Fudai's Sea Wall Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Fudai?
A
a town on Japan’s north east coast
2
Q
How long did the sea wall and flood gates take to build?
A
12 years, also regarded as a waste of £20 million
3
Q
How big is the sea wall?
A
205 metres wide and 16 metres high
4
Q
How high did the waves rise too?
A
20 metres high - minimal damage
5
Q
What was Fudai’s biggest casualty?
A
its port, destroying boats etc costing $47 million
