami defences to fail?
A
The shaking was so violent, that the ground subsided by around 1,2m in some places, causing walls to be overtopped.
