Earthquake in a HIC Flashcards
1
Q
Example
A
Kobe, Japan
2
Q
When was the Kobe Earthquake
A
1995
3
Q
Richter
A
7.2
4
Q
Plate movement
A
Destructive
Philippine plate subduct under Eurasian plate
5
Q
Primary impacts
A
100,000 buildings destroyed Suburban areas made of wood traditional houses Destruction of port through liquefaction Hanshin expressway collapsed 4/5 quays destroyed
6
Q
Secondary impacts
A
5500 deaths 300,000 homeless Fires started by broken gas lines 74 aftershocks Gridlocked roads impeded emergency services
7
Q
Short term responses
A
Evacuation to temporary shelters Fires extinquished Yakuza Crime Syndicate delivered aid 1.2 million volunteers in 3 months post event NTT and Motorolla provide free service
8
Q
Long term responses
A
Kobes infrastructure operational by July Rail services back in service by Aug Earthquake proof standards Seismic instruments to help detection Shock absorbers under bridges Disaster prevention plan updated
