japan 2011 Flashcards
What region is Japan located in?
Northeast Asia
What was the date and time of the earthquake in Japan?
11th March 2011, 2:46 pm
What were the primary impacts of the 2011 Japan earthquake?
- 15,894 people died
- 26,152 injured
- 130,927 displaced
- 332,395 buildings destroyed
- 2,126 roads destroyed
- 300 hospitals damaged
- Over 4.4 million households left without electricity
- Huge disruption to Japan’s transport network
- Liquefaction occurred in many parts of Tokyo
- Sea bed shift
- Land movement and plate shifts
What were the secondary impacts of the 2011 Japan earthquake?
- Tsunamis with waves up to 40m high
- Loss of life, extensive damage, and pollution 6 miles inland
- 7 reactors at Fukushima power station experienced a meltdown
- Radiation levels 8 times higher
- Rural areas remained isolated due to destruction of major roads and railways
- Self-defense force dispatched for search and rescue operations
- 20m evacuation zone declared around Fukushima power station
- International aid received from US, New Zealand, South Korea, China, and Australia
- People evacuated to temporary shelters
What was the cost of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami?
The cost was the most expensive natural disaster in history
What long-term responses were implemented after the 2011 Japan disaster?
- Coastal protection policy - sea walls and breakwaters
- 375km of Tokyo Expressway repaired
- Runway at Sendai airport restored
- Reconstruction policy council established
- Act on the development of tsunami-resilient communities
- Training, drills, education
True or False: The earthquake in Japan resulted in over 4.4 million households losing electricity.
True
Fill in the blank: The 2011 Japan earthquake caused _______ people to die.
15,894
What kind of natural disaster was the 2011 event in Japan?
Earthquake and tsunami
What types of impacts were categorized in the aftermath of the 2011 Japan earthquake?
Primary, secondary, and long-term impacts
What was one of the key factors influencing risk perception among individuals during the tsunami?
Previous experience with hazards
