Hazard MItigation: Japan Flashcards
1
Q
Who is in charge of hazard mitigation (1)
A
- Japanese Meteorological Agency
2
Q
Established in ____ the system has recently been _____________ to make better use of ____________ (3)
A
- 1952
- Upgraded in 1999
- Computer modelling
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3
Q
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4
Q
Key features of JMA
A
With the aid of _____________ relating to ____________ around the Japanese coast, together with extremely accurate seismic measurements, the system is able to provide maximum wave height information and arrival times within five minutes of an earthquake occurring.
