Hazards - Japan Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
What magnitude was the Japan earthquake?
A
9.0
2
Q
What date was the Japan earthquake?
A
March 11th 2011
3
Q
How many people died as a result of the Japan earthquake (tsunami)?
A
16,000
4
Q
How many people were injured by the Japan earthquake?
A
26,000
5
Q
How many miles off of the coast did the Japan earthquake occur?
A
250 miles
6
Q
How many buildings were destroyed or damaged by the Japan earthquake?
A
330,000
7
Q
What was the economic cost of the Japan earthquake?
A
$235 billion
8
Q
How high were the waves caused by the Japan earthquake?
A
40m
9
Q
What was the name of the nuclear power plant which experienced a meltdown as a result of the Japan earthquake?
A
Fukushima
10
Q
What were the immediate responses to the Japan earthquake?
A
- Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings 3 minutes after the earthquake
- 100,000 members of the Japan Self-Defence Force.
- Modelling and forecasting technology to predict where the tsunami would hit.
- 20km evacuation zone declared around Fukushima power plant.
- Search and rescue teams deployed.
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